Making Decals

[MmmPedals]

What program do you use to make the decals for water slide decals. Im looking for something simple that has a ruler so i dont have to guess the sizes.
Will paint work? What about for for stuff more intracate than lettering like pictured or designs?

[kungpow79]

Well, I don't do graphics and designs with my WSDs, but the way i do it is just pick your font, print it out, cut it out and then place the "labels" on the box.  Sometimes I'll need to adjust the size for the right fit.  This way I get a feel for how it'll look.  Then just print it on decal paper.  I wouldn't bother trying to measure and stuff.  Just print, cut, try it out.  Trial and error.  You'll get to see what it look like too.  Hope that helps 

[Hanglow]

I use Gimp, it's a free photoshop alternative.

I scan the drilled box then use that as a template on which to design the decal, then when you print it out you know it's the right size.

there's a number of threads on this allready I think, you should be able to get more ideas from them

[MmmPedals]

Thanks for the help. scanning in the enclosure is a great idea. its one of those "why didnt i think of that" ideas. So obvious SO good.
I searched for other thrreads but i couldnt find anything. could you point me to one?