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Review: Rub-On Decals

While my experience with Bake-On Decal Paper was outstanding, my experiments with Rub-On Decal Paper by Papilio did not turn out as well. The basic premise of this paper is that you print your decals on this special clear paper, spray it with adhesive, turn it over, and rub the decal onto the surface. The ink transfers to the surface along with a thin clear film, and after a day or two it becomes fairly strong. The problems with using this paper for minimates were clear right from the start. Click the title to read all about it.

Playing With Decals

Up until this week I have always hand-painted and drawn all of the details on my customs. But a generous donor sent me some waterslide decal paper to play around with. I have spent a few days getting used to the process, and it has given me all sorts of new ideas for customs. Hit the jump to see a few of my first tests.