Bare-Metal Foil Experts-Choice Clear Decal Film CF-0 #012
Create your own custom water-slide decals quickly and easily with Experts-Choice Clear Decal Film from Bare-Metal Foil. This 5"x8" transparent decal film allows you to use your laser printer or photocopier to produce professional-quality custom decals from existing artwork, computer clip art, magazines, books, or your own original graphics.
Product Overview
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 laser printer or photocopier to make homemade decals. You can also use a color photocopier 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: This CF-0 film (Item #012) is intended for laser printers and photocopiers only. Please choose inkjet decal film for inkjet printers. Laser film and inkjet film are not interchangeable.
Product Specifications
- Item Number: 012
- Product Name: CF-0 Clear Decal Film
- Size: 5" x 8"
- Film Type: Clear/Transparent base
- Compatibility: Laser printers and photocopiers only
- Application: Water-slide decal film
How to Use Experts-Choice Clear Decal Film
- Prepare Your Design: First select the image or images you want to scan or create your own graphics in your drawing and printing program. Before you print the images onto the decal paper you may want to make sure that everything fits by printing a sample on plain white paper. If everything fits, proceed with printing your artwork on the Experts-Choice™ Decal Film.
- Seal and Protect: After printing, we recommend coating the decal with a fine spray of Microscale Liquid Decal Film (stock #127). Let this dry and then give it another heavier coat and let it dry thoroughly. If you do not have an airbrush you can use a wide, soft brush. This will do two things: it will protect the image from smudging while handling, and it will also strengthen the film so it will not bunch up when applying it to your object. You are now ready to apply your decal as you would any other water-slide decal.
- Prepare for Application: Cut out the image you wish to apply and place it in a bowl of lukewarm water. As soon as it moves easily on the backing paper, remove it from the water.
- Apply to Surface: Slightly moisten the area where you are going to apply the decal with Microscale Micro Set (stock #129). This will prepare the surface with special wetting agents. Slide the image onto the surface.
- Smooth and Blot: Use a soft damp cloth to blot away excess liquid and smooth the decal in place.
- Final Setting: After applying your decal to the model use a soft brush to apply a light coat of Microscale Micro Sol (stock #128). This will soften the decal and allow it to become part of the surface. DO NOT TOUCH it after applying the Micro Sol. Just allow it to dry.
Key Features
- Create custom water-slide decals at home
- Transparent clear base film for printing on colored surfaces
- Compatible with laser printers and photocopiers
- Use existing artwork, clip art, or original designs
- Professional-quality results when properly sealed
- Easy water-slide application
Complementary Products Available at MPM Hobbies
Complete your custom decal project with these essential products:
- Microscale Liquid Decal Film #127 - Seals and protects printed decals
- Microscale Micro Set #129 - Prepares surface for decal application
- Microscale Micro Sol #128 - Softens and sets decals
- Decals and decal accessories
- Bare-Metal Foil products
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