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How to apply waterslide decals on miniatures - Miniature hobby guide
Article updated: 2020.12.14
A waterslide decal is kind of decal that can be used to decorate miniatures.
A waterslide decal comes off from the carrying sheet using water. A regular sticker (vinyl decal) can be pulled from the sheet by hand.
Some modelers recommend to use glossy varnish on the area that will receive the waterslide decal, to create a flat surface for the decal to adher to.
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Resources
Waterslide decals - Resources
Champion Scale Modelling: How To Apply Decals, The Basics: Tutorial video.§
From the Warp: How to apply waterslide transfers (decals): Tutorial article, step by step guide to applying waterslide decals with water and with setting medium.
From the Warp: 7 things to remember when using decals: Tutorial article.
Jodrell (from Jodrell Plays Games): Jodrell’s Guide to Perfect Decals: Tutorial article.§
Kris (from Scale Model Guide): How to Apply Waterslide Decals: Tutorial article, step by step guide to applying waterslide decals.
Kristina Zaric (for Model Space): Scale Model Tips – How to Apply Decals Correctly: Tutorial article.§
Mike Gilsbach: Applying Waterslide Decals to Plastic Models: Tutorial video.§
Waterslide decals: Weathering - Resources
Justinius Builds: Tutorial Tuesday Weathering Decals: Tutorial video.
secretweaponvideos: Weathering: Sanding Decals: Tutorial video.
Waterslide decals: Printing custom designs - Resources
From the Warp: How to make waterslide transfers (decals): Tutorial article.
Larry Vela (from Bell of Lost Souls): TUTORIAL: Custom Decal Sheets: Tutorial article.
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Vinyl decals - Resources
ShamRock1938: How to Apply Vinyl Decals / Graphics: Tutorial video.
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Do you have further thoughts about applying waterslide decals miniatures? What are your experiences with the mentioned methods and products? Tell your opinion in the comments!
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