Two methods I used a very log time ago

a) Print out your design a densely as you can or use an image from a glossy magazine.-spray your object with acrylic varnish – when nearly dry squeegee your image onto the soft varnish and allow to dry – soak off the paper leaving the image behind.

b)Use sticky backed paper (Do you remember butterfly brand while sticky labels?) – the type you need to lick to make it stick – spray with acrylic varnish – paint on your design – spray with varnish again cut out and you have a waterslide transfer.

Of historic interest only nowadays!

UPDATE – Apparently gummed brown paper tape is still available and should work!

Edited By Nick Clarke 3 on 28/04/2022 16:13:01

The image was reversed I now recall

I used acrylic varnish because I read about it in a US publication put out by Metalflake a US paint company and that is what they suggested – and as I was working with automotive paint at the time it was readily available from stock ('transfer to mixing bay' as I recall)

We did not stock synthetic varnish and the cellulose varnish (blend-in clear) was too quick drying and soaked the paper through too quickly.