Here's a source for water-slide decal paper: http://www.belldecal.com/index.html

You use Microsoft Word or other graphics programs, and print the decal using an ink-jet or laser printer.

I haven't tried it - but might be promising for making dial scales, etc.
Doug

Doug,

I use that technique and coat the decal with KRYLON ColorWorks Clear Gloss (PN CWA-1159) and let dry for 90 minutes at room temperature (longer if the ambient temperure is less than 75 degrees F.).

Trim the decal after the coating is dry about 1/16" to 3/32" around the letters/logo to minimize the"halo" around the decal when applied to the wood. Soak and apply. I use a soft paper cloth to dab the excess water off of the decal surface.

BTW, on some radios like "SENTINEL", there aren't any logos that I found, so I use PhotoShop to come up with a design using Old English font in gold with black borders.

Depending on the radio wood finish, you might have to adjust your font colors so the decal can be seen, else it fades into the wood finish.

I have been using this technique for over three years now and I like the results. Be prepared to experiment, however.

Terry F

Terry, how do you produce the gold? PL

:Doug,
:
:I use that technique and coat the decal with KRYLON ColorWorks Clear Gloss (PN CWA-1159) and let dry for 90 minutes at room temperature (longer if the ambient temperure is less than 75 degrees F.).
:
:Trim the decal after the coating is dry about 1/16" to 3/32" around the letters/logo to minimize the"halo" around the decal when applied to the wood. Soak and apply. I use a soft paper cloth to dab the excess water off of the decal surface.
:
:BTW, on some radios like "SENTINEL", there aren't any logos that I found, so I use PhotoShop to come up with a design using Old English font in gold with black borders.
:
:Depending on the radio wood finish, you might have to adjust your font colors so the decal can be seen, else it fades into the wood finish.
:
:I have been using this technique for over three years now and I like the results. Be prepared to experiment, however.
:
:Terry F

You can't without elaborate print systems. The best you can do is experiment with printing black first then "as close to gold as you can get" with your font color selection and then re-print over the black, edit it, etc. It does takes some experimentation.

Professional printers have all the toys.

Terry F

Doug,
Read my post 11-18 under RCA 5X revisited.

marv

:Here's a source for water-slide decal paper: http://www.belldecal.com/index.html
:
:You use Microsoft Word or other graphics programs, and print the decal using an ink-jet or laser printer.
:
:I haven't tried it - but might be promising for making dial scales, etc.
:Doug