How To Make Inkjet Water Slide Decals
Create professional inkjet decals for wood, glass, plastic, and more—using your home printer and waterslide paper.
🖨️ How to Make Inkjet Waterslide Decals
🧰 What You'll Need
- Inkjet printer (any color model)
- Graphics software (any image editor)
- Inkjet waterslide decal paper
- Decal coating spray (like Preserve Your Memories)
- Scissors and water
📝 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Design: Create your artwork in any graphic software.
- Print: Use Best quality setting; choose “Photo” or “Text” paper type.
- Cut: Trim your decals to final size.
- Coat: Apply 3–4 light coats of spray, allowing shine to appear.
- Soak: Submerge decal in water, then slide off backing.
- Apply: Carefully place onto your surface and smooth gently.
🎨 Printing White Ink with White Decal Paper
Since inkjet printers do not print white, our white decal paper allows you to simulate it. Here's how:
- Create a colored rectangle to match your surface color
- Place white text or graphics on top of that background
- Print on white waterslide paper and cut around the design
- The border blends in, making the white areas appear printed
Tip: Scan wood grain, fabric, or any texture and use it as a fill to create seamless-looking edges on light or textured surfaces.
🎯 Clear vs. White Waterslide Decals
Use clear decal paper when your design contrasts well with the background. Use white decal paper when your design includes white areas or needs to stand out on darker surfaces.
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🛒 Buy Clear or White Waterslide Decal Paper
