wildcatbw Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Hi,I have been told there is Computer Software available to add Pictures, Text, Poems, etc. on Pillar Candles & that there is special paper for doing this.Does anyone know what the Software Program is called & where it can be found, same on the paper?Thanks,wildcatbw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giedre11 Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Bumping for you...I'd love to know too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietgirl2004 Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Youre probably talking about the decal paper that is transparent. You dont need a special program for it.http://www.beldecal.com/laser_paper.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Dallas_Texas_Dean Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 quietgirl....those are pretty interesting....opens up a wide range of possibilities. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Be sure to select the correct decal paper. They have it for laser and for ink jet printers. You may want to get the white paper since ink jet printers can't print white. I bought the clear not realizing this might be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietgirl2004 Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Yeah it kind of depends what you want it for. If its for text only and youre using black ink, I like the clear. For Pictures you need the white. Whatever you do, dont forget to give a few coats of Krylon before you dip in the water. Ask me why, I know. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Be sure to select the correct decal paper. They have it for laser and for ink jet printers. You may want to get the white paper since ink jet printers can't print white. I bought the clear not realizing this might be a problem.You can use the clear with ink jet if you use it on a white candle. The clear should only be used on white candles because anything that is white in your graphics or photos will print out as clear. Then if you put in on a colored candle, the color of the candle will show through in those areas.This water slide decal paper can be tricky to work with. If you let it set to long in the water the plastic will come off of the paper and that decal is ruined. Also when you apply the decal be very careful it will wrinkle or tear, this product is thinner than plastic wrap.If you want to try water slide decals, before you order it, you can find it at Michales, Hobby Lobby and hobby stores. You can find it in the model car section. It will most likely be Testors brand and come in both clear & white. The size will be 1/2 sheet 5.5" X 8.5" in a pack of 6.Here is what you would look for in the craft stores http://www.testors.com/catalog_item.asp?itemNbr=2290This is higher priced, but this gives you a chance to try it before you order it.Hopes this helps, Candle Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comfortscents Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 I make decals all of the time on my printer..I've gotten the decal paper on ebay but also at Office Max, hope this helps, ann marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 HI,,I had asked this same question and it was Donita that said she did hers with rice paper,,,I cant remember the site she sent me sorry (had to re-do my computer and lost some stuff) ,,you may want to seek her out in the members list,,HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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