How to make a CUSTOM Waterslide Decal // Woodworking Logo // Inkjet Printer
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- Опубліковано 11 лют 2025
- Last week a made a guitar and put a custom waterslide logo on the headstock, a few people asked for a tutorial on that, so here it is! Hope it is helpful!
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Pro tip: She touched on this in the video but be sure to apply the decal over an already glossy surface, otherwise the decal will "silver" and be a bit more obvious. Also, hobby shops sell decal softening solution (like Mr Mark Softer or Micro Sol) which helps the decal conform to irregular surfaces and make it look more painted on.
Great tip!
Glossy surface can be lightly "matted" with 0000 steel wool and it won't silver, just makes the decal easier to stick.
Also rolling a cotton bud over the decal instead of swiping it, makes it easier to get all the air and water off underneath. Especially if the surface is curved
Will I have any trouble if I sanded on old logo off a headstock then put another one directly on it, or will I have to put something on before I apply my waterslide logo?
@@3x3CustomTamar Good to know. I just bought waterslide paper (because of this video) and now I'm in the process of making my logo. Seal first, check. Although I can think of better sealers than Mod Podge, but I guess it works based on the video.
I usually use clear shellac to seal (normally use the "sanding sealer" one, but I don't know that it's any different than flake shellac), so I'm assuming that will work for a "glossy" finish on which to apply the decal. Why don't the directions in the decal paper package say that? Maybe my paper is different. There are even papers available that don't require sealing ... but I'm skeptical.
Do you mean that a smooth surface makes the clear waterslide area disappear totally after clear coat? Because I'm having this issue 😢
This video is the first time I saw this idea! (I did water slide decals on models as a child, but never put two and two together...) I just made my own decals for a telecaster I’m building and am in love with the results! Thanks for putting this video out!
Awesome!!
Good info. I didn't know that type of paper existed. Now I do. Thanks.
Yup! Always fun to learn new things. Ha! Believe this can work on ceramics too. Like to make custom mugs and stuff
Look up Forever transfer paper waterslide.
For that size decals: Drop or two of water at the point where the decal will be. Put the precut decal over that drop of water and wait a 30sec or so and then just slide the decal.
Many times it's so much easier when decal is already at the surface you want it to. Also just a small amount of water is needed to soak the backing paper off the decal side.
I would like to see you playing the guitar, because in woodworking you are the best.
Ha! I’m not the best guitarist. I wish I had more time to practice
car modelers probably love this!
For sure! So many applications!
YES! I'm totally stealing this idea for an upcoming project
Awesome! Ppl say the laser printer decals are better if you have access to one. I don’t. Ha.
That looks amazing and you made it look so easy Tamar! 👏 You show us some of the coolest things! I didn’t know you could buy paper like that! Thank you so much for sharing some of your ideas with us!
So glad you liked it! It’s pretty cool and I can see this being useful for lots of different applications
Thanks great video, easy info. I love the body on the second tele you showed.
very good vid, very nice sanding, clap clap
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The laser printer decals are easier, they don't require sealing, the ink is waterproof, so you can apply the decal and then sand and seal it after.
Happy thanksgiving Tamar. May God bless you and yours.
Happy thanksgiving!
Your woodworking are way getting more advance Tamar, great job.
Thanks so much. It’s so fun
Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving !
Happy thanksgiving!
This vid might help me putting decals on my custom hotwheels
Great video! I wonder if you can use these decals for a metal surface like a painted sewing machine? Would love to know!
Hi Tamar,
Thanks for sharing.
Willy from Belgium.
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Hi! Thanks for watching! Ha
I love this idea, thank you
Glad you like it
Cool honeycomb guitar
Thanks so much! That was my first kit build that I did. So much fun
What material do you use to print?
Cool tip; I didn't know this decal paper existed.
Personally, I always keep my cans of ay-crylic stored in droz. 😊
Hahaha! I promise I usually don’t say it weird! 😂😂😂
Great video! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
very nicely done,,,, thank you
Thanks!
Nice work Tamar! Thank you for sharing the video with us' and Happy Thanksgiving! 👌👍😎JP
Happy thanksgiving!
