Waterslide paper gone bad?

[Dad of Sapling]

Does waterslide paper go bad? I'm working on finishing a project and have tried three different sheets of waterslide paper. Each time when I put it in the water the decal get all slimy and come off the backing like a string of slime. Printing on an inkjet and sealed with clear gloss. It's almost like the water adhesive between the layers is bleeding through the decal layer. Any ideas?

 

[mjennings]

I had some old paper that kept streaking when I printed on it (about 20 years old). So yes older paper can be an issue. What clear gloss are you using? You could also try Micromark liquid decal film too.

 

[tjkopena]

I have also had waterslide paper go bad over time. It's definitely got a shelf life, which is unfortunate.

 

[Dad of Sapling]

Well I think I figured it out. I needed to go heavier with the sealant....much heavier.

 

[mjennings]

Yeah my paper recommendeds 3 coats of Krylon Crystal Clear.