{"product_id":"decals-gold-for-the-singer-featherweight-221-221k-sewing-machine-1933-1937","title":"Decals, Gold Celtic Knot Style for the Singer Featherweight 221, 221K Sewing Machine 1933-1937","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Gold \"Celtic Knot\" Decal Set is for Featherweights made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/singer-featherweight.com\/blogs\/schoolhouse\/timeline-history-of-the-singer-featherweight\" title=\"Singer Featherweight Historical Timeline\"\u003e1933 to 1937\u003c\/a\u003e where the gold decals wrapped around the front right corner of the bed of the machine.  Watch the video tutorial for how to easily apply these decals to the bed of your machine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have received many requests over the years to offer special decals for those venturing into the process of repainting their Singer Featherweight, and we are very pleased to now make them available!  Please note, however, that at this time \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ewe cannot offer any advice for disassembly, what brand or products to use, the painting process or anything related to this type of Featherweight restoration\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eexcept\u003c\/span\u003e what is already supplied in the decal instructions below.\u003c\/strong\u003e  These decals are provided as a courtesy to those wanting a do-it-yourself (D.I.Y.) venture.  Please read through all the material before proceeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter making many comparisons, these decal sets are extremely sophisticated for clarity and meticulous in design, catching all the details to restore your machine to accuracy based on the original era of your Featherweight.  The Singer Featherweight restoration process just got better and is now so much easier for decal application!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice breaks available for multiple sets:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1-4 Sets = $27.95 each\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5-9 Sets = $20.95 each\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10-19 Sets = $16.95 each\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 or more Sets = $13.95 each\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e  **********************************\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWATERSLIDE DECAL APPLICATION TIPS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Download a PDF of these written instructions here for easy printing.)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTools Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSharp scissors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePan of clean, lukewarm water\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e(distilled water is preferred)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSmall, soft paintbrush\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePaper towel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Product Option:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.walthers.com\/solvaset-decal-setting-solvent-2oz-59-1ml-bottle\" title=\"Walther's Solvaset for Singer Featherweight 221 222 Waterslide Decals\"\u003eWalthers Solvaset\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (which can usually be purchased from most hobby stores). This is used after the decals have been applied and allowed to dry for 10 minutes. The Solvaset softens the decal to help it blend in to irregular surfaces and melts the edges so they blend in with the painted surface. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWaterslide decals are extremely delicate and require care. If not applied properly, the decal may rip or tear during application. It is suggested that you test the application process before you apply decals to your machine. \u003cem\u003e(Your machine only requires one \"Singer\" decal for the light housing, so the extra \"Singer\" name decal can be used as your test sample for experimentation.)\u003c\/em\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDue to many variables in the preparation, painting and decal process, the Featherweight Shop assumes no liability for damages to the decals during application or to the surface of your sewing machine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe application surface should be as smooth and glossy as possible. A surface that is rough or dull can create what is called a \"silvering\" of the decal. This \u003cem\u003esilvering\u003c\/em\u003e effect is actually a result of microscopic air bubbles that get trapped in the pores of a rough or dull surface, affecting the the final appearance of the decal on the machine.  Therefore, having a glossy smooth surface before applying the decal will help prevent this.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePrepare the application surface by making sure that it is free of any oils, lint or other contaminates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eRemove the decal sheet from packaging gently. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCut out the decals using a sharp pair of scissors leaving at least ¼\" - ½” between the decal print and cutting edge. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAfter the decal is cut out, submerge it face down in the pan of lukewarm water. It will curl at first then straighten out.  Leave it in the water anywhere from 15-30 seconds. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWhile it is soaking, wet the surface of the machine where the decal will be placed by dabbing water on with your small soft brush.  This will give you some more time to position the decal during application. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOnce in position, gently brush the decal using a small, soft brush to smooth out the decal and help remove the water from underneath it. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAfter the decal is positioned exactly in place, use a (soft) folded paper towel to remove any excess water left by the brush, dabbing very gently on the decal areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDECAL FAQS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these decals an adhesive sticker? \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThese decals are \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e stickers and they \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emust\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e have a clear-coat applied over them after they are completely dry. It is recommended to wait 5-10 hours depending on ambient temperature before applying a clear-coat. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat clear-coat product is recommended?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe decal manufacturer recommends that you use a 2K catalyzed urethane clear-coat.  There are many different clear-coat products available, but not all clear-coat products are compatible with water-slide decals. Some aerosol clears have components in them that can attack the decals, so please use the sample pieces that are included to test your clear-coat before using on your final project.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a proper way to apply the clear-coat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen spraying on the clear-coat, it is very important to lay down one or two \"tack\" or \"mist\" coats first and let it flash off for 15-30 minutes before applying wet coats. This helps to shield the decals from any possible reactions with the various brands of clear-coats.  That being said, these decals have been specially coated with a very thin layer of inter-coat to help protect them from possible chemical reactions that may occur when using some clear-coats.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use these decals without repainting my whole machine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes \u0026amp; No. It's your machine so you can do whatever you would like to it!  That being said, it won't work very well to just place them over your existing decals.  While the black japanning paint on the Singer Featherweight was very hardy, you'd still have to remove all the clear shellac and old decals first.  Then you could apply the new decals and a new clear-coat (but we cannot give any advice as to the best process for removing the old shellac).  This process would still be done at your own risk and level of experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWe look forward to seeing the beautiful machines you restore... \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/singer-featherweight.com\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Send us photos of your painted Singer Featherweight machines!\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease feel free to send us your photos for Featherweight show-n-tell!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI don't want to paint my own machine, but would still like to get it restored, do you have anyone you can recommend to do this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe cost for machine restoration can vary greatly depending on the level of machine preparation and mechanical skill for disassembly \/ reassembly.  Some just mask the machine off in some key areas and paint around them.  Others will completely dismantle the machine and use an extremely extensive process for restoration that makes for a \"showroom\" Featherweight.  Here is the list of a few resources that come highly recommended, but please know that a couple of them are booked solid for a couple of years or are not taking custom machines for painting any longer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:Laskew9243@gmail.com?subject=Featherweight%20Machine%20Painting%20Service\"\u003eLloyd's Featherweight Painting Service\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in Anaheim, California\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/featherweightsincolor.com\" title=\"Singer Featherweights in Color - Painted Featherweights\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGerald Holmes at Singer Featherweights in Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in Arkansas (booked solid)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/singer-featherweights-revived.com\/photo-gallery.html\" title=\"Singer-Featherweights-Revived\"\u003eRick Armao - Singer Featherweights Revived\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in Wisconsin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(booked solid, not taking customer-supplied machines any longer)\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Singer Featherweight Shop","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":35220293255323,"sku":"RA-SFR-1933","price":27.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ Silver","offer_id":35220293320859,"sku":"RA-SFR-1933-GS","price":27.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0446\/3293\/2507\/products\/Gold_Waterslide_Decals_for_the_Singer_Featherweight_-_3Gold_Waterslide_Decals_for_the_Singer_Featherweight_-_3.jpg?v=1595926184","url":"https:\/\/singer-featherweight6458-com.myshopify.com\/products\/decals-gold-for-the-singer-featherweight-221-221k-sewing-machine-1933-1937","provider":"singer-featherweight6458.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}