This is a fantastic item for anyone who wants to create their own unique images on non-fabric items and is great for all craft disciplines. Simply load the decal sheet into your inkjet printer and away you go!

These instructions are based on supplier information and my use of the item.

I would recommend that children be supervised during use of this item, as the process can be complicated and messy!

Instructions for use:

• Load the Inkjet water-slide, decal paper sheets into the printer and make sure that they are sitting straight in the feeder tray. If the sheets are not straight this may lead to ink blotches at the sides of the sheet, or images being printed at an angle.
• You can use the usual settings on your printer, as there are no special set-up requirements.
• Once printed leave the sheet for 30 minutes to dry flat.
• Spray with 4 thin coats of acrylic varnish. This will fix the water based, Inkjet ink to the decal sheet. Make sure that this step is followed closely otherwise the ink will bleed/come off in the next stage which involves water. Please also note that if the varnish is sprayed too thickly it can also cause problems, so try a test spray from the can on some old newspaper, to make sure that you are used to the amount of spray that the nozzle emits before use.
• Cut out the designs with a pair of scissors, or a craft knife. If you are using the clear decal sheets, then small borders around the image can sometimes be easier to work with and give a better finished effect.
• Put the image into a bowl of water for 30 seconds.
• Gently pick up the decal and feel between your finger tips. If the backing starts to slip away from the image and you can feel a sticky membrane between the decal and the backing, then your decal is ready to use. Make sure that you do not slip the image off of the backing completely.
• Carefully move the backing so that there is a very small lip of decal showing above the backing.
• Shake off any excess water.
• Apply the lip of decal to the desired surface.
• Gently and slowly move the backing away from the decal image, allowing the decal to stick to the desired surface. Any rapid or clumsy movements here can cause bubbling, or the decal to rip.
• Once the decal is placed on the surface it is possible to gently move it into place. Please remember that the decal is extremely fragile at this point.
• Once in place use a lint free cloth to dab off excess water and remove any air bubbles.
• Leave to dry for 24 hours.
• Varnish the surface for extra protection (not recommended on soap).

Useable surfaces include; candles, soap, plastic, or varnished wood.

Here are some of project ideas to get started with - Why not cut out your images to decorate your own hand-made soap? How about cutting the designs into insets for doll house furniture? Or, maybe you could create your own candle designs for that special occasion?

I hope this helps... Sara x