What do you need to Start DECALING? Every tool you need to decal lego Clones!

Since I started decaling, I have had a lot of people asking what tools are needed to decal and where to get them, so I made this video as a way to show you everything you need from sealant to sponges and knives to craft mats. I hope this helps begin your decaling journey! If you want to buy any of the products you can find links below to everything (these links also help out the channel)!
Disclaimer - BE CAREFUL with all the tools mentioned in this video! All sealing with the spray sealant needs to be done outside or in a well ventilated area!
Links to the equipment:
Sealant - amzn.to/3fANEMp
Sponges - amzn.to/2Vi1oox
Micro SOL + SET - amzn.to/3fyT3nn
Adjustable Hole punch - amzn.to/3fwEmko
Knife - amzn.to/2U05yAK
Citadel Mouldline Remover - amzn.to/3yENUBL
Electric nail file - amzn.to/3ilVlIa
Mat - amzn.to/3yraIor
DECALS FROM:
BlueHarvestBricks (code swbricks = 10% off) - blueharvestbricks.com/?ref=SW
-Jonak toys - jonaktoys.com
-Thiccy brickie - thicksshop.com
-AVfigures - avfigures.com
Where to get blank figures - vm.tiktok.com/ZMdwyQNKF/
If you enjoyed this please consider becoming a channel member today and access loads of awesome benefits! - / @sw_bricks
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Shoutout to my current members:
-Director K.W.
-Matteo Miles Martin
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Companies I work with (CODE: SWBRICKS10 to get 10% off):
🟡MinifigCustomsUK for amazing custom clones - minifigcustoms.co.uk
🟠BlueHarvestBricks.com for awesome decals and supplies - blueharvestbricks.com/?ref=SW
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[@Dark_Lightning09]

I have recently been interested in decalling and this has motovated me

[@o5s1an]

SW I have an idea, seeing as you've made quite a few decaling vids now, maybe you should make a playlist so if newcomners ask how to decal or you make more decaling videos, you can have all of them in one place.

[@SW_Bricks]

Great idea ill do that now! Thanks bud!

[@commandercody4984]

@@SW_Bricks can you do a video on the custom clone commando fives figure

[@jklmvideos7105]

Bro I just ordered my first decals from Jonak, and this video couldn’t have been posted any later! Thanks!

[@o5s1an]

OMG BRO I SWEAR I WAS JUST ABOUT TO COMMENT THAT

[@jklmvideos7105]

@@o5s1an haha sorry 😂

[@o5s1an]

@@jklmvideos7105 Lol great minds think alike

[@jklmvideos7105]

@@o5s1an 😂 yes they do

[@SW_Bricks]

Ah perfect!! Good luck!

[@infernostorm7446]

Getting some from blue harvest this video saved me as I’m a complete noob in this hobby so it’s great to know what tools and sites to check out if I want to get some new ones later

[@TheSaberTrooper]

Great tutorial! I probably won't decal, but seeing the process was Epic!

[@SW_Bricks]

Ahah thats good! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tallguy407]

I’ve been thinking about starting decaling but I couldn’t find some of the materials such as : blank minifigs, and the decals themselves. This video helped so much! I’m definitely going to start decaling! 😀👍

[@Mcgucci88]

If you’re in the UK blue Harvest

[@jbbrickshop7320]

Thanks for the shoutout!

[@SW_Bricks]

Anytime!

[@baconbriqs]

I didn’t know JB had a channel

[@jbbrickshop7320]

@@baconbriqs I don't lol. I'm working on making one rn but itll be under a different name :)

[@rookie9028]

I'm planning on making the lsw iii mission ambush with jek, thire and rys. This helps a ton

[@thetotaldramaking5427]

Man this has actually helped me.. even though I already decal!! Thanks man!!

[@SW_Bricks]

Im glad! no worries!

[@brix6632]

Thanks for the advice to take the holes from the cloths and great job !

