How to make FOIL Water Decals for Nails!

[@RemedyNailz]

Thank you for not being selfish and sharing this unique technique with rest ofus.

[@deethom522]

This video is amazing. Like others i was struggling with the foil sticking to all of the sheet and not just the toner. I realised after HOURS of contemplating throwing my Minc out the window… i realised this works with clear waterslide paper and not white waterslide. Hope that helps some one and i hope all the hair i pulled out grows back 😂

[@bombshellnailco.530]

This is happening to me and I have clear paper.

[@deethom522]

@@bombshellnailco.530 oh no. What paper are you using?

[@bombshellnailco.530]

@@deethom522 Hayes clear for laser jet. Do you have a recommendation?

[@bombshellnailco.530]

@@deethom522 Also did you do the clear coat after the foil?

[@bombshellnailco.530]

An update: ordered another brand of clear waterslide decal paper and it's still doing the same thing.

[@Tha_zebra]

It was the oh yeah for me. Thanks for sharing

[@Waywardwindfall]

I’m a paper crafter. You can also use a laminator for the foiling. I use the $20 Royal Sovereign from Walmart. The Minc does work better. But it’s costly. Budget friend laminator does a great job.

[@ninjanails-x1f]

Very clever and beautiful

[@SadlerUpNails]

Thank you! 😊

[@dionneperez6640]

These are absolutely beautiful! I love them💖 & Thank you so much for sharing

[@elleinadcollection]

I’ve been looking for a video on how to make the roll of transfer foil nail art

[@diywjenni]

This is so cool! 🦋 I don't have a laser printer or laminator but now i want to save up so i can try some designs - I'll be sure to check out your shop in the meantime - thx! :)

[@andrearazo779]

you’re the best!!! i was hoping you’d make this video 💕💕💕

[@rosieramirez8029]

Thank you for being open about this !

[@chelseysmith6112]

I love these 😍 I saw the video on how sized the other decals, but can you show how you sized these butterflies as well as where you got the butterflies from?

[@singsong6692]

You are a Amazing!!! Please keep posting! ❤️❤️😍

[@resinartbylilian]

Hey, I found your video after trying and failing... when I put everything though my laminator, I have the foil almost everywhere. I use a Laserpointer and inkjet vinyl. But the foil (no matter if I use a cheap or expensive one) get stuck everywhere, no matter in use it with a pouch or without. Do you have any idea why this happens?

[@SnappedBySydd]

I swear you read my mind I was just searching this up after watching your other video. Thank you so much❤️

[@NikkiLopez213]

You are AMAZING!!! 👌🙌🙌🙌🙌 great content! You should make and sell your own decals! I would totally buy them. 😊

[@SadlerUpNails]

I do!! www.sadlerupnails.com

[@eboneenails]

Wow this is so cool. I can not wait to try this one day

[@MagicallyResin]

What is the brand and name of the waterslide that you use please? I must have missed it 💝

[@mermaid9587]

Amazing!!!! Just found out ur a fellow ontarian too, definitely hitting up your shop! Thanks girlie 🥰

[@4KimballGlaspie]

Did NOT realize Walmart had transfer foils like my nail foils "from China" (that take months to arrive). Thanks for that gem, and this video!👍🏽

[@SadlerUpNails]

Right!!!! And you get so much!

[@kirstye2750]

Please can you share what paper you use and make. I have a laser printer, foil machine etc however it keeps sticking to all of the paper. Thankyou ☺️

[@SadlerUpNails]

You need to use Waterslide decal paper for inkjet it works in the laser printer and isn’t as sticky.

[@coolgirly6454]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. But does it also work with inkjet printer? If I would wait a little bit longer to dry the ink? Thank you for your answer!

[@jessthompsondesigns3591]

No. It has to be toner from a laser printer. That’s what the foil sticks to.

[@coolgirly6454]

@@jessthompsondesigns3591 thank you so much!👍🤗

[@zennails7043]

Have you still used inkjet paper?

[@jenniferivette4455]

Which one is your last video? I wanted to know the sizes of the images

[@hannamarshall2777]

Are you using laser water slide paper?

