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Title: Decal Printing Paper
Post by: GlenEglise on March 01, 2026, 09:23:16 PM
My friend who supplies me decals has found that is normal source of fine paper for printing decals is no longer.

Does anyone have any recommendations for fine printing decal paper?

GE
Title: Re: Decal Printing Paper
Post by: ScottishModeller on March 01, 2026, 09:48:22 PM
Quote from: GlenEglise on Yesterday at 09:23:16 PMMy friend who supplies me decals has found that is normal source of fine paper for printing decals is no longer.

Does anyone have any recommendations for fine printing decal paper?

GE

Hi Brian,

I've just got some from the USA....

Same brand as I used to have, but not available in the UK!

Just had a trial print tonight, waiting for the product to dry for 24hrs, then can seal and see how it works out.


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/158/2402-010326214726.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=158415)
Title: Re: Decal Printing Paper
Post by: ntpntpntp on March 01, 2026, 10:47:08 PM
Is it for inkjet or laser priner?

For my ALPS printer I use Tango Papa laser decal paper from the USA, or Microscale. Preferrably with blue backing for when I'm printing in white.  I've not yet used up my stock from 10 years ago.

I'm not sure if Tango Papa is still going. 

I've not tried any of the below possibilities

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/286014710056 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/286014710056)

https://www.scalemodelscenery.co.uk/clear-a4-laser-waterslide-decal-paper-with-blue-backing---ws001-12897-p.asp (https://www.scalemodelscenery.co.uk/clear-a4-laser-waterslide-decal-paper-with-blue-backing---ws001-12897-p.asp)

Title: Re: Decal Printing Paper
Post by: njee20 on March 01, 2026, 11:45:12 PM
The Scale Model Scenry stuff is good. It's a nice dark blue so you can see white. A lot of blue stuff is too pale.

I used to use Mr Decal Paper, but they disappeared quite abruptly. Last batch of clear backed I used "Hayes" via Amazon, and it's been fine. All laser in my case.