[@SW_Bricks]

No worries that helps soooo much

[@beanoz5490]

Thanks for the information can’t wait to start decaling

[@grafusdoekus8584]

My decals and parts recently arrived so this video came just in time!

[@SW_Bricks]

Ay thats sick!

[@starwarskid7389]

Thanks for showing us! Very neat video. They look sick

[@SW_Bricks]

No problem 👍

[@stormproductions3619]

This is awesome! Love these things and I have pretty much everything

[@SW_Bricks]

Ah thats good!

[@mick3520]

Thank you. This Video was very helpful.

[@christiansalgado792]

YESSSSSS THANK YOUUU!!!!!!!! I WAS GOING TO BUY TOOLS AND STUFF MY FIRST EXPERIENCE OF DECALING!!!!!!!!

[@SW_Bricks]

Awesome hope you enjoy it!

[@imperialshocker2182]

Thanks man , this will really help in the future .

[@SW_Bricks]

Awesome im glad!

[@brohammercustoms2383]

Thank you man for making this

[@SW_Bricks]

No worries!

[@legochannel5040]

really cool tutorial helped a lot!

[@SW_Bricks]

Im glad it helped

[@brickbattalion6489]

I needed this video! Great time to upload! And great video! Also, do you need to carve the hips for Jonak decals?

[@dogeplayz5122]

Thank u so much for the help u earned a sub!

[@GCB-2008]

For my sealant rack I used a bunch of fake Lego I had and I gotta say it works better than I thought

[@dea-gaming_ita3147]

For the spray finish which one gives results closer to official Lego? I mean gloss or mat? Anyways this video is really helpful! I'm thinking about getting a commander for my purple clones but i don't want it to stend up too much compared to the others.

[@ThatShady1]

yeah I have no idea I have been wondering that too but I would assume mat?

[@Karate-xt4sk]

Already have the citadel moldline remover since I use it on my 40k models

[@CoastalCanadian]

You need to do some more detailing on stream plz

[@SW_Bricks]

I will soon!

[@StudStuff]

:0 I need to try this!

[@SW_Bricks]

Its so fun!

[@legobeamryan1315]

Just finished decaling bacara from av, but this is a great video

[@SW_Bricks]

Nice thats sick!

[@Kyoumq]

You are the best KZbinr 😀👍👍👍

[@SW_Bricks]

Thanks bro that means a lot!!

[@That1mandalorian]

I was on blue harvest for a look and he other day and I saw an omega decal i was thinking I’d try and make one cuz if I get the bad batch shuttle I want an omega to go with them

[@thecrownsknight5105]

this seems like so much god dam effort

[@Blue_Brick_Studios]

This isn't the first time I've watched this video lol, hopefully I actually get round to decaling this time, just a question, when buying the plain torso from bricklink, do you get a fully white torso and add the black hands later as I can't find a white torso with black hands on bricklink? thank you

[@BrickYardNation]

Thanks for the tutorial! I am getting a ton of free decals from a friend pretty soon, so I am glad I watched this. Also, is it 100% necessary to carve the hips? I feel Ike it might ruin the playability.

[@perrsus8995]

Its not neccesary but ive been decaling for a few months and most of the time if u dont carve the hips it makes it much more difficult to move the legs and most of the time i find the decal gets ruined.

[@burakguncu8163]

I just saw the word "decal" and "Lego clones" and with instinct just pressed on the video.

[@Cilliancalton]

This is very helpful, idk if I'll even get into decaling

[@SW_Bricks]

I would recommend it its sick

[@SirenHead00]

i want to but carving out those legs, is just a stopper for me bruh xD

[@carsonthomas4173]

If you could only get one, would you choose the citadel or the nail file. I only really want to get one.

[@sayoofoof]

actually i wanna know how long should i put the decals in the water, and if too long will they break apart? bc i wanna get some of these soon

[@jdstudios1912]

I have a question about the micro sol. Once you've applied the decal and sponged it after you then apply the micro sol do you then apply the sponge again or just leave the decal to dry for a bit? If so how long should I leave the decal to dry before I seal it?

