Cool Waterslide Hack!

Cool Waterslide hack I discovered by pure accident! You can also do this with your acrylic blank keychains!
Files from SVG Salon.
I hope this helps someone struggling with wrinkles and tears in waterslide!! ❤
Feel free to join in the fun on my Facebook group - Crafting with Lora - Tumblers, etc.
PS....I'm so sorry it's sideways. The overhead shooting is kicking my butt.

[@crystaljohns2017]

I love happy accidents!! Thank you so much for sharing this idea, I just love it!! I have so many ideas going through my mind right now! And the best part is it is a Dollar Tree craft, can't go wrong with that! Cheap gifts that look expensive are my specialty lol

[@moneybags6180]

Love it❤Thanks for sharing.

[@AG-we8gg]

Awesome new hack. I luv it!

[@Redheadnana]

That is a cool trick. Adorable!

[@Denker118]

Tx so much Laura!! Just getting ready to attempt waterslide & I won a bundle @ Beth’s last party!! Your video will be such a help & great idea with the cutting boards!! Love your lives & youtubes!!!

[@craftingwithlora144]

Awesome!!!!!!

[@lashamb65]

Too cute :-) Thanks for sharing !!!!

[@cindywingler2246]

I’m so glad you explained that because I was trying to figure out how to do it. I’m new working with water slides so I was thinking there’s some type of glue holding the picture to the backing so I had “mirroring” it on my Cricut. I definitely agree that it was a very happy accident!!! Very cute idea!!

[@mawandapolite619]

Thank you as that's so much easier.. Awesome tutorial

[@lorabriscoe2192]

That's great!! Thank you for the info! I am happy to see that you have such a great name... spelled the correct way! : )

[@timeenuf4200]

talk about happy accidents! Thank you for sharing.

[@TheLeahisahunt]

Thank you for sharing. Super confused on why 11 people dislike this video 🙄 youre awesome!

[@MaryKayLora]

Sometimes it might be accidental. Sometimes people are just jerks. 😂😂😂🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@MaryKayLora]

And...thank you so much for your kind words! 😊

[@jeanettevelez4518]

Love it!!!

[@blake-leighdockens2583]

I've looked almost everywhere, but do you think that taking acrylic paint to the back of the cutting board, in whatever color after the decal has dried, would keep it from being ruined overtime instead of using epoxy or resin?

[@craftingwithlora144]

I don't think acrylic paint will hold up long term unless it's not washed or gotten wet.

[@MsFeefee45]

Thanks for sharing this I was having a hard time using water slide.

[@toughmom7597]

awesome trick!

[@sabrinapamela3034]

ty for sharing this definitely gonna try this

[@sandrawatkins8502]

Thanks for another idea. I've never done this before but you've inspired me to give it a try. Great instructions.

[@se5442]

I've been struggling with waterslide for years starting with Lazertran inkjet. Had good success with it on painted wood once. But since then the film falls apart or easily scratches off. Since most of my projects are preferably print projects, I am always looking for methods of transfer to various surfaces...mostly canvas. Thx for sharing your method.

[@MaryKayLora]

I have had better luck (applying the regular way) if I seal with several layers of clear spray paint, allowing each layer to dry before the next. Recently, I tried sealing with a few layers of clear, then a few layers of PlastiDip Glossifier. That gave it a bit of a rubbery coating and I was able to work with it a lot without it tearing or the ink coming off. Maybe try that to see if it helps on your projects.

[@angelakratz9052]

Awesome idea! I will be trying this!

[@ellenjefferies7310]

those are SOooooo CUTE!!!

[@vivianseibertserrano4363]

Awesome thanks for sharing 👍

[@sonnedsunshyncoordinations1717]

This is great..thanks!

[@GGscrafts]

That’s awesome 😎

[@Christine-rx8di]

I love a great happy accident!

[@carolinecraig6253]

This is great! I'll try it out! I got a glass cutting board but the bottom image has peeled off so I thought about the waterslides but I wasnt sure how to do it.

