Experts Choice Decal Film Sheets
3 Sheet Pack
Ink Jet
Now you can quickly and easily create your own custom decals.
Experts-Choice® Decal Film is available in both clear and white one and three sheet packs. With Experts-Choice™ plain decal film you can use your own color ink jet or laser printer to make home made decals. You can also use a color photo copier to reproduce any decal of your choice. This material allows you to use existing artwork from books, magazines, computer clip art, or your own original art to create any decal. The standard 8 1/2 X 11 sheets work perfectly with any copier or printer.
Important notice: Inkjet decal film is intended for use with inkjet printers only. Please choose laser decal film for photocopiers and laser printers. Inkjet printers use liquid inks to create images on paper. Making decals with this type of printer requires decal paper with a special coating which prevents the liquid inks from beading.
Be aware that some printers do not print the colors opaque enough. This is the fault of the printer, not the paper. For instance, the color may look good on the paper but when applied over a dark colored model the color will change. This is especially true with yellow. If this occurs you can try a heavier setting on your printer. If this does not work you may try a second printing of the same image and place it over the first. Another option is to print your subject on the white laster decal paper so it will have an undercoat.
Use the white decal film if your subject has white. This is because most copiers and printers do not print white. For some subjects you may find it necessary to use both the white and the clear decal film. This is because when doing letters like "USAF" you do not want a white background behind these letters.
You will achieve best results when the decal is put through the bypass tray. This will reduce the number of rollers the material has to travel through.
If you are going to print a photo as a decal you should print it on the white laser decal paper to pick up any white in the photo. After printing your decal, be sure to clear coat it.