[@crystaldaniels775]

This is great. Thank you for sharing but can you tell me do I have to use an ink jet printer?

[@SadlerUpNails]

For foil you need a laser printer.

[@yesseniarodriguez4833]

Hi thank you so much for sharing with us. So we need to purchase a laser printer for the decals. I need to purchase one. Do you recommend any that are not that expensive?

[@bombshellnailco.530]

So while laser decals don't need the clear coat, if doing foil, it needs the clear? Is that correct?

[@adattelbaum]

I see other comments say that you need to use the clear inkjet paper instead of the laser paper. Has anyone tried the white inkjet paper? Wondering if that will work too, or if you can only use the clear? Thank you!

[@SadlerUpNails]

White inkjet works too if you’re ok with the white background.

[@Madebyme4you]

What would I need to make transfer nail art??

[@rosesrred577]

Is it possible to do the regular one with laser printer?

[@SadlerUpNails]

Yes, most laser printers don’t print in colour though.

[@moniqueonglam]

You’re amazing!!

[@luxeacrylic3082]

Good job babes I love them your the best I swear your my twin lol

[@Tevatron044]

So i use a laser printer on inkjet paper? That's confusing at first lol I have a laser printer and i use laser waterslide decal paper for my normal decals. Would the foil stick to the whole decal?

[@SadlerUpNails]

Yes, the foil sticks to the entire sheet with the laser paper.

[@hayleyc9512]

as Sadler Up Nails said, yes it would stick to the whole sheet. it has to do with the coating on the paper. Specialty papers for laser printers are designed so that the toner will bond to the paper surface when printing. what makes the toner stick, is the same stuff as what is making the foil bond. does that make sense? so when you print on inkjet paper, with laser toner - the foil only sticks to the toner - as the paper itself doesn't hold any attraction for the foil to adhere to.

[@melanininfusion28]

Could you show us how to make nail foils? I love this and am going to totally try this.

[@Madebyme4you]

@kawaii Chachkie So you can use nail transfer gel to put on the nail?

[@guadalupecol2042]

Hola!! Increíble trabajo! Podrías decirme sobre que hoja imprimes? Muchas gracias

[@monycarrasco3657]

Usa a4 blanca y cristal

[@AminhakimLeeChannel]

Can i ask you something??..what you use waterslide decal type??...it’s this Inkjet clear waterslide decal or laser clear waterslide decal??...

[@SadlerUpNails]

It’s inkjet clear. The laser paper is too sticky that the foil sticks to the entire sheet.

[@AminhakimLeeChannel]

@@SadlerUpNails so you use inkjet waterslide print in laser printer...i get this..thanks🥰🥰🥰

[@divyarathore8122]

So beautiful 😍

[@SadlerUpNails]

Thank you!

[@chikam5541]

deskjet printer can you use that tho?

[@etaylorw]

That’s fing awesome.

[@notoriousbigzarati]

have been waiting fora vid like this for YEARS! thank u

[@MizzRivera86]

Hi!!subbed & love butterflies also happy to be new here❤❤this is soo cool!

[@behindthenailfile9282]

Hey! so I used laser clear waterslide paper, laser printer and a Minc. the foil stuck to the page and won't flake off. It was on setting 4, as well. any ideas what the deal may be?

[@SadlerUpNails]

You need to use the inkjet paper with your laser printer. The laser paper is too sticky.

[@picheradley]

Your temp is too high. Try lower temp, maybe faster speed if that doesn’t get you there. I have a laminator that allows temp and speed control. I use deco foil at 158 F at speed 3, which is slow.

[@marlenegallandt4170]

Please, what is the brand of decal paper you are using? I have tried this a million times with minc foil on minc machine. Help... thanks

[@kittenmarie873]

First, you are amazing, second... Does it have to be a laser printer? You can't use an inkjet printer?

[@SadlerUpNails]

It has to be laser for the foil ones. The foil adheres to the toner.

[@paballoreitumetse]

you can use inkjet then run both the decal plus foil through a lamination machine

[@ToshaRaeNailed]

Have you figured out how to make your own transfer foil sheets with similar nail art?

