While waterslide decals can be quickly applied to any smooth surface, they do have some annoying drawbacks that can crop up from time to time. Chief among them are slight rips and tears, bubbles, trapped dirt and lint, and that ever-present glossy sheen. Plus, if you were looking for a very large decal measuring an inch or more –
well, you were out of luck.

Not anymore! This article gives you several step-by-step guides for painting different freehand "decals." These instructions will help all Games Workshop hobbyists, but Bretonnian and Space Marine players will benefit the most with their need for Chapter insignia and heraldry. So bring a steady hand along with a little patience and read on!