[@d4rk363]

I'm wanting to pick up a phase 1 fives from jonak toys but the arms are the only decals I would need for it would I still need sealant for it if it's only for display?

[@generalkenobi8933]

Is there an alternative that I could use to the sponges like cotton balls or something?

[@julianlarson9335]

Any info on where to design/commission custom decals?

[@iconicmoments123]

Nicee

[@brendenfletcher3761]

Is it worth it to start recalling if you are a history geek getting into the clone wars I also an in school so it might be hard to balance time and will decals hold up in stop motion

[@hazy8ce53]

Lol I’m into decaling but I’m so lazy I’ve got like 20+ decals to do but only done 2 so far 😂

[@SW_Bricks]

Ahaha I know the feeling!

[@lt.danhooper1635]

Wait does it *have* to be a blank torso? If it has print on it, will it show through the decal?

[@wolftrooper1046]

Sw if u look at my newest video you'll see what I bought but what else do I need to do it?

[@silverstargaming20]

Do you need to carve the hips? I know if you're using 360 decals, it's a bit more necessary. But I personally like the 180 ones, and I just feel like it'd ruin any playability for the figures.

[@tallietorchersproductions2740]

Personally, I don’t really like 360 decals as it doesn’t really fit in with the vibe of all my other figures i suppose

[@CommandoBrickLEGOstarwars]

I failed my first time so I hope I can do it now

[@SW_Bricks]

You got this commando give it another go!!

[@owenracker3599]

How long do you soak the decals for

[@johnpauljones4190]

Where can i buy full white ,clean clone troopers without decals ? Please somebody help.

[@MrLego44]

this very helpful but i have a question. i know that you can get av figures helmets on the av figures website but they are always out of stock so do you have any recommendation on where to get them?

[@SW_Bricks]

Ah yeah that is annoying, at the moment theres not really any alternative sadly

[@God-hw1xs]

Clone army customs always has blank helmets never sold out

[@noahgallen7727]

in bendle bricks ok to buy decals from

[@harry4105]

soon can you do a tutorial of a sort, or just your process you go through when doing an av figure ?

[@SW_Bricks]

Yeah I guess I can do that! Keep an eye out!

[@bruhmen4273]

Hey man I was wondering with the sealant which one is better the gloss one or the matt one??

[@nic04las62]

I've heard that glossy sealing fits in better with official lego figures

[@beeeza86b67]

How much sealant do you put in order to seal and coat it? How many times too, only once?

[@SW_Bricks]

Just a light spray for a few seconds! Go watch my how to seal decals video

[@blackops0UT]

do u hv any alternative for sealing figs coz where i live dont sell any sealant

[@SW_Bricks]

Try amazon?

[@DeveloperNes]

the link to the minifigs is to a random tiktok short, can you please fix it because i cant find plain white legs anywhere

[@monkey7965]

What paper do they use?

[@jaehaerys9194]

Still afraid to do it... also don't think i have enough space for that...

[@Thegamingtrooper2468]

Hi I'm going to start decaling what decals would you recommend 180 or 360

[@gamerboiche8189]

if ur a beginner i suggest 180s due to 360s being pretty complicated

[@jay-fs7wf]

where do you get the plain clone trooper p2 helmet

[@SW_Bricks]

Message JB_brickshop on instagram!

[@alicastro2119]

Anybody know how long you should wait for the sealant to dry?

[@leadedbison1997]

Just do 24 to be safe

[@Naviwolfweddy]

My worry is that I slip and ruin it. I would be doing international shipping for the tools and stuff so it would cost around 30 dollars.. (or in my currency R600) so it’s quite a bit especially for like 3 clones in total..