[@goatnailsbysandraj]

Are you using a special setting on your laser printer? A lot of us aren’t getting the same result no matter what type of paper we use. Are you able to provide detail on what settings your putting your printer on for this video or is it exactly the same as your other video?

[@SadlerUpNails]

No special setting. Make sure your printer is laser that uses toner. The foil sticks to the toner.

[@jamaicacastro2014]

I’ve been having the same issue and someone told me to adjust the printer setting

[@JanaRussellNails]

Wow, this is awesome! When I need a new printer I will consider getting a laser one just for this. I wouldn't go buy one just decals. I'm not that crazy... Yet! 🤣

[@SadlerUpNails]

Just an FYI, most laser printers only print in black and white.

[@islabellanails8336]

Quick question. Which waterslide decal paper brand are you using? When I use the regular waterslide paper, it just doesn’t work. Please, help me. Thank you in advanced!

[@SadlerUpNails]

Hayes Paper Co. I get it from amazon.

[@JesseSadler]

love them thank you

[@maribelvalenzuela9641]

Can you tell me what kind of printer is it?

[@srirachaaaa]

Im a little confused. So you print on water decal paper and then put foil down and then laminate it on?

[@SadlerUpNails]

Yes, you need the heat from the laminator for the foil to adhere to the ink/toner.

[@srirachaaaa]

Okay thank you!

[@suleidylugo6999]

Quick question. Are you using inkjet waterslide decal clear paper or the laser waterslide decal clear paper???

[@SadlerUpNails]

Inkjet!

[@OjitosTiernos7]

OMG!!!!!!!!!! This is amazing!! Thank you for sharing.

[@angelica-ux8wh]

can you also use an inkjet printer for the non-foil decals?

[@SadlerUpNails]

Yes. Inkjet for non foil decals and laser for foil decals.

[@milliedelaceystringer8626]

I have all the right products but for some reason my foil sticks to the entire page (not just my design) 😩 even on minc setting 1!!! I’m so confused hahahaha please help 😅

[@NessaWessa868]

@@milliedelaceystringer8626 same here 😔

[@nhungtran4949]

Hi there! I use waterslide decal paper for inkjet printer and the foil got transfers on the whole paper not just the black ink. Do you have any idea why?

[@SadlerUpNails]

You could be getting toner overspray from your printer or your laminator might be too hot.

[@SimplyCrystalNails]

The same thing happened to me. The foil stuck to the whole paper...

[@kaweenkbaybie]

Could you do this with an iron instead of a laminator machine

[@SadlerUpNails]

I would not recommend that.

[@nailandbailuk]

Can I use an LED printer?

[@SadlerUpNails]

I don’t know what an LED printer is… you have intrigued me!

[@ebonijohnson4442]

Can I use any laminating machine? I already have one

[@SadlerUpNails]

I think so, just test the settings, I would start at the lowest.

[@alejandraheredia9843]

hi Can i do water decals with this printer ?🥰🥰 its because i can decide if to get the inkjet or laser printer

[@SadlerUpNails]

Most laser printers are only black. If you just want to get laser make sure it does colour too. I have both an inkjet and laser printer that I use depending on the decals I’m making.

[@diamondrella2475]

May I ask why you wouldn't be able to foil inkjet paper? I'm assuming it probably has something to do with how inkjet uses ink to print and laser uses like a powder ink right. Based off what I been reading. I'm new to this. I'm just wondering if I did try to foil inkjet what would happen?

[@SadlerUpNails]

The foil DOES work on inkjet paper only. On Laser paper the foil sticks to the entire sheet not just the images. Laser paper seems to be sticky vs. the inkjet paper.

[@Snail_Nailz]

You wanna use a combo of Inkjet PAPER + Laser PRINTER for this method (yes the difference in printers is that ink on top of paper via liquid ink & laser “burns” the image into the paper via toner)

[@lorettanailswalker3319]

my foil sticks to the whole page, not just the design? any ideas why this is happening?

[@SadlerUpNails]

You need to use inkjet decal paper not the laser paper.

