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Good tip... in addition to that I like to store my decals in ziploc bags to prevent any moisture problems in storage. I created and shipped custom decals all over the country a few years ago with the decals wrapped in wax paper and slipped in a ziploc with a stiff carboard backing to prevent bending. Never had a complaint I don't know if you recall I mentioned the decal making tutorial I made a few years ago... would you believe I found it? The text draft, anyway. If you are interested I'd be happy to share again. Decal making is a fun art, but there's a lot more to it than you think. What works for one project can be completely upended by the simplest color changes sometimes! Originally posted by spiderj76 - July 11 2012 :  10:04:29 PM

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Look around this site enough and you'll see plenty of projects I've completed using decals I made myself. In fact, making decals is central to many if not most of my projects - maybe it's subconscious, but I rarely do anything else anymore. Homemade decals open a world of possibilities: they can allow you to create models that aren't commercially available. They can restore graphics on items even outside the model realm. They can be an economical way to touch up other models without investing in full decal sets. And most importantly, they can personalize items and allow you to make things which are completely unique and one-of-a-kind. Get good enough at it, and you might even find yourself making a few bucks on the side. /tyco/forum/uploaded/spiderj76/7673Bev.jpg Different colors and elements require different approaches! Read on to find out why... The process itself is not too difficult, but there's more to it than meets the eye. It encompasses several skill sets and a lot of nuance, but there are limitations to every method. Some projects are simple, but others can be quite challenging! Like all endeavors, it pays to consider your resources against the requirements of the project. Equipment, time, and talent all come into play and will affect what you do... but it's possible to start small and learn and adapt as you go. Investments in any category continue to pay dividends going forward. Several years ago I was asked in various venues to explain how I do my decals. I made a primer and posted it to at least two Model RR forums and also gave an NMRA clinic. The old forum posts turned to vapor, but I found a saved draft and most of the photos... so I've decided to post it here. I'm by no means an expert, but I've done alright. There may be other ways to do things, and some of them might possibly be better. Experimentation and working within your means can yield surprising results! So without further ado, here's what you need to consider, as well as what works for me... http://www.goingincirclez.com/MakingDecals