Sylvia See on tue 25 feb 97
Thanks Veronica for your answer to my decal quest. Your suggestion for the
stamps sounds great for some other projects I am working on but in this
case I need decals made from photographs. I can scan them to my computer,
but need colored pictures made. Out of sheer curiosity, are pottery decals
made from an ink that won't burn out, or a glaze applied to decal. I am
anxious to see my first one. I am also curious about toxicity if applied on
top of a glaze on a functional piece used for food or drink.
Sylvia See sylviac@telusplanet.net
I really like my bifocals
My dentures fit me fine
My hearing aid works perfect
But Lord I miss my mind!!!!
Robert Kittel on wed 26 feb 97
The "ink" used in making ceramic decals is actually a finely ground low fire
glaze compound. The glaze is carried in a "vehicle" usually an oil based
clear compound. This is in turn silk screened onto a prepared paper, Decal
paper, then "Locked" on with a clear coat that burns out during the firing
process. During firing, usually at 017 the kiln door or lid must be left
open untill perhaps as high as 1100 degrees F, allowing the oil based
compounds to burn and vent from the kiln. If these gases are allowed to
remain in the kiln or the firing cycle is too fast then colors may be
affected or decals may bubble and lift. Since decal glazes are low fire they
are usually made from lead and frits, yes they are toxic, unless they are
specifically formulated with non-toxic materials.
Art decal in Long Beach CA can do almost any type of decal you may need.
Art Decal
1144 Loma Ave
Long Beach California
(562) 434-2711
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>Thanks Veronica for your answer to my decal quest. Your suggestion for the
>stamps sounds great for some other projects I am working on but in this
>case I need decals made from photographs. I can scan them to my computer,
>but need colored pictures made. Out of sheer curiosity, are pottery decals
>made from an ink that won't burn out, or a glaze applied to decal. I am
>anxious to see my first one. I am also curious about toxicity if applied on
>top of a glaze on a functional piece used for food or drink.
>Sylvia See sylviac@telusplanet.net
>I really like my bifocals
>My dentures fit me fine
>My hearing aid works perfect
>But Lord I miss my mind!!!!
>
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