[@lorettanailswalker3319]

@@SadlerUpNails thank you

[@milliedelaceystringer8626]

It doesn’t work for me either and I use all the same products as you 😩🥺 been trying to get this right for sooooo long 😪

[@mg-kg2bv]

Can ypu link the foil please

[@parnazfarahbakhshian8453]

This is amazing!!😍 Would you be able to use an inkjet printer though? Anybody know why it has to be laser? Thank you

[@SadlerUpNails]

It has to be laser because laser uses toner. The foil adheres to the toner when it’s heated. It doesn’t work with Inkjet, I tried.

[@natashaalvarez5304]

Can the laser printer work for regular decals like the ones you made in your other video? Or do you need both printers for each decal?

[@sharoncastillo2484]

I finally got a laser printer and please help!! I’m having trouble with the foils adhering to the entire design, not just the black outlines. I’m using Hayes clear laser waterslide.

[@carolstewart1704]

​@@sharoncastillo2484use inkjet waterslide paper and print with laser printer before foiling 💕 the laser waterslide paper makes the foil stick to the entire page

[@sharoncastillo2484]

@@carolstewart1704 Thank you.

[@wingspan62]

Hi, Thanks for the tutorial! I bought this for my hobby building but find it's lifting the ink off the decal paper. Are you treating the paper with anything first? Really appreciate your video, Thanks!

[@SadlerUpNails]

I’m not sure. Maybe try waiting longer for the ink to set before putting on the foil.

[@wingspan62]

@@SadlerUpNails You're terrific! I figured it out, I was using the wrong paper.... Now I need to find a printer that doesn't smear and I'm laughing! Thank you!

[@tinaanderson200]

@@wingspan62 What kind of paper

[@annettewayne1988]

How much was the laminator?

[@eboneenails]

I have a different laminate and my ends seal together. How do you get yours to not seal at the ends?

[@SadlerUpNails]

It’s a protector sheet, not laminating plastic. You can also put them between paper if you can’t find the protector sheet. Mine came with the Minc laminator.

[@eboneenails]

@@SadlerUpNails Thank you!

[@islandgirlforever2868]

Sadler Up Nails thanks. I was searching the comments to see if someone asks this question.

[@mg-kg2bv]

What sealer are you using? I just tried to seal mine and it made the foil bleed

[@SadlerUpNails]

Krylon Kamar Varnish is the only one I have found that works for foil.

[@mg-kg2bv]

Is it the glossy one?

[@SadlerUpNails]

It doesn’t specify. It’s Just called Kamar Varnish.

[@raphaellauk7890]

I tried this the other day, but the foil stuck to the whole page of decal paper and not just the ink? Did you have a specific laser decal paper you used??

[@SadlerUpNails]

The decal paper I’m using is for inkjet. I use it for my laser printer too!

[@deethom522]

Use clear inkjet waterslide paper and not white xx

[@NVSCREATIONS1]

The foil sticks to the entire waterside paper how do you get it to just stick to the image??

[@SadlerUpNails]

You need to use inkjet water slide paper. The laser paper is too sticky.

[@deethom522]

Use clear inkjet waterslide paper and not white xx

[@milliedelaceystringer8626]

I have all the right products but for some reason my foil sticks to the entire page (not just my design) 😩 even on minc setting 1!!! I’m so confused hahahaha please help 😅

[@TheBumblebeee]

Same!! 😫😫😫

[@giovannibadalamenti6132]

Anyone found the solution?

[@goatnailsbysandraj]

Mine too so annoying!

[@giovannibadalamenti6132]

@@goatnailsbysandraj if yoy figure out a way please let me know. Ive tried everything and nothing works. Thanks

[@goatnailsbysandraj]

@@giovannibadalamenti6132 what laser printer do you have? I’ve used the canon LDP113w which didn’t work with foiling then realized the laser printer needs to be monochromatic so I switched to the HP LaserJet Pro. Idk if maybe the settings need to be changed in the actual printer or what

[@lovekaseyk7247]

Is a labor printer mandatory? I only have the classic ink printer

[@SadlerUpNails]

For the foil, yes. The foil sticks to the toner that laser printers use. It won’t stick to ink from an inkjet.

