They’re also a great way to advertise your company. But, just because they’re called hard hat decals, that doesn’t mean you have to use them exclusively for hard-hats. A good hard hat decal will also look great on your company vehicle, your tool box, or even your favorite tool.
Construction workers have one of the toughest jobs out there, so their hard hat decals have to be just as tough. They have to be able to stand up to extremes of heat and cold that most workers never have to worry about, not to mention mechanical knocks and abrasions from being used in a dynamic work environment. So decent hard hat decals — whether they advertise the company or the local union — not only need to look good, they also have to be made of durable materials. Paper labels might work for some temporary uses, but most hard hat decals need to be made of robust, long lasting vinyl or similar plastics.
Sometimes, people make hard hat decals as a hobby. Building hard hat models is a pastime for many hobbyists, but building the model is just one part of the process. Many scale modelers also enjoy the process of customizing their creations with custom decals. These decals can show the creator’s name, branded logo, or any other design they want to feature on the body of a hard hat model. Custom decals are easy to make and apply to the model with the right tools at hand.
To have your own custom made decal, follow the given steps:
-Purchase decal paper. This type of specialty paper is available online or from scale model shops. The paper comes in either white or clear and is made for both inkjet and laser printers.
-Print your custom logo or design onto the paper. It is important to print a test page of your design before printing on the decal paper. This allows minor adjustments to be made for the size and shape of the design.
-Spray the clear acrylic paint onto the decal sheet. This seals the ink onto the paper. For best results, use a glossy finish instead of a matte finish.
-Dry the decal sheets overnight. Once the sheets are no longer limp or damp, it is dry enough to cut out the decals and place on the cap.
-Apply the decals to the hard hat. Use Micro-Set to affix the decal to the surface and a dab of Micro-Sol to soften the decal to conform to the texture of the hard hat surface as it dries.
If you have a go at making your own custom decals, you’ll find that it is an interesting and pleasurable experience. And if you find you need to have many duplicates made, many hard hat sticker companies will create decals directly from your design. Hard hat decals are becoming increasingly more popular. Work with your company or union to spread the word with your own hard hat decal.