Water slide

[edicehouse]

I checked the library and could not find the answer. But do you put CA over a waterslide on a pen?

 

[Pioneerpens]

You need to seal the image with decal bonder (let dry)before applying it to the pen. Then, Yes, you CA over the decal.

 

[NittanyLion]

Any type of clearcoat spray will work. Its much cheaper and I havent noticed the difference.

 

[RichF]

Ed,

Once you have printed, sealed, and applied the decal according to the manufacture's directions, you will want to coat the decal with several layers of CA. I have only done a couple of these, but I did about 10 coats of thin CA to build the level enough to hide the edges of the decal, and have suitable tolerances to be able to sand back smooth and polish without risking damaging the decal in the finish process.

For me, I have found that to get the best finished look, I need to start with a nicely finished PR or CA coated surface prior to applying the decal.

Rich

 

[edicehouse]

Thanks all.

 

[sbwertz]

Since I prefer the less glossy CA/BLO finish, I apply a couple of coats of thin CA then switch to CA/BLO until it is built up to conceal the edges of the decal.

 

[walshjp17]

Sure do. I apply three coats of CA, prepare the decal according to the decal kit directions, apply it to the blank, let it cure overnight then apply five more coats (minimum) of CA. The edges do not show through.

 

[tommy2tone]

I thought the title was misleading... What about sanding the CA over the decal? I always sand thru.. Apply about 5-7 coats.

 

[MrsPTownSubbie]

Don't forget, this will be demonstrated at our next meeting Ed...you can see it first hand on Sept 14 in Norfolk VA!