[@BossLady-qi5ob]

Great hack! How would you seal an image without using epoxy?

[@BossLady-qi5ob]

Great trick! How would you seal An image w/o using epoxy

[@triciasohn568]

Happy accidents are always the best!

[@yvonnetucker1416]

so nice

[@MaryKayLora]

thank you!!

[@whatchawatchin4636]

Nice project

[@craftingwithlora144]

Thank you!

[@Sandy-vp3mn]

Isn't there a glue between the waterslide and paper? Sorry if this is a dumb question. I am fairly new at doing these

[@craftingwithlora144]

The clear gloss spray paint becomes the glue when its pressed on when the spray paint is still tacky. You then put epoxy/glitter mixture over the backside and you're set

[@sparklecreations]

Can a clear glue spray be used last on the decal before positioning?

[@craftingwithlora144]

​@@sparklecreations I have not tried it with clear glue spray. As long as you can move it around to position it, it may work. But, I can't say for sure since I have not tried it.

[@carmen-rg2vi]

Can you tell us which spray you used please? Thanks!

[@MaryKayLora]

@@carmen-rg2vi Rustoleum clear spray paint

[@carmen-rg2vi]

@@MaryKayLora Thanks!

[@teerandomcrafting]

Just try this thanks so much

[@craftingwithlora144]

Awesome! You're welcome

[@bklyngirlnb8679]

Awesome video, Can the plate be baked to seal instead of using epoxy? thanks for sharing :)

[@MaryKayLora]

I'm sorry I missed this. I haven't tried baking waterslide but you probably could do that. I'm using epoxy, it was to put the glitter on, but you could probably spray the glitter spray on it for a little sparkle and cover that with clear spray paint. There are other things you can do instead of using epoxy, as well. I didn't end up try it, but I thought frosted glass sprayed on the back would look good, too.

[@lynnenc]

I'm trying very hard to put a full waterslide wrap on a tumbler. No matter how many times I try to get it on, it's wrinkling some and leaving a few air bubbles. I have tried and tried to get them out to no avail without tearing the waterslide and ruining it. I have sealed it 3 times with Rustoleum two times clear as well as doing a few coats of plastidip. Once I epoxy will it conceal the wrinkles and air bubbles any at all? I'm desperately trying to do this and getting very frustrated. Thank you for any help.

[@stonehillfarm866]

Does it matter what side of the decal sticks to the glass? Isn't the backing of the print supposed to adhere and not the front? It seems like this method causes the spray to adhere and not the decal itself. Although it's a great hack I'm confused about the process.

[@MadeWithMummyLove]

That’s the question I came here looking for. I agree with you surely the printed side that’s been sealed is now on the back of board and when you remove the paper backing you’d be left with the sticky residue that is meant to be put on the surface?? How do you remove the sticky from now the back of the board as that’s the side that is meant to adhere to the surface?

[@megannelson7883]

Yes, was thinking the same thing. I’m confused.

[@coleenehase1500]

@@MadeWithMummyLove literally came for this question, sad there is no answer for it.

[@oyinlolabolujoko4090]

Hi Lora, thanks for this great help.. I hope am not too late.. Pls Lora how can i identify an inkjet or a laser water transfer paper. I was motivated by your video and bought a lil water transfer paper but i cant rem if its inkjet or laser peper

[@MaryKayLora]

Other than it showing on the package or your receipt from purchase, I am not sure how to identify ink jet vs. laser. I do know if you try to use laser paper with ink jet printer, that will not work. The ink won't dry.

[@kathyrenninger7928]

Can you use Mod Podge Dishwasher gloss to seal project once finished? Thanks

[@_jazzzvids7099]

i would like to know this too

[@JE-jf1zd]

I am just starting to use water slides how do you get it so that it doesn’t have the obvious edge around where are you putting the picture? I can’t get it to blend in nicely

[@MaryKayLora]

Some waterside may be easier to work with than others. I just seal it really good with clear spray paint and wipe with the paper towel covered scraper. Sometimes, it takes awhile to get it all down and wrinkle free

[@joanneneece9309]

This is with where slide paper? Can any other paper be used (hacks)?

