paddle decal ideas??

I am trying my hand at building my own paddles and I want to make them stand out as my own. Does anyone have any ideas on how I could craft my own unique decals? I will likely make the decal on my computer and printer and then cover the decal with a layer of varnish. I kinda know the design just not how to make it.

Software...... Printable media ideas....... Any ideas???

thanks

Model railroaders make their own decals. If you go to a model railroad specialty shop, they may have decal kits. Basically, it consists of a sheet of decal material that you run through your inkjet printer. Do up the design in a graphics package (or scan one in) and print away. The only problem you might have is the varnish might mess up the decal; experiment. If you can't find these decal kits locally, there are model railroad retailers on the web that have them.

> Does anyone have any ideas on how I could craft my own unique decals? Model railroaders make their own decals. If you go to a model railroad specialty shop, they may have decal kits. Basically, it consists of a sheet of decal material that you run through your inkjet printer. Do up the design in a graphics package (or scan one in) and print away. The only problem you might have is the varnish might mess up the decal; experiment. If you can't find these decal kits locally, there are model railroad retailers on the web that have them. Mike

Thanks Mike, I am going to check that out.

Your best bet is applied vinyl graphics. Then putting your finish on. If go to a graphics shop, they can help you. A cut vinyl will last longer than a inkjet. Or if you need CYMK color, you could have them make a scotchprint for you. Unless you are familiar with these terms, you probably do not have anything that will produce a permanent image. Finally, you could find someone (like a trophy shop) and have them laser engraved. You could either leave then natural engravature showing or color fill it. Then put your finish on top.

I have access to all of the above because that is what I do for a living.

stand out as my own. Does likely make the decal on my I kinda know the design