Water-Slide Video

[ribanett]

I have uploaded a video to YouTube about how I apply a water-slide decal to a rifle cartridge pen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEMn1xg9KpE

Thanks for looking

 

[KenV]

Nice help -- wondered how you were doing those and the video does a good job of explaining it.

 

[navycop]

Good job.. I needed something like that.

 

[Jim15]

Thanks Larry.

 

[markgum]

Thanks for the video. Want to try some of these and was not sure how.

 

[GoodTurns]

u-tube and useful are a new combo for me! thanks for posting!

 

[sbwertz]

Thanks, Larry. I just bought my decal kit and now I know how to use it!

 

[RichB]

Thanks Larry, I make some bullet pens from scratch and this sure did help with another option for them. Great job with explaining the process.

 

[Padre]

Larry,
Thank you very much for this video. It is a big help.

 

[socdad]

Thanks for the video, extremely helpful …

 

[SGM Retired]

Have you put decals on wood? If so is it the same process with CA as a base prior to placing decal down? Looks good. Gary

 

[Rangertrek]

Thanks for doing the tutorial, simple and straight forward. Plan to give it a try.

 

[larryc]

Larry

Thanks for the video. I had read your instructions but the video really helps.
How long do you let the printed decal dry before proceeding?
Some people recommend coating the decal with a clear Krylon type spray. Do you coat the decal with anything after printing it?

Larry

 

[ribanett]

Have you put decals on wood? If so is it the same process with CA as a base prior to placing decal down? Looks good. Gary

Gary,

Yes I have put decals on wooden barrels. I use a base of CA on wood because of the grain in the wood. If you apply a decal to a surface that is not dead smooth, the grain pattern will show thru the decal.

Have you received the decals I sent?

Larry

Thanks for the video. I had read your instructions but the video really helps.
How long do you let the printed decal dry before proceeding?
Some people recommend coating the decal with a clear Krylon type spray. Do you coat the decal with anything after printing it?

Larry

Larry,

Let the decals dry for at least 3 to 5 hours (depending on room temp) before coating with CA.

I use a hot-box for all my drying. About a hour and the decals are dry
Here is a link to a thread I posted about making a hot-box. Should cost about $10 to $15 to make.
http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=58870

You MUST cover ink-jet printed decals with a protective coating. The ink is water base and will run when you wet the decal. I use Krylon Clear Acrylic spray.

 

[ctubbs]

Thanks Larry, very well laid out and presented. Your video was well done with the audio not too loud or soft. Thanks for taking the time to product this tutorial.
Charles

 

[penmaker1967]

thank for for doing the video really helps to understand how to do one.