Totally different approach: by a plastic model, maybe a WWII aircraft. It will likely have insignia decals that are wet-applied. Cut the decals into the different pieces (you don't have to trim them close), and then put them in water, one at a time. Wait about 3-5 minutes; don't stir them around or anything, just let them sit. Then pull them out and put them on the model; they should be kind of slimy and just slip off the backing paper. If you leave them in the water too long, they will slide off the paper themselves, and then you have the fun of trying to fish them out of the water. Anyway, if you buy a plastic model you can get some experience at recognizing and working with wet-transfer decals before you use the other ones on your bicycle.
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