Waterslide Decals

[Brendan]

Alternatively - cut them in half and use as A5. Great thing about the A series paper is that they are all consecutively twice as big as the higher number. A3 = 2 x A4 = 4 x A5 = 8 x A6. Given we are talking headstock here, you shouldn't need more than an A5. Think ahead and print a couple at once - the one and a Justin then fill what's left of your piece of paper.

[maxaxe]

Quote from AJ on May 12, 2013, 17:02
yep that'll work ok, just matching the black to black might be slightly different

Thanks AJ

I will get some white based laser w/s film.
Luckily I have a mate who works with HQ laser printers.
Also, Adam reckons laser is superior to inkjet for our purposes.
Plus I have a theory that because laser reqires no sealing coat until it's in place, that it will sit "flatter" on the wood. That means less probs with getting a flush finish.
As you suggest, matching black may be an issue, so I will try a few experiments before tackling any headstocks.

Max

[AJ]

sometimes, a black permanent marker will match up a little better against gloss black (for blending in )

[Walrus]

/<\\/p>[/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/]<\\/p>/Quote from GlennGP on March 11, 2013, 09:26
...there's a "Fender" Truetype font available here: http://fontmeme.com/fender-font/.

They've now removed the Fender font... . I saved a few before they removed this, what a shame cause it was a cool little tool. Still, there are some good fonts...I like the Deftone font under the Retro theme.

[rhay]

Brush Script is a pretty close copy of the Fender font and is readily available.

[Walrus]

Quick question...when doing the decal on a colourless finish, should I put the decal on the bare wood - or do base coat first?

[adam]

Hi Walrus,

I'll warn you, I'm by no means the expert on here, but DB can attest to my decal applying skills. I actually don't think it matters, but, logically, you would think that applying one or two coats before placing the decal would leave a smoother surface for the decal to adhere to. Then finish off with as many coats as necessary on top.

[Andyport]

Totally agree Adam, base coat first.
I earn my living applying decals (signwriter), and would recommend giving the headstock a couple of coats before applying any decals.
It will give a better surface for the decals to adhere to, and minimise any chances of lifting when the top coats are applied.

[Walrus]

Cheers guys.

[SIMpleONe89]

Hi guys how would I go about creating a decal for a black background ala Gibson headstock style? How exactly would you print a white font on decal paper?