I needed to make decals for my Emma C Berry as she needed a rebuild after shifting house in 1985 Melbourne Vic Au to To Hamel WA Au then a return 18 months later round trip 5000 km although well packed in 2 tea chests joined together she didn't travel well in the trailer with our other possessions and required re-finishing Replacement Decals were not available.
So I made decals.
No printer back the I took a piece of blotting paper and painted it with PVA glue when dry a 2nd coat was applied when it was dry I painted it with Humbrol Clear a few days later with Humbrol silver I I started on the lettering and filigree work when all dry another coat of clear a few days to dry and the decal sheet was ready to use .
the PVA takes a bit longer dissolve than the normal decals though.
Emma's name boards were cut from 1.5mm ply and painted prior to decal placement.
![Decals My way. DSCF4283_zps5ptfclaj](https://2img.net/h/i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg264/GardnerDG/Emma/DSCF4283_zps5ptfclaj.jpg)
![Decals My way. DSCF4281_zpscouixa1y](https://2img.net/h/i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg264/GardnerDG/Emma/DSCF4281_zpscouixa1y.jpg)
The silver has faded somewhat and the clear has yellowed but ever we change with time and this was 29 years ago.
The filigree decals.
![Decals My way. DSCF4282_zpsaedvi5tf](https://2img.net/h/i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg264/GardnerDG/Emma/DSCF4282_zpsaedvi5tf.jpg)
![Decals My way. DSCF4284_zps3sr8omuy](https://2img.net/h/i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg264/GardnerDG/Emma/DSCF4284_zps3sr8omuy.jpg)
Sea Road Lady name board printed on Clear Decal paper With a top coat of Acrylic clear to seal in the ink.
![Decals My way. DSCF4291_zpsnq6njjbh](https://2img.net/h/i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg264/GardnerDG/tips%20tricks/DSCF4291_zpsnq6njjbh.jpg)
And Lady of the Lake printed on printer paper with acrylic clear to both sides and held in place with double sided tape.
I hope this gives board members ideas and sparks brains to action producing your own interpretations of these suggestions.
Damien.