Topic: Home-brewed Decal Woes

[Ansteadt]

So, I play Guard and dont want to use the generic "Cadian" Decals for my unit markings.  I already have a marking system laid out and ready for application.  But I'm having some difficulties with the homemade decals.  They seem to not have enough ink on them to stay opaque.  It looks fine on the backing material (white), but when transfered to the shoulder pads, I cant even see the yellow ink anymore.  Also, the decal paper is very thick compared to the GW decals and it doesnt like to sit tight on the curved surfaces.  Any suggestions or ideas? Does somebody out there have an ALPS and is willing to simplify this problem for me?

Im using Inkjet Decal paper, Acrylic Matte Sealer for the topcoat of the transfer, unknown brand of decal paper, and the decal itself is in MS Word format.

Thanks guys!

[No Remorse]

Get yourself some decal solvent as well as decal sealer that should help you out

[Ansteadt]

Just got those and that should solve the plastic part of the decal problem.  But how many have had a similar problem with yellow ink? How did you take care of that problem?

[IainC]

Paint over the yellow part with yellow paint. I rarely use decals of any kind but when I do I always paint over the top of them. Also allows you to highlight the designs that way.

[finoro]

A possibility make the decals large enough to cover the whole shoulder pad and print the decals with the armour colour as well as the unit insignia. Lay this over a neutral base colour and it may work. Probably it will need touching up with paint.

I have never tried to make my own decals. Its good to know that its possible

 

[ALshroth]

Try replacing the ink in the printer cart.