What decal paper are you using?

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Bigdaddy Mark
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What decal paper are you using?

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I've made decals with a few different papers, and they sure seem thick!! What paper is everyone using that is acceptable for ships and aircraft.
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Re: What decal paper are you using?

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If you're using a laser printer to print the decals (color laser printers are cheaper to operate than ink jets) or an old ALPS printer, then the best decal paper is by Tango Papa (http://www.tangopapadecals.com/). The decal material is very thin, comes off the backing easily and conforms to surfaces with no problem. He sells both clear and white backed paper.
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Re: What decal paper are you using?

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frank2056 wrote:If you're using a laser printer to print the decals (color laser printers are cheaper to operate than ink jets) or an old ALPS printer, then the best decal paper is by Tango Papa (http://www.tangopapadecals.com/). The decal material is very thin, comes off the backing easily and conforms to surfaces with no problem. He sells both clear and white backed paper.
This is excellent info to have Frank! Too bad on the site says the paper doesn't work with Inkjet printers.
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