[@breezelb50]

beautiful what printer do you have? If you don't mind me asking.

[@craftingwithlora144]

Not at all....I have an Epson Workforce 3620

[@meghester1293]

Hey Laura, using water slide for the first time tonight. Do I have to seal it or does it just adhere by itself? Making keychains

[@craftingwithlora144]

This isn't the traditional way to use waterslide. Just wanted to be sure you knew that. But, yes either way, I seal it with clear gloss spray paint. I do a few light layers, then come back with 2 or 3 heavier layers. Let it dry between each layer. :-)

[@tomarajohnson5429]

What spray did you spray on it for it to stick?

[@mirika-excellenceasstandar7504]

This is fantastic.. 😍 How did you make the design...

[@craftingwithlora144]

Hi! I purchased this design from SVG Salon. They have lots of fun designs!

[@ariabenchofficial]

What paper are you using?

[@catibrowning2559]

do you mirror the image before printing

[@johnnykempo]

So applying to a clear surface like this it works? That means clear decal paper sticks either side?

[@craftingwithlora144]

I placed it on the backside of a clear dollar tree cutting board. You can see it, but it really pops if you either paint the back or put white glitter, mixed in epoxy on the backside (glitter/epoxy applied like you would on a keychain)

[@bridgetsmall]

Hi Lora! I enjoyed watching this, thanks. Some would say there are no accidents! What type of spray did you use that is so sticky? I tried this with some clear acrylic coat but it didn’t stick. Thanks again.

[@craftingwithlora144]

So sorry I missed this. I just use clear spray paint. The key is, it must still be tacky, not fully dry. 🙂

[@bethrealrockingrealtortrep2827]

Did you say you spray the fecal with clear coat? If so, what do you mean by that.

[@craftingwithlora144]

Spray decal with clear spray paint.

[@kathywilson8792]

Sorry I have an both an inkjet and laser printer, but isn’t the sticky side on the back of the pic?

[@kenaw2470]

I was wondering the same, that the side where the backing is, is where the waterslide needs to stick. When i do water slide, i usually place the backing on the product, and gently slide the backing from underneath the image.

[@cheryls2022]

@@kenaw2470 I think it's because she put the image on the underside of the glass (like you would mirror HTV) . She's got it going on "backwards" , but from the front it looks correct. You couldn't do this with a solid color plate or mug.

[@RainorShine1]

Yes thats how you would normally but on a waterslid, butt she made a mistake, when she put a clear coat of waterslid she help the cutting plate over it and to see how it would look and without thinking she pressed down and the clear coat wasnt dry so it stuck on the glass plate, she didnt want to throw it out so she decided to test and see if backin of water slide would come off and did so she saved her project. Might not been correct way but still looks good n awsome and not wasted her project either.

[@THERIANNNMAXX]

The sealer made it a little sticky still

[@craftingwithlora144]

@@kenaw2470 Correct, but this is just something I discovered it stuck to the tacky clear spray paint when I accidentally sat the glass on it to center. When submerged in water to remove paper, it stayed. 🙂

[@dawnhart8920]

Can you wash these? Will the image wash off?

[@craftingwithlora144]

Once epoxy is applied to the back, you should be able to hand wash and be fine. I use FDA Compliant epoxy only. Be sure to check it's FDA Compliant before using epoxy if it's going to be near food

[@janinemorris6508]

Did you reverses the image?

[@ikaskm]

do you mean to put the epoxy on the top of applied object?

[@craftingwithlora144]

ika sukmawati. Yes

[@Gatikabela]

How do you know how to print mirror image or not? I am so confused.

