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making my own decals...
Maki
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Posted: Sunday, May 01, 2005 - 10:26 PM UTC
I'd like to make some decals for my figure... I made the graphic and am ready to print the decals. However, I have couple of questions for you guys who are more experienced...

What kind of decal paper should I get? Since I'd like to print on HP laser printer I guess I should look for laser decal film... also, the graphic is white and I've heard most laser printers don't have white toner? What should I do?

Mario.
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Posted: Sunday, May 01, 2005 - 10:43 PM UTC
I bought Easy decals from Baremetal foil. I use inkjet printers though. Works fine with me but I have to let it dry for like 24 hours.

There are two types of decal papers. One is white sheet and the other clear. The white sheet will obviously take care of your white problem. You cant print a white star if you bought the clear decal papers. But you wont have to print a star at all if you use the white sheet decal paper.
Maki
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Posted: Sunday, May 01, 2005 - 11:40 PM UTC
OK, here's what I'd like to make... stenciling on M18 smoke grenades:



My printer doesn't even have white toner cartridge, so there is no possibility to print white.

Thanks,
Mario.
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