How to Create Family Stick Figure Decals
You can create family stick figure decals for the back of your vehicle at home with your computer and printer. You see the little decals on the backs of vehicles, depicting the family in stick-figure form. Many times these decals are available at local fairs and festivals. However, the fair isn't always around, or perhaps you want the decal personalized with pets or sports numbers. The good thing about stick figures is, even if you can't draw, you can create your own family decal.
Things You'll Need
- Ink jet or laser water-slide decal paper
- Graphics software program (such as Windows Paint)
- Ink jet or laser printer
- Acrylic spray
- Craft knife or scissors
- Tub of water
Instructions
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Design your decal, using your favorite graphics software. If you choose a colored font or design, make certain the color will show up on the application surface. You may want a white ink for back windshields. Black works best on most solid color surfaces. Save your image to your computer.
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Insert the water slide decal paper designed for your printer and print out the stick family decal you designed. Use care when handling the printed decal paper to avoid spoiling the image.
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Spray the printed side of the water slide decal paper with a light coat of acrylic spray. Allow the first coat to dry for about 30 seconds. Apply a second coat in the opposite direction. Again, let this coat dry for 30 seconds and then apply a third coat. Let the decal paper dry for three hours.
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Wash the surface on which you want the decal. Leave the surface wet for the decal application. This lets you move the decal into place once it is put on the surface. Water-slide decals stick to most surfaces.
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Slide the decal into a tub of water for about one or two minutes. Remove the decal paper from the water and place the decal paper-side to the application surface. Slide the decal off the paper and onto the surface. Slide the decal into the desired position. Gently wipe with a soft cloth to remove any air bubbles. Let the decal dry completely onto the surface.
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Tips & Warnings
The ink from an ink jet printer is water soluble and must be coated with acrylic sealer if the decal is exposed to water.
References
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