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What are the Best Uses for Dry Transfer Decals?
What are the Best Uses for Dry Transfer Decals?
Our dry rubdown transfers are used as museum labels for art gallery wall text to caption art. Dry transfers used as gallery labels and museum captions at the deYoung Museum in San Francisco. We make custom museum exhibit labels for art gallery walls.

In a varietyof business and hobby uses, custom dry transfers provide exceptional qualitylettering, logos, and graphic detailing in medium and small sizes. Some of thebest and most frequent uses are lettering and graphics, including interiorsigns and detailed models and product prototypes. They're also ideal for museumwall labels and artwork descriptions, type and graphic details on 3D objects,and logos on premium products and musical instruments. Dry transfer decals areproduced from your digital files, and application is a one-step process that islegendarily easy. They're better than any other method.

Although drytransfer decals have been the preferred choice of hobbyists and industrialdesigners for several years, they've enjoyed a considerable rise in popularityas a replacement for Letraset lettering. The quality is even better, and theycan be used on a wide range of surfaces, including glass, wood, plastic, metal,and painted wallboard, to name a few. Because custom dry transfers go on dry,they have significant advantages over water-slide decals. There is no carriermedia because they're adhesive backed lacquer ink. Once rubbed on, they aresemi-permanent, and a lacquer top coat makes them permanent.

Otherpopular (and successful) used for custom dry transfers include premiumpackaging and labeling, and high-end products made in small batches or limitededitions. Hobbyists appreciate the flawless look and quality for details andlettering on a model airplane, cars, and boats. Dry transfer decals areavailable in any Pantone color and more excitingly in foil and metallic looks.If you're trying to add flair and visual interest to an object with graphic details,nothing could be better. Delivery can be in as little as 24 to 48 hours, andbecause they're so easy to apply, there no added stress if you're on adeadline.

One of thenewer uses for dry transfer decals is bottle labels for wineries. They're idealfor a limited run and small-batch products needing a refined and premiumappearance. Several leading California wineries have begun using them withexcellent results. Another use on glass is high-end interior signage. For smalland medium-sized signs, the quality is exceptional. Logos and graphic detailsare rendered with absolute clarity. Application is one quick step, no matterwhat the background from glass to walls and reception counter fronts. Drytransfers are the best method for many uses at home and office.