Thanks Tamar! Have a awesome Thanksgiving!😎
Nice!! Tamar, I have tried this 😊
Thanks! How’d it work out for you!
@@3x3CustomTamar I stuck some images on my refrigerator 😊. Slight delicate process possibly because of the quality of paper being sold here . I still have around 100 something pcs of it. I think I did not give the amount of time to dry the way you did -so there is a learning here Tamr😊👌thanks for your reply .
Very cool
It's def a cool process, would be great for a bunch of different applications
Great video. Nice instructions. Nice alternative to laser engraving. Mahalo for sharing! : )
Glad you liked it!
Hot, helpful, and a guitarist. The trifecta!
Cooooooool 👍👍👍👍 wondered how ya made those.
Yeah! I believe these can also be used on ceramics and plastics. Like to make custom cups and mugs. Kinda cool
@@3x3CustomTamar thanx
Cool! I think I'm going to have to try this out! Thank you for sharing!
Yeah, it’s a super cool technique. Would be great for personalizing projects
Thank you for the idea.
Glad you like it
Thanks for sharing!👍👍👍👍👍
Glad you liked it!
Thanks for sharing that
Glad you like it
Hi Tamara, Found you from Alisha's Channel Pneumatic Addict. Great video and have subbed. Cheers, Huw
Hi! Awesome! Elisha is the best
This is an interesting technique. I've never seen this before. I didn't even hear the name before. Thanks a lot for sharing.
Unfortunately, I don't have an inkjet printer anymore. So I'll not be able to apply this technique. That's a pity.
If you have a laser printer they have paper for laser printers too!
@@3x3CustomTamar That's great news!!! Yes, I do have a laser printer. Iĺl have a look if this kind of paper is available in Slovakia as well.
I stand corrected, thank you.
Great idea. ..
Thanks!
Happy Thanksgiving.
Thanks!
You are awesome
Brava!!
Excelente 😘❤😘
Thanks!
If you’ve dyed a guitar in a darker color, is there a way to avoid sanding the dye off the guitar when trying to get rid of the clear part of the decal?
I like the look of the second logo on the lighter wood. Have you tried using a soldering iron on the wood?
Yeah! The darker colors def look better on lighter wood. I havnt tried that
Have you considered using a toner based print (reversed), then ironed on? Would alleviate the need to trim/cut/sand etc and no smearing etc.
I have. But water slide decals are the traditional way to put logos on guitar head stocks. The image is also clearer with these decals. I find the ironed on toner based images to be a bit grainy/blurry
I have used testor inkjet products on my Cajon builds, and placed the decal on lighter woods like Birch and the water slide decal does not show through. I varnish first, then place decal then varnish 2 more times.
Great! Thanks
Glad you liked it
Merci pour le partage salut Jeannot 🛠😉
How do you make the decal edges disappear completely under the final clear coat? Mine still can be seen in a slant light...
That is really cool! Can do it in colors too? I'd create a branding iron that fitted to the soldering iron as an attachment. I love the smells of wood! 8-) It'd be smoke'n Hot like your projects! =-)
Totally works with colors.
After using the decal sheet can you use it again or have you wasted the rest of the sheet? Thanks
You can use the portion that you didn’t spray sealer on. Yes. I have done that before. Just make sure the printer settings are changed to accommodate a new paper size since you will cut away the part that you already used
How did you attach the logo to the waterslide paper?
Thanks!
How does it compare to engraving/burning the wood with a cheap laser CNC? (Which, BTW, is just a 3D printer with a laser attachment.)
It’s just a different thing. You can print pictures with color on them I think is the main difference. Can’t get color with a laser. Also a laser etched into the wood. This sits on top of the wood
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What printer does waterslides decals work probably?
The paper I used was specifically for inkjet printers
I noticed that your decal didn't lay down very well, and that was not your fault. Try Testor's brand decal paper. It becomes almost invisible when dry.
I’ll try it out
Will it be waterproof? I want to make decals for my sailboat.