[@Mama2Luvu]

If you were going to do her trick then you would not print mirror image but if you were going to lay it down and remove the water slide from the underneath of the cutting board the traditional way then you would need to do mirror imaged

[@marjies.2332]

I like your images very much and would love to have them. Where did you purchase them? Thanks

[@MaryKayLora]

Hi there. They are from svg salon

[@jenniferbright8914]

Can I ask where do u get your paper at

[@MaryKayLora]

Blinggasm.com

[@cmacksondmack]

Do you treat the glass before or after you apply the water decal?

[@craftingwithlora144]

I didn't.

[@craftingwithlora144]

I did put epoxy/white glitter mix over it, once it was dry. That helped the design really pop

[@CarmenLopez-xm8io]

What kind of pastor did you use?

[@newcheveu]

Do you use sublimation ink to print it?

[@craftingwithlora144]

No, I used regular ink jet ink in Epson printer.

[@kristinakilby6798]

Love happy accidents

[@aleciajohn]

Where did you get the razor blade? What's it called?

[@jamochared]

Alecia Johnson xacto knife

[@lisamaddox7860]

Its in the paper crafting isle in craft stores by the paper cutters... At least that's where I found mine...not sure what it's called tho but I got one and it is xacto brand. Hope that helps. God bless ❤

[@rosylemons]

Where did you get the squeegee from?

[@craftingwithlora144]

I can't remember where it came from. Possibly my local vinyl distributor

[@sunshinegirl311]

PLOT TWIST 😱 this was a game changer just make sure to mirror the images

[@pkk6428]

I just tried this way and for the most part it worked. My decals cracked. That is the first time that happened. Do you know why that would happen? Thanks

[@craftingwithlora144]

I have not had any issues with the waterslide cracking. What type of sealer and waterslide were you using?

[@pkk6428]

Krylon

[@rosemarywilliams5136]

What kindif water slide paper you use

[@craftingwithlora144]

I like the paper from Hayes Paper Company.

[@bevdowdy9483]

Hi I looked for the svg files you used I'm sorry I couldn't find them. I went to Etsy

[@craftingwithlora144]

Hi Bev. They should be on svgsalon.com

[@donnawilson2543]

Where do u get the water slide paper at please

[@craftingwithlora144]

Blinggasm.com

[@Crececonbinblack8860]

what type of ink is used to make this type of printing

[@MaryKayLora]

It's Epson ink. I use an Epson Workforce 3620 for ink jet printing

[@monicasamaniego3393]

Is this a vinyl image?

[@lisamaddox7860]

No, it's a water slide decal. :)

[@ishagay1497]

I'm new to crafting what kind of paper are you using

[@MaryKayLora]

It's waterslide paper. I like Hayes Paper Company clear waterslide.

[@ishagay1497]

@@MaryKayLora thank you

[@MaryKayLora]

@@ishagay1497 You're welcome

[@YanselsPartyCrafts]

After the image is applied to surface I wait at least 24 hours to dry well then apply the epoxy? Let epoxy dry 24 hours then I can handle it,wash it etc correct ?

[@MaryKayLora]

Yes maam. I did one with white opaque glitter and epoxy. It was pretty!!

[@YanselsPartyCrafts]

Thank you 😊

[@MaryKayLora]

You're welcome! :-)

[@taac968]

Hi everyone, can I get some help? :/ I am having massive printing issues. My printer leaves scratch marks all the time and sometimes the print is totally unusable. My printer back feed uses wheels that make contact with the ink on the paper and leave marks, and my front feed keeps bumping into curved or elevated surfaces on the paper, scratching the ink. Does anyone know how this can be solved? Many thanks in advance :)

[@jackiewilliamson3738]

how can you add this to a car window

[@coloradoqueen3282]

Did you have to mirror your image?

[@MaryKayLora]

Not if doing it this way.

[@MaryKayLora]

Actually, no need to mirror if putting on back of something clear. Acrylic keychains, etc.

[@anneoneill4026]

Great idea for a happy accident

[@islandgirl7937]

Where do you get the decals?

