Purkeypilot
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So, I've failed at two attempts to make waterslide decals. I'm using Testors waterslide decal system. On my first attemp, I used too much bonder, so when the decals slid off the paper backing (which was also very difficult to do) the edges curled very badly, making it impossible to successfully apply. After messing with it to the point of it being moot, I aborted the decal. I noticed that it was very thick and rubbery, so clearly I used WAY too much bonder. I also later read that the curling is a sign of too much bonder as well.
On attempt #2, I lightened up on the bonder. The result was the ink dissolving into the water almost immediately after I put it in...so I added a bit if bonder and let it dry for 24 hours. The result was the same as attemp #1; curling, thick, rubbery unusable decals! I'm getting pretty frustrated to say the least.
Does anyone have any advise for bonding/sealing water decals? I suck at it!!!
On attempt #2, I lightened up on the bonder. The result was the ink dissolving into the water almost immediately after I put it in...so I added a bit if bonder and let it dry for 24 hours. The result was the same as attemp #1; curling, thick, rubbery unusable decals! I'm getting pretty frustrated to say the least.
Does anyone have any advise for bonding/sealing water decals? I suck at it!!!