If you put a waterproof finish on it for sure. But I’m sure there are boating channels that probably discuss how this could work with water
nice
Thanks!
For anyone interested, the way I know is by laser printing it on a transfer sheet made for this with special toner. Google Forever transfer paper and waterslide. They make way more types of papers so you're possibilities may open up.
The equipment investment is very small. Do your research and you'll discover many options.
I don’t have a laser printer. My inkjet works fine so there’s no need for me to change it out. This video is for other ppl who only have inkjets as well bc they might want to do the same thing without investing in another machine
@@3x3CustomTamar I understand. Sorry for the misunderstanding, I was mentioning it for anyone interested in it to see another option.
Not trying to school you girl, I'm here to learn from you. 😅
I edited my comment to try to fix it.
I tried to use the spray mod podge but it constantly jammed up in the sprayer and never applied evenly. Ruined 3 sticker sheets I had printed off....
Why didn't you print the whole page of designs rather than one small design, what a waste of paper.
Apart from that, keep on doing what you are doing, you're a joy to watch!
Because I didn’t need any more decals. I saved the paper to be used at a later date. When doing that you just have to change the printer settings to the new sized paper. I’ve done that in the past.
Does this work for plastic modles?
Not sure
Muito legal.❤
Thanks!
So, why does it take so many times to make the edges disappear? Can you not just coat and sand, then recoat and then just sand the edges after until they disappear?
Because the decal is a lot thicker than a layer of finish…
Could this work on plastic?
I believe so
Cool beans, that's neat... To bad inkjet printers are such junk lol for home use laser is the money. Unless you like cleaning your heads literally constantly, throw that inkjet in the junk "draw". Keep up the good work nonetheless
Ha. Maybe one day. For now it works fine for me
How many of us wished for Tamar to strum a chord and sing a song?
Ha!
Thank's for the helpfull video! Btw: The audio "issue" you had before seems to reappeared again (quite low audio level compared to any other UA-cam video).
Oh no. Wonder what that’s all about.... I’ll have to look into it
How did you get your image
It’s my logo that I printed
For my models I gloss coat, applybdecal with setting solution then gloss over. You won't see the decal
Instructions not clear:
Now I have a baby tiger in my kitchen
Oops
Nice guitars and I know pro guitars use a version of this, but why not just use a CNC or if you don’t have one, a branding iron.
I’ve used both. This is just the classic way of doing it.
Dee-Cal? We pronounce it Deck-L in my neck of the woods!
Not the only word o say weird....
That is how I say acrylic
Stupid UA-cam, never notified me of this video when you released it 🤔
Oh man.... hit the bell icon! Ha!
3x3Custom - Tamar Yeah, un-clicked, then re-clicked. Hopefully we’re good now 👍🏻
When are we going to hear you play?
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Puisque vous avez des francais qui vous ecris, je vous felicite aussi dans la langue de Moliere!..cheers...rr normandie, France
Didn’t understand most of that. But I believe I should say thanks. Ha!
I hope to make us expline how can you. Learn all these amazing staf. I wana to be talent like you
When I watched your decal, the first ad that played was anti-trump. Do you not have control over what ads are shown on your videos?
I don’t have control over that.
You have so many guitars, why you don't sing a little song?
No one wants to hear me sing.... ha
This video doe not tell you how to make a decal at all.
It does though.
@3x3CustomTamar no ut shows you how to apply one. I suppose it magically appeared as a decal. It shows nothing how to make it, sorry.
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@@3x3CustomTamar Sorry I made all in turn :), I thought that symbols on the side of your X on the logo were either Georgian letter კ(K) or პ(P) and it made much more sense cause Tamar is very popular name in Georgia (country in Caucasia, not state).
Nice build though :)
Niko Kasradze thanks! Nope. I’m Israeli
@@3x3CustomTamar cool. Cheers from Georgia
I'm crushed, I have enjoyed watching your videos up to this point, but seeing an anti-Trump ad turned me off instantly. I will no longer be able to be one of your subscribers. Sorry
What anti trump ad? If you’re referring to add that appear before my videos, I don’t pick those....