[@troopergio]

Did JB Bricks get suspended off Bricklink? I can't find him on it

[@destroyehstudios2107]

This is great! Is it 100 percent necessary to carve out the hips? Or will it ruin the figure if I don’t?

[@SW_Bricks]

1000% necessary!

[@destroyehstudios2107]

@@SW_Bricks alright, thanks! Could I ask you a few other questions?

[@SW_Bricks]

@@destroyehstudios2107 Sure, if you wanna guarantee I see them then feel free to message me on instagram!

[@destroyehstudios2107]

@@SW_Bricks sure, I’ll send that once there made! Should I let them dry outside? And if so is it okay to do so in winter or will it damage the plastic?

[@meisteryoda4263]

​@@SW_BricksWhere can I get blank minifigures? Because the link in the description does not work for me.

[@charlesboettner4716]

Did you have any problems with JONAK Toys

[@fnafgames2997]

Is sealant really needed or can you use decal fixer and decal softener instead? Because I can’t find sealant anywhere

[@SW_Bricks]

YES 100000% needed

[@fnafgames2997]

@@SW_Bricks oh I can’t find it anywhere

[@eggs30812]

Do you have to use sealant on the figures?

[@SW_Bricks]

Yes 100%

[@Cwaniak0602]

Can you make a video step by step while you’re doing decaling

[@harry4105]

do you need the micro sol set, would you say its a need or would you say not to bother

[@hazy8ce53]

It’s just extra if anything have the sealant

[@SW_Bricks]

Nah you dont NEED it but id say if you want one then SET is more important but neither are essential!

[@user-sb9yi8nu4s]

this is a normal paper?

[@adamditchburn2506]

Hey do you know of any one who sells the equipment as a begginer set

[@SW_Bricks]

Not sure.... Try looking on Jonak and thiccy's websites

[@LegoMaster-le6cx]

This is soo vool

[@y3llowgrap371]

When ever I spray my figures, they’re always really stiff. Is there a way to stop that?

[@jklmvideos7105]

Are the limbs stiff?

[@y3llowgrap371]

@@jklmvideos7105 Yh and the head doesn’t come off when I put one on

[@jklmvideos7105]

@@y3llowgrap371 well you might want to carve out the hips and carve the arm hole on the torso slightly. Now with the head, i don’t really know. Did you have the figure fully assembled when you sealed it?

[@y3llowgrap371]

@@jklmvideos7105 no I apply the decals and put them on a stand similar to the one in the video the spray. Thanks for helping

[@jklmvideos7105]

@@y3llowgrap371 yep no problem. I hope you can figure out the head/helmet issue!

[@kebabmf]

I wish the shipping from wasnt so expensive, its 30$.... I wish it was like 10

[@Exnth]

i think ill just use my swiss army knife

[@Legomotionfake]

I want to do this but I don’t have many clones and the tools. Also I’m still a kid so my parents would be suspicious if I ask for these

[@cesruhf2605]

Coming from the gunpla community it seems pretty easy but my wallet seems to disagree

[@samvill.]

Umm is there any decals that are free...?

[@OVBricks]

thats the craziest hole puncher I have ever seen lol! Thanks for the tips!

[@SW_Bricks]

Ikr it kinda scared me when I first saw it! 😂

[@OVBricks]

@@SW_Bricks lol 😂

[@bzbricks3621]

can you use a brush-on water-based sealant like mod-podge??? I am new to decaling and just placed my first order on jonak and need some help, this helped a lot so thanks! but I don't have spray-on sealants, only the brush-on mod-podge, does anyone know if that will work?

[@SW_Bricks]

Not too sure, I know there is a brush- on sealant but ive never seen it or tried it. Oh cool! Glad it helped! Hopefully someone can help give you an answer but im sure it'll work

[@subcult3329]

Never tried using brush sealant but I have a feeling it well peel the decals off

[@bzbricks3621]

@@SW_Bricks thanks for the advice man!

[@bzbricks3621]

@@subcult3329 yeah maybe rip :(