Paw Print Underglaze Transfer

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A pattern on individual dog paw prints and bones. Available in black.

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      Description

      Description

      A pattern on individual dog paw prints and bones. Available in black.

      Find size details and usage information direct from the manufacturer below 

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      Basic Details

      One custom silkscreened underglaze rice paper transfer sheet for use on greenware or bisque pottery. These extra large sheets come with a usable area of 19" long x 13" wide compared to the more common 8.5" X 6.5" sheet, making them excellent for larger plates and cutting into strips to wrap all the way around a few mugs. They can can be fired to any temperature and work well in gas, wood, or electric firings. I typically fire to cone 6 with a zinc free clear glaze on top. I have also fired them to cone 11 in a reduction kiln with great success. For specific design and color please see photo and listing title. These decals are designed and made exclusively for Elan Pottery.

      Level of ease to apply - Easy

      Please note these will show backwards on the decal paper so they will print correctly on your clay piece.

      Elan Transfer Usage Instructions

       

      Underglaze Transfer Instructions

      Our underglaze transfers are lead-free, food-safe, and screen printed on rice paper -

      perfect for greenware or bisqueware. They fire up to cone 10, though lighter colors like

      pink do best at cone 6 or below. For best results, use a zinc-free clear glaze. Unglazed

      surfaces are food-safe when fired to cone 6 or higher.

      Materials Needed:

      • Elan Transfers Underglaze Transfer

      • Wet, leather hard, or bisque surface to apply transfer to

      • Bowl of water

      • Plastic rib tool (I use the yellow Y3 mud tools rib)

      • Sharp scissors

      • Pottery sponge

      • Tiny paint brush for touch ups

      • Kiln

      1. Position the Transfer: Place the transfer sheet face-down on your clay slab or

      form. Starting from the center, gently press it onto the surface using a damp (but

      well-wrung) sponge. Avoid excess water, as it can cause smearing.

      2. Watch for Color Change: As the transfer adheres, the design will darken slightly.

      Continue pressing gently with the sponge to ensure full contact with the clay.

      3. Check for Full Transfer: Slowly lift one corner of the sheet to check if the design

      has fully transferred. If not, press it back down and gently sponge again. The wetter

      the clay, the easier the transfer—but the higher the chance of smearing.

      4. Adjust Based on Clay Moisture: The amount of pressure and moisture needed

      varies depending on how wet or dry your clay is. With practice, you’ll develop a feel

      for the right balance.

      5. For Leather-Hard Clay: On firmer clay, you can use a plastic rib (like the yellow

      Mudtools Y3) to press the transfer down—similar to applying a window decal. Avoid

      using ribs on wet clay (they may smear the design) or bisqueware (they’re less

      effective).

      6. Remove the Backing Paper: Once the transfer is complete, slowly peel away the

      paper. If any areas didn’t transfer, lay it back down and rub gently with a damp

      sponge or your fingertip. Use leftover ink on the sheet and a fine brush to fill in

      missed or smudged spots.

      Greenware: Let your piece dry completely to bone dry, then bisque fire. Since the underglaze

      isn’t fully fused at this stage, handle with care to avoid smudging. Don’t wash the bisqueware -

      gently blow off any dust instead. Apply a zinc-free clear glaze and glaze fire as normal.

      Bisqueware: Wait 24 hours or more after applying the transfer before glazing to prevent

      peeling. Once fully dry, glaze and fire as usual.

      Glazing Tip: Use a thin, even coat of zinc-free glaze. Thick glaze may cause the

      design to blur.

      For more info please visit elantransfers.com

      About Elan Transfers

      Elan Transfers provides fun, unique, and high-quality underglaze decals for contemporary ceramic artists to use on their own pottery. After years of using custom decal designs on her own work, artist Leigh Anne Thompson, saw that there was a need for a fresh approach to a timeless art of underglaze transfers. In 2018 she began working with graphic designers and fellow artists to create new designs with the contemporary ceramicist in mind. Five years later Elan Transfers is now the largest modern decal company offering over 400 different designs in a range of colors! From our own handmade pottery to our specialty transfers we have a fine attention to detail and hold customer service and craftsmanship as our primary goal.

      We hope you enjoy using our Elan Transfers and would love to see what you create with them!

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