Can you use inkjet with waterslide paper?

Inkjet & Clear – This water slide paper works only for inkjet printers and for clear or light surface.

Is decal paper the same as waterslide paper?

What is the difference between using the Clear and the White paper? Waterslide paper comes in clear and white. Clear waterslide is a translucent, see through, paper. The translucent decal paper allows for the edges of the decal to blend in and essentially disappear.

Why is the ink coming off my waterslide decal?

Not sealing your image: When you print onto waterslide the ink is laying on top of the paper if you do not seal it, the ink will run off your paper when you place your decal into the water to activate the adhesive. Spray your image with three coats of an acrylic based clear spray paint to avoid having this problem.

Can you make decals with a inkjet printer?

You can make a decal out of any digital graphic file using waterslide transfer paper. If you want to make decals at home with your inkjet printer, you must buy what is known as waterslide decal transfer paper. You can find this paper at office supply centers or craft stores. It is also available online.

How do you print waterslide decals on inkjet?

  1. Gather Your Tools and Materials.
  2. Switch the Inkjet Printer On.
  3. Download or Scan the Design.
  4. Put the Waterslide Paper in the Printer and Print out the Decal.
  5. Apply the Acrylic Sealant.
  6. Soak the Design in Water.
  7. Trim the Decal.
  8. Wrap Up.

Do you need special ink for waterslide paper?

We recommend using Rust-Oleum 2X Clear and Rust-Oleum Crystal Clear Enamel for sealing our waterslide – these work great every time. You must use a spray based sealant, we do not recommend painting or rolling sealant over the paper.

Can you use a regular printer for waterslide paper?

So, it would also mean that a special printer is needed for it. This is true since waterslide decals are specially made differently from regular ones. However, the process of using them to print is quite easy. It is a fun item for designers and artists, and they look for a high-quality and efficient printer for this.

How do you seal inkjet waterslide decals?

To seal your project, you will need to coat your image with at least three coats of clear spray paint / sealant. Spraying your coats of sealant too heavily on your image may cause running of ink and or sealant. Applying the sealant too heavy on your waterslide can also cause cracking in the ink and final decal.

Can you use a regular printer for waterslide decals?

How do you make vinyl decals with inkjet printers?

To print vinyl stickers, start by loading an inkjet printer with vinyl paper so that the non-adhesive side will be printed on. After you’ve loaded your printer, copy your sticker designs into an 8 by 11-inch document to make sure they come out the right size. Then, print your document out.

Do you need special ink for waterslide?

Why do you need to seal Inkjet waterslide paper? Waterslide decal paper uses water to activate the adhesive that sticks your image to a surface. If you do not seal your inkjet printed image with a clear, acrylic sealant your ink will run off the paper once you submerge your decal into the water.