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Yes! There is no lead in any of our underglaze transfer or overglaze decal sheets and they are all food safe when fired according to the directions on ourinstruction page.
Underglaze Transfers are recommended for green and bisqueware ceramic pots only. Overglaze Decals are recommended for use on previous glazed fired ceramic pieces and work best on a white or light colored glaze.
Underglaze Transfers are sheet of rice paper that has been individually silk screened with ceramic underglaze and then made available for you to apply like a temporary tattoo to your ceramic pieces. These sheets are typically one or just a few colors and come in with a 19" x 13" usable area. They can be applied to wet, leather hard, or bisqued pottery and need to be fired with a clear or translucent zinc free glaze on top. If you are glaze firing to a temperature exceeding cone 6 a glaze on top glaze coat is not necessary. Since these are made from underglaze they act similar to other underglazes and can be layered with underglazes. For more detailed instructions on the application process click HERE.
Yes! The application process is a bit different for each process and we highly recommend experimenting but our transfers can be applied to wet, leather hard, and bisqued pottery. Please view our video tutorial page for some helpful videos and or our application instruction page for more detailed instructions.
Our overglaze decals can only be applied to previously glaze fired pottery.
Our transfers act as any other underglaze would so they will not stick to your kiln shelf or other pots unless you have added a overglaze to them. They can also be combined in any order with underglazes.
Wiping pots after bisquing is not recommended when you are using any underglaze decals as the ink is not set until it has a glaze on top or they are fired to a minimum of cone 6. If you get them wet or rub them after bisque it will smear the images. You can instead take them out side and blow them off if there is a lot of dust on them. Canned air or a compressor is good for this task although with my own pots I don't need to do this step when I glaze them with our rubbing technique that can be seenhere.
You can use any glaze you like on top but keep in mind the translucency of the glaze will affect how much of the design you see. Even some clear glazes can appear cloudy or milky when applied too thick so consistency is also a concern. I recommend experimenting with some test tiles to get the perfect glaze before glazing a bunch of work.
I use Cone 5 HF-9 clear zinc free glaze from Amaco (it fires well to cone 6 too). I buy it in premixed gallons so I can brush it on each piece and I fire it to Cone 6 with a 5 min hold at temperature and a slow cool of 150 degrees per hour until it reaches 1800 degrees and then I shut the kiln off and let it cool naturally until about 200 when I crack the lid to peek.
Any and all! I highly recommend experimenting with different firing temperature and atmospheres to see what feels right for your work. I personally fire to Cone 6 in an electric kiln but have also had lots of fun using our transfers on pots fired in gas reduction kilns and wood fired kilns reaching cone 12. Our designs can also be used in low fire work with an over glaze on top.
If your final glaze firing temperature will be under Cone 6 to it is important to note that you will need an over glaze on top to seal the designs in and prevent them from rubbing off. It's also worth noting to take care when glazing and handling bisqueware with transfer designs as they can smudge when rubbed or if they get wet prior to the glaze application.
All water slide overglaze decals are food safe and lead free. They should be applied after your ceramic piece has been glaze fired and work best over a white or light-colored glaze as they are semitransparent.
Materials Needed
• Overglaze Decal Sheet
• Glazed ceramic piece to apply decal to
• Bowl of warm water
• Plastic rib tool (I use the yellow Y3 mud tools rib) or a roller also works
• Sharp scissors
• Rubbing alcohol
• Lint free cloth
• Kiln ☺
1. Begin with using your lint free cloth and clean the area of the piece you are applying decals to with the rubbing alcohol to make sure all the oils from your skin and dust is off the surface.
2. Cut out the decal you want to use with scissors. We recommend cutting as close to the image as possible because the durable flux top coat will leave a slight line where you cut the decal out.
3. Place the decal in a bowl of warm water and wait about 30 seconds or until you are able to gently slide the decal from the paper backing.
4. Slide the decal off the paper backing onto your ceramic piece making sure you leave the decal face up.
5. Hold your decal in place and starting in the center use your rib or roller to press the decal onto the ceramic piece like you would a sticker on a car window. You want to be sure to start in the center and fan outwards to get all the bubbles out. Try to fan from the inside out over the edge so you don’t accidently pick up or rip the decal.
6. Carefully dry your decal with a new lint free cloth, again working from the center and working out. Allow the decal to dry overnight or at minimum until no moisture is left (about 6 hours).
Kiln Fired Overglaze Decal Instructions
Our full-color water slide overglaze decals are food safe and lead free. Apply them
after glaze firing for best results. Because they are semi-transparent, they work best on
white or light-colored glazes, smooth flat surfaces, and non-textured finishes. Note:
curved surfaces can be more challenging to apply to.
Materials Needed
• Elan Transfers Kiln Fired Overglaze Decal
• Glazed ceramic piece to apply decal to
• Bowl of warm water
• Plastic rib tool (I use the yellow Y3 mud tools rib) or a roller also works
• Sharp scissors
• Rubbing alcohol
• Lint free cloth
• Kiln ☺
1. Clean the Surface: Use a lint-free cloth and rubbing alcohol to remove oils and
dust from the ceramic surface.
2. Prep the Decal: Remove the white protective sheet from the decal. Cut out your
design as close to the edge as possible to minimize visible cut lines after firing.
3. Pre-warm China and Decal: Soak your china in hot water (115–125°F) for a few
minutes and leave it wet to help the decal stick. Meanwhile, dip the decal in
lukewarm water (85–95°F) for 3 seconds, then let it sit on a table for 45–60 seconds
until it uncurls. This helps the decal be less brittle and more flexible.
4. Apply the Decal: Slide the decal onto the china and gently smooth it from the
center outward using a paper towel, squeegee, or angled paint brush to remove all
air and water. Trapped moisture may cause bubbling during heating.
5. Dry Thoroughly: Use a clean lint-free cloth to gently dry from the center out. Let it
dry completely - ideally overnight or for at least 6 hours until no moisture is left.
6. Fire: Once fully dry, fire your piece in a kiln according to this:
▪ 350°F / HR until 788°F hold for 0 min
▪ 400°F / HR until 1616°F hold for 15 min
▪ Shut off kiln and let cool
If you are using a manual or kiln sitter kiln please fire to cone 012 and use a slow
increase until the kiln reaches 500 degrees F and then fire on a medium setting until
cone 012.
Oven Fired Overglaze Decal Instructions
Safe to use on pre-made pottery that is oven safe up to 375°. For example; ring dishes,
wall plates, ornaments, or decorative plates. These are not food or dishwasher safe
and are for decorative use only.
Materials Needed:
• Elan Transfers Oven Fired Overglaze Decal
• Chinaware
• Bowl of hot water & lukewarm water
• Paper towel or squeegee
• Sharp scissors
