How to Apply Decals to Bisque Projects
Decals are an easy way to add artistic detail to a ceramic piece.
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Things You'll Need
- Decal Squeegees
- Kilns
- Clear Matte Glazes
- Rags
- Sponges
- Containers Of Lukewarm Water
- Decals
- Fine Sandpaper
Instructions
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Prepare the surface on which you want to put the decal. Make sure it's clean and smooth. Use fine sandpaper if it needs work.
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Pour glaze inside the piece and let it dry if it is intended to hold water or food.
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Apply a clear matte glaze to the bottom of the piece and to the area where the decal will go.
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Fire the piece in a kiln.
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Put the decal in a container of lukewarm water ' it will curl up. As the decal comes away from its backing, it will begin to uncurl. It should now be ready to apply.
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Wet the area on the project with a clean, damp rag.
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Slip the decal from its backing onto the glazed area.
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Use a damp sponge to press the air bubbles out starting at the center of the decal and working outward.
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Finish with a decal squeegee to insure that it's completely flat against the surface.
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Let it dry for at least three hours and fire again.
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Comments
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adlp
Oct 10, 2008
Decals have very specific firing requirements. Most should be fired at cone 018 to 020, but it's a very good idea when purchasing decals to find out what the firing temperature should be. If you fire it in a standard glaze fire, the decal will burn and the results will NOT be pretty! -
adlp
Oct 10, 2008
Decals have very specific firing requirements. Most should be fired at cone 018 to 020, but it's a very good idea when purchasing decals to find out what the firing temperature should be. If you fire it in a standard glaze fire, the decal will burn and the results will NOT be pretty!
