Waterslide Decals for Beginners: The Secret to a Perfect Transfer Application

Get my free files: https://jennifermaker.com/792-yt/ Learn how to apply printable waterslide decals to plates and candles for one-of-a-kind gifts! When your best intentions turn into a soggy, frustrating disaster, it’s enough to make anyone swear off a whole crafting technique. If you’ve ever ended a crafting session with a botched blank, wasted materials, and a total mess instead of a cute custom project, you are absolutely not alone. Waterslide decals can feel like the “final boss” of crafting, which is exactly why so many people avoid them. But most of those crafting “fails” are just missing a few key details, and following the right steps can turn your waterslide woes into beautiful, professional-looking wins. We've already learned how to apply waterslide decals to mugs, wine glasses, and tumblers, and now we'll try something new: plates and candles! This tutorial is my love letter to waterslide decals for beginners who are tired of being scared of the stuff and are finally ready to make it work for them instead of against them! I appreciate every subscriber. It's free and easy to subscribe -- just click here: http://bit.ly/sub2jennifer MATERIALS LIST Contains my affiliate links - (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases): https://link.jennifermaker.com/amazon... One (1) 10.5" White Dinner Plate - https://amzn.to/4oPm5Bb One (1) 3” x 6” White Tall Pillar Candle - https://amzn.to/468WBqQ One (1) Sheet of Hayes A4 Clear Printable Inkjet Waterslide Decal Paper - https://amzn.to/45SKayb Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic Coating Spray - Gloss - https://amzn.to/3HPWAPk Plate Holder (optional to display plate) - https://amzn.to/3Ih7ttF Inkjet Printer - https://amzn.to/4fYct2T Scissors - https://amzn.to/464gMpX OR Paper Trimmer - https://amzn.to/467pDal OR Cricut Cutting Machine - I’m using a Cricut Maker 4, but you can also use a Maker series, Cricut Explore Series, Cricut Venture, or Cricut Joy Xtra cutting machine - https://jennifermaker.com/which-cricu... AND Cricut Green StandardGrip Machine Mat 12" x 12” (if you’re using a Cricut) - https://amzn.to/4ecqHeK AND Brayer (if you’re using a Cricut) - https://amzn.to/3UHlgxG AND Spatula (if you’re using a Cricut) - https://amzn.to/4fKj6FD Large Bowl of Room-Temperature Water (for applying the waterslide decal) - https://amzn.to/46D7S1S Paper Towels (for applying the waterslide decal) - https://amzn.to/4fVDTXc Respirator (with proper fit) - https://amzn.to/45SMLbg AND Respirator Cartridge - https://amzn.to/4oPZ2Gl Safety Goggles (if your respirator doesn’t cover your eyes) - https://amzn.to/3JAbPN2 Disposable Gloves - https://amzn.to/3VhXUgX Plastic Felt Edge Squeegee (optional for getting bubbles out of the decal) - https://amzn.to/4oRRCSH Craft-Purposed Toaster Oven with Baking Tray (for curing the decal on the plate – make sure the oven is large enough to fit the plate) - https://amzn.to/3I8Rtdp Oven Mitt (for removing the plate from the oven) - https://amzn.to/47WmHif Cooling Rack (for cooling the plate after heating) - https://amzn.to/3HUW2rt Measuring Tape - https://amzn.to/3X1xAZg Isopropyl Alcohol (optional for cleaning your plate or candle) - https://amzn.to/46vzWUG AND Lint-Free Cloth - https://amzn.to/3TCOHPA Apron (optional for protecting clothes when using acrylic spray) - https://amzn.to/3IvKgRE Design #792 - My free PNG/PDF design files are available in my free resource library - get the password by filling out the form at the bottom of this page - https://jennifermaker.com/resource-li... #cricut #cricutmade #designspace ============ Follow me at: Maker Farm:    / @makerfarms   Blog: https://jennifermaker.com Facebook Page:   / jennifermakercrafts   Facebook Group:   / cricutcraftersandmakers   Instagram:   / jennifer.maker   TikTok:   / jennifer.maker   Pinterest:   / jenuinemom   Please subscribe to my channel at    / jennifermaker   for more video tutorials to craft a life you love! Credits: Introduction: PixelBytes (my daughter Alexa) Music: Cute by Bensound (licensed, royalty and copyright free) Videography: Jennifer and Greg on Panasonic Lumix FZ-1000 DSLR 4K cameras Audio and Video Editing: Team JenniferMaker Design: A Jennifer Maker original