Hi Nigels
Congrats on scoring a Virgin Express in that bundle at a great price.
Yes I am quite familiar with the Printer, Waterslide Decal paper as I have used it and created many a custom decal. Another good product to use is clear label InkJet Printer stock like from the Avery company. The Glossy Clear Labels work the best. Both uses have their drawbacks and pluses. Here is my opinion on the use of both.
Waterslide Decal InkJet Printer Paper
Yes, you have to spray your creations with an Acrylic Crystal Clear High Gloss Spray as the ink from printers are not waterproof. I have not used the white paper for the simple reason that one would have to be so precise when cutting them out as the white will show through. For this reason I have only used the clear decal sheet stock as I don't want the white background. Here are what I think are the drawbacks. Computer printers don't print the color white. The results is wherever white is supposed to be it will show up as clear. Of course I guess using the white decal paper would solve this. I have found that the decals colors come out somewhat translucent like and do not show up very good on dark colored models. Colors aren't very vivid. Maybe this would also be cured with using the white paper. So I only make decals in dark colors and use them on light colored models. One other note is that this water slide paper is a tad bit thicker that professional decal stock so edges might show up a little more and doesn't easily form around embossed areas as the professional decals do even with decal solution.
Inkjet Glossy Clear Label Paper
Just like the Waterslide Decal paper white is not printed and becomes clear and the colors are somewhat transparent and not vivid. Once again dark colored printing on a light colored model shows up best. You don't have to spray a clear topcoat but....with Inkjet ink is not waterproof so if there is a little moisture on a finger when handling your model it could smear. These may be better used on buildings or things that aren't going to be handled a lot.
Of course in both methods you use an Xacto hobby knife to cut out your decal or sticker label. I think I will get some white Waterslide Inkjet Decal paper just to see what it comes out as.
Oh...sorry for being so long winded.
Congrats on scoring a Virgin Express in that bundle at a great price.
Yes I am quite familiar with the Printer, Waterslide Decal paper as I have used it and created many a custom decal. Another good product to use is clear label InkJet Printer stock like from the Avery company. The Glossy Clear Labels work the best. Both uses have their drawbacks and pluses. Here is my opinion on the use of both.
Waterslide Decal InkJet Printer Paper
Yes, you have to spray your creations with an Acrylic Crystal Clear High Gloss Spray as the ink from printers are not waterproof. I have not used the white paper for the simple reason that one would have to be so precise when cutting them out as the white will show through. For this reason I have only used the clear decal sheet stock as I don't want the white background. Here are what I think are the drawbacks. Computer printers don't print the color white. The results is wherever white is supposed to be it will show up as clear. Of course I guess using the white decal paper would solve this. I have found that the decals colors come out somewhat translucent like and do not show up very good on dark colored models. Colors aren't very vivid. Maybe this would also be cured with using the white paper. So I only make decals in dark colors and use them on light colored models. One other note is that this water slide paper is a tad bit thicker that professional decal stock so edges might show up a little more and doesn't easily form around embossed areas as the professional decals do even with decal solution.
Inkjet Glossy Clear Label Paper
Just like the Waterslide Decal paper white is not printed and becomes clear and the colors are somewhat transparent and not vivid. Once again dark colored printing on a light colored model shows up best. You don't have to spray a clear topcoat but....with Inkjet ink is not waterproof so if there is a little moisture on a finger when handling your model it could smear. These may be better used on buildings or things that aren't going to be handled a lot.
Of course in both methods you use an Xacto hobby knife to cut out your decal or sticker label. I think I will get some white Waterslide Inkjet Decal paper just to see what it comes out as.
Oh...sorry for being so long winded.