[@MaryKayLora]

I printed them on the waterslide. I use waterslide from Hayes Paper and got the designs from svg salon.

[@loettawilliams3023]

So that’s a clear waterslide paper?

[@craftingwithlora144]

Loetta Williams Yes, ma'am

[@kathywilson8792]

I thought the sticky side was on the back of the pic

[@craftingwithlora144]

It is, but this is about a hack. The tacky spray paint adheres it to the other side of the glass.

[@sparklecreations]

Can this be done on a mug?

[@craftingwithlora144]

I have seen people use waterslide on ceramic coffee mugs and they bake them in the oven to "cure" them. I did try it once, but not with this method. I tried it the traditional way to apply waterslide. Personally, I don't see the waterslide staying on mugs long term, after repeated washes. So, I never really got in to doing those.

[@glutenfreeappletree]

I used a clear waterslide laser paper with black ink only since I don't own a color printer. I applied the waterslide to a ceramic mug and let dry, then sealed with ModPodge dishwasher safe coating. It's a special ModPodge and sometimes I find it at Joann's. It works great, but I usually recommend hand washing.

[@dswatik99]

Did you mirror the image?

[@ShawnaAdamsPosh]

Doesn’t look like it

[@craftingwithlora144]

Not mirrored 🙂

[@mistycork1960]

I’m new...where do you get waterslides? Google sent me in a different direction! Thanks!

[@craftingwithlora144]

Misty Cork ... I use waterslide from Blinggasm.com. Be sure to get the type of paper for your printer type. (Ink jet or Laser) Note...You don't seal Laser waterslide paper

[@londaamis6431]

Did you mirror it

[@MaryKayLora]

No need to mirror since it will be going on the right way when laying your cutting board on top

[@haidresser1]

i’m confused.. don’t you have to slide the image off abs the back side sticks to the glass. this is done back wards in the video? does it stick either way ?

[@MaryKayLora]

I explained in video that you place it on while the final layer of topcoat is still a bit tacky and that's what helps it stick to the glass. It doesn't really matter which side, as long as it will adhere to your surface.

[@victoria1687]

You don't need to soak them, just place them and dab them with a damp cloth..

[@kenlane6655]

Pity your hack didn't show how to get one on a flat virtical surface, cos I've been ripping them trying to get large ones on to a snowblower.

[@caitylucero5142]

How do you seal the waterslide?

[@MaryKayLora]

I seal it with clear spray paint. I do a few light layers, then a few more heavier layers. Allow it to dry between layers.

[@caitylucero5142]

@@MaryKayLora thank you

[@MaryKayLora]

@@caitylucero5142 You're welcome! :-)

[@karenpaul4594]

so your saying your sealer spray was still wet? It works wet? I would be scared nothing ever works for me like that. ahahaha accident or not it just would of been a fail for me. Good job thank you.

[@craftingwithlora144]

It was still tacky, not fully wet

[@Ghostfanofurs]

Just to let you know up front. The video is good. It's a big plus for all involved though I've seen about 6 other video posts sharing the same of Dollar Tree cutting boards and such. Nice personal touches either way.

[@MaryKayLora]

Yes, the cutting boards are a nice, affordable substrate. They are quite popular in the crafting groups. The waterslide technique is what I was sharing though, not the cutting board. I haven't seen anyone doing that.

[@Ghostfanofurs]

@@MaryKayLora true true, now that I think of it. It was mostly for HTV.

[@tigeabenton2174]

Can someone tell me how to conquer the water slide on a large wine glass. The shape of the glass messes up everything. I'm so sad Lol. For real tho

[@MaryKayLora]

On curve surfaces, it will wrinkle. If you keep working it, you can usually work the wrinkles out, but, you risk rubbing your ink off if it's not sealed well. You could try cutting small slits in it up to where the ink starts. You can go smaller with your design or if possible, print design in sections so you can apply smaller pieces individually.