roughing up decal paper

[Dikkybee007]

I normally use an inkjet but found the laser gave a sharper line. You do realise that you can't use the paper for an inkjet in a laser?
I make mine in reverse and then use acrylic art paints to fill in the colour. All I do is mix some wood glue with water to thin it down and a small art brush to flatten the decal. Once I put some finish on it isn't going anywhere.

[fender3x]

I knew that you can't use inkjet paper with a laserjet. What I didn't know is that it doesn't always work that well with an inkjet printer either. I have access to a good laser printer at work...but not sure how they'd feel about finding decal paper stuck in it if things went south.

Do you have any videos about how you do yours? I am intrigued, but can't quite visualize it.

[fender3x]

...I make mine in reverse and then use acrylic art paints to fill in the colour. All I do is mix some wood glue with water to thin it down and a small art brush to flatten the decal. Once I put some finish on it isn't going anywhere.

I think you're doing something different, but it reminded me of this...which is something I may try. I like the idea of painting the color in also...