Printing Decals
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Decal Paper

Decal Paper: Choose the right decal paper for your printer.  ​You can print your own decals on 8.5" x 11" sticker sheets.  Depending on the type of decal design, some are better printed on transparent sheets.  If you have a Cricut (highly recommend), you will print your decals through their "Cricut Design Space" and the Cricut machine will cut them for you after you have printed.
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Inkjet Vinyl Sticker Paper (White)
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Inkjet Clear Vinyl Sticker Paper (Transparent)
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Laser Jet Vinyl Sticker Paper (White)
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Laser Jet Clear Sticker Paper (Transparent)

Hand Cutting Decals

Hand Cut: For decals that you are hand cutting, there are three tools that I recommend: X-Acto Knife, Self-healing cutting mat, and an 18" cork-backed metal ruler.  I also recommend placing a Self-Seal Laminating Sheet over the printed decals before you cut them by hand.  Do not use the laminating sheets with a decal cutter machine.
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X-Acto Cutting Knife
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Self-Healing Cutting Board
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18" Cork-Backed Ruler
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Self-Seal Laminating Sheets

Machine Cutting Decals

Machine Cut: If you are going to be printing more than just a few decals, this is the best option for creating decals.  The cuts are more precise and consistent.  I personally use the Cricut Explore Air 2, but there are other options as well.
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Cricut Explore Air 2
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Silhouette Cameo 4
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VEVOR Vinyl Cutter Machine