[@Da1ndonlygaby]

@@SadlerUpNails what if I spray the adhesive glossy top coat I use to make the ink not run in water

[@MileyonDisney]

PLEASE HELP!!! Could you or one of your viewers please help me with this one? I've tried the foil waterslide every way I know how, and the foil keeps sticking everywhere EXCEPT to the toner. I've tried the foil toner I've used for months on transparencies that worked on them, I got some gina k. foil and another brand of toner foil from amazon. They all do the same thing. I tried the waterslides I've used normally, and I bought some Hayes waterslides. I used my long-time laminator, and I bought a new amazon basics laminator. Now I even have a Minc 12". None of them work for this at any temp. They ALL leave a lot of foil on the areas outside the toner, but nothing on the toner. I use a Brother laser printer. I've tried 2 knockoff brands of toner and the genuine Brother brand. Still no good. PLEASE HELP!

[@SadlerUpNails]

Its probably the paper. Make sure you are using waterslide decal paper for inkjet, it will still work in the laser printer.

[@MileyonDisney]

@@SadlerUpNails Thank you! I immediately noticed that the inkjet paper wasn't as sticky. I tried it with 2 different toner foils. It was a little better, but the foil still sticks some outside of the toner and won't come off. I REALLY want to be able to do this. Thanks!

[@MileyonDisney]

@@SadlerUpNails Thank you. That's what I'm using. With the foil being bonded to everything, I'm thinking that maybe my printer is putting a small amount of toner everywhere, just not enough to show. So the foil is sticking to all of that, too. I'm going to have a shop print one for me and see if that works. Seriously - thank you for sharing the technique and for all of your help.

[@MileyonDisney]

@@SadlerUpNails I took my file to OfficeMax and had them print it on my waterslide paper. I brought it home and tried three different brands of foils I had been working with. Every one of them worked beautifully. So now I know it's my laser printer, apparently putting a light, invisible coat of toner over the whole sheet of waterslide paper. It's probably the drum (I tried 2 different new toners). I'm over $300 into this deal already, so I guess now I just need to buy a $100 drum or another $250 laser printer. I just wasn't going to let it defeat me... whatever it takes. Thanks for the idea of foiling waterslide paper and for all of your help.

[@hellokitty13811]

What paper did you use?

[@SadlerUpNails]

Clear Water slide paper by Hayes Paper Company for inkjet.

[@tinaanderson200]

Is this card stock

[@Sola_Beauty]

What model is the HP Printer? Ty ☺️

[@SadlerUpNails]

HP Laser Jet Pro MFP M148fdw. That’s what’s it says on it!

[@danigurl7458]

Can you please make a toy story water decal nails? Thanks in advance.

[@oliviajohnson9674]

Why do you need a laser printer instead of a regular one?

[@SadlerUpNails]

A laser printer uses toner instead of ink which is what the foil sticks to when heated in the laminator.

[@oliviajohnson9674]

@@SadlerUpNails ah ok

[@erickawalton6531]

Usted le echa la laca antes de ponerle el papel foil

[@jenniferfletcher5425]

Can you use an injet printer? Is that a special pouch for any laminator?

[@SadlerUpNails]

For foil you need to use a laser printer because the foil sticks to the toner. The pouch came with the laminator but you can put it between paper instead.

[@Nailysh]

Beautiful video, very helpful ❤️❤️❤️new here

[@nugotbandz3145]

Hey girlie could I use my circuit

[@SadlerUpNails]

I’m not sure.

[@rosemarymartin2025]

I have another laminator, but what type of pouches are you using? Mine will all stick together. I'm doing your other video kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5apioRveNqpjrc, so excited! I'm going to spray 2x and apply tomorrow. But this looks so cool!

[@SadlerUpNails]

It came with the laminator. You can use a folded piece of paper instead.

[@alisonkorecki1236]

You can also use a home laminator instead of the minc machine - cheaper option!

[@SadlerUpNails]

Yes! Found that out after I bought the Minc!

[@yesseniarodriguez4833]

Omg I’m gonna buy one at Walmart. When I look for one just put home laminator l?

[@yesseniarodriguez4833]

Is a thermal laminator the same ? Sorry 😔

[@Snail_Nailz]

I thought this very thing while watching - so excited to use our laminator to try this out once I get the paper!!

[@almaquiroz8931]

Hello just one question, can you use inkjet printer?

[@SadlerUpNails]

Not for foil.

[@bisdakgal]

All the Walmart in Calgary don’t sell these 🥺😭

[@SadlerUpNails]

Amazon!!

[@dierrachanelcreationsz]

Why do you need a laser printer 🖨️?

[@SadlerUpNails]

Because the foil sticks to toner not ink.

[@dierrachanelcreationsz]

@@SadlerUpNails thankss…I had seen another way they were done that’s why I was wondering

[@islabellanails8336]

I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. I got the laser printer, I used transparent waterslide decal paper, I have the minc laminator, I’m using the minc holographic paper, I’m printing the design in black, and doing everything exactly like you but somehow it’s not working for me. I’ve been trying with different papers, printers, laminators. I was so happy when I saw that it actually worked for someone else, but I don’t know what’s wrong with me. I literally have tried everything. I even bought the same paper brand you had to see if that was it. So disappointed with myself. But thank you for the video, it gave me hope when I watched it.

[@SadlerUpNails]

What’s not working?

[@SadlerUpNails]

Are you sure you are using a laser printer that uses toner?

[@islabellanails8336]

Sadler Up Nails hey thank you for replaying. I ended up trying with another paper. When I founded your video I was already trying to make the stickers. I found another video not related to nail decals but it gave me the basics. Unfortunately for me, I didn’t find the right paper since the begging and I was so happy with your video, but despite I was using everything like you did, even the laser printer, the same paper, it didn’t worked for me. I didn’t desisted so I finally founded a paper that works and I’m so happy 🤗. I learned that when it comes to foiling, some papers work better others, and not just for water slide decals, for any type of foil application. Either way, thank you for everything, your video is amazing it explain everything to detail and I’m sure it’s been helpful for a lot of people.

[@lifewithkikoandkim4477]

Isla Bella Nails which paper did you use?

[@أسلوبحياة-غ3غ]

@@islabellanails8336 hello please what is the paper you used to succesful the operation as foil water decal

[@nailsbycarlie1420]

💞💞

[@rxninja]

Shoutout to everyone else watching this to learn how to make custom Gundam decals

[@SadlerUpNails]

I don’t even know what that is but glad I could help!

[@rxninja]

@@SadlerUpNails Gundam is a giant robot franchise that's been around since the late 70s. They also do model kits for all of the robots that appear in the shows and they are spectacularly designed (called "gunpla" for Gundam Plastic Model Kit). To date, there are several thousand Gundam model kits and they put out a few dozen more every year. There's a huge secondary market of people who make custom decal sets for those models, with companies like Delpi Decals and G-Rework. But really, the process of putting decals on plastic model kits is *identical* to the process for putting decals on nails.

[@SadlerUpNails]

@@rxninja I did a little research on it. They look really cool. How would you adhere the decals to the plastic though?

[@rxninja]

@@SadlerUpNails There are three ways. I imagine they're similar to nails. 1) The most common are decals that come as a sticker sheet, which have their own adhesive. Most kits come with these. Most people hate them. 2) Dry transfer is also a thing. They're pretty rare, but you can theoretically make your own at home. Those, you tape on, rub with your finger to transfer the ink, and then you peel off the plastic that's left. 3) Waterslides. These, you soak in water for a few seconds, then you slide them off the backing sheet and onto the model. When they dry, they're stuck in place. You can also use stuff like Mr. Hobby Mark Setter first, which acts kind of like a glue, but only for waterslides. I don't know, Mr. Hobby is black magic to me. How do you stick foils onto nails?

[@SadlerUpNails]

@@rxninja I’ll have to look into that Mr. Hobby stuff. For nails, most gel polish has a sticky layer after it’s cured, so you stick the decal to that and then apply a top coat. The decals I use definitely need some kind of adhesive or they’ll just peel off after they dry.

[@truecrimejunkie4441]

250 bucks is not cheap lol well not if ur a broke bish like me