ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Water slide decal

Hey kiddo! Do you know what a sticker is? Yes? Good!

A water slide decal is kind of like a sticker, but it's a special kind that you can put on things like cups, plates, or even model cars or toys.

Okay, so first you need to print out a picture or design that you want to put on your thing.

Next, you'll need to cut out your decal from your sheet of paper. This is important because you don't want any of the white parts around your picture showing up on your thing.

Now it's time to get your decal wet! You'll need a bowl of water for this part. So, stick your decal in the water and wait for about 20-30 seconds. This makes the decal easier to slide off of the backing paper.

After it's been in the water for a little bit, you'll see that the decal will easily slide off of the backing paper. You can then carefully slide the decal onto your thing, and use a paper towel or soft cloth to smooth it out so it's nice and flat.

Then you need to wait a little while for it to dry. This part is important because if you try to touch it too soon, you might smudge or damage your decal.

And that's it! Now you have a cool water slide decal on your thing!