Axineton Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 So I picked up a hp laser printer this week and dipped my toe in to the homemade decals scene and after messing around with the settings I managed to print off some test pieces. The printer is only monochrome so for the moment till I get another one I’m stuck with just doing black and white decals obviously. The paper I’m using is clear laser waterslide decal paper by Sunnyscopa here’s a link to their site: https://sunnyscopa.com/collections/best/products/laser-waterslide-decal-paper?variant=36073890218150 I got mine off Amazon way cheaper. I used the Necropolis Hawks chapter badge as a test and it looks ok but not 100%. Does any of the decal makers here have any idea how I get a better black? I’ve added what I’ve done and a test pauldron after applying the decal. They’re facing right as I want to do the Deathwatch Chapter. Any help will be appreciated. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/368565-waterslide-decals-and-how-to-get-the-printer-colours-right/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Lightstar Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 The first thing I'd try is a second run, most modern printers self align very well so it should print another layer of black directly over the existing one. Rik Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/368565-waterslide-decals-and-how-to-get-the-printer-colours-right/#findComment-5654980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axineton Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 Could give that a go. Never thought of that. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/368565-waterslide-decals-and-how-to-get-the-printer-colours-right/#findComment-5655073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jukkiz Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 you could paint over that too with any black colour of your choice. Just be extra careful Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/368565-waterslide-decals-and-how-to-get-the-printer-colours-right/#findComment-5655320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axineton Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 Yep I considered that mate cheers. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/368565-waterslide-decals-and-how-to-get-the-printer-colours-right/#findComment-5655353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiceGuyAdi Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 If a second going over messes with the outlines ,you could try printing the second time with a white stroke on the inside of the shapes. That way it’ll fill in the core of each transfer, but leave the edges nice and crisp. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/368565-waterslide-decals-and-how-to-get-the-printer-colours-right/#findComment-5656417 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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