Mary on tue 5 oct 99
Please help. I've searched and searched. I'm looking for instructions on
how to apply a decal to ceramics. I have the decal, but not the know how.
Just need to know exactly what to do - have done it before YEARS ago, need
a refresher before I attempt it and mess it up.
THANKS! Mary
Carol Seidman on wed 6 oct 99
Hi Mary: Ceramic decals fire to cone 018. You need a piece of pottery
that has been glaze fired and the last firing will be for the decal.
Soak the decal in a shallow tray of water. When it seperates from the
paper, lift the decal and apply to your piece with the same side that
touched the paper, touching the pot. Wipe away the excess water and
squeegee away as much moisture as you can. I used to use the tapered end
of a rubber door stopper for this. If you dont squeegee away all the
water, you might get a bare spot where the decal did not make good
contact.. Let the decals dry overnight and fire to ^018. I used to
apply decals for a lamp manufacturer ages ago. Just holler if you need
more info. Carol Seidman
Mary wrote:
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> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> Please help. I've searched and searched. I'm looking for instructions on
> how to apply a decal to ceramics. I have the decal, but not the know how.
> Just need to know exactly what to do - have done it before YEARS ago, need
> a refresher before I attempt it and mess it up.
>
> THANKS! Mary
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Duncan and Lee Bedford on wed 6 oct 99
>From: ccpotter@rockies.net (Duncan and Lee Bedford)
>Subject: applying decals
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>Soak the decal in tepid water. The entire decal curls towards the face.
The decal then should be removed from the container and allowed to uncurl,
indicating that it is ready to be applied. Transfer onto clean fired glaze
surface. Remove any water or air bubbles with a pliable rubber squeegee or
sponge. Tissue paper is used to remove excess water that could seep back
under decal and cause blistering. The decal on the ware should be allowed
to dry overnight before firing.
>The firing cycle should be slow and well ventilated during the first stage.
This enables the film to burn off and escape, leaving only the design.
>Here's a sample firing schedule 18" x 18" Paragon, medium packed, ^018
(for reds and blues try 021 or 020.
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>lid propped
>Low 45 mins. top switch
>Low 45 mins. bottom switch
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>med 45 mins. top switch
>med 45 mins bottom switch
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>close lid
>med top switch
>high bottom switch
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>Allow kiln to cool slowly.
Good luck,
Lee
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Mary V Smith on thu 7 oct 99
Dear Mary,
Applying decals is very easy. Soak the decal in warm water, paper
side down, film side up for about 30-60 seconds, or until the film
slides easily off of the paper backing. Slide the decal off of the
paper onto your piece. Don't attempt to pick the decal up off of the
paper and apply it. It usually tears. So just place the decal where
you want it and slide decal off of the backing. Once you have it on
your piece, you need to take a tissue or dampened sponge and smooth it
out. You basically want to get the water out from behind it, so that it
no longer slides around on your piece. Then fire it! About cone
017-019. Good Luck!
Mary wrote:
>
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> Please help. I've searched and searched. I'm looking for instructions on
> how to apply a decal to ceramics. I have the decal, but not the know how.
> Just need to know exactly what to do - have done it before YEARS ago, need
> a refresher before I attempt it and mess it up.
>
> THANKS! Mary
Andre van de putte on sat 9 oct 99
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Soak the decal in water, the decal will curl up and eventually relax again.
When it relaxes, then lift it with the paper and test it by GENTLY trying to
move it around the paper (don't force it or it will tear). Then I usually
place it with the paper in the ware...and carefully slide the paper out from
under it. This prevents air bubbles from forming under the decal as it =
comes
in contact with the glazed surface. Once it is placed, I allow it to dry,
monitoring it occasionally, and using the wet decal paper as a =
=22squeegee=22 to
delicately press air pockets out to the edges. Once completely dry, I look
for =22blisters=22 (air that was trapped) and if there are any, I prick them=
with
a needle in a spot that is =22open=22 (with no pigment) and if necessary, I =
place
a drop of water to adhere areas that need to be in contact with the glaze,
and press down the bubble.
Any other questions, please email me at AvandPutte=40aol.com with Decals in =
the
subject.
Andr=E9 van de Putte
Ana Gonzalez-Martingale on tue 19 oct 99
Hi, I hope this helps. I know of a book on surface decoration that has a
section on how to apply decals. The book is " Surface decoration for low fire
ceramics" by Lynn Peters. I have never apply decals so I don't know if it
makes a difference if you apply it to low fire or high fire.
Well, have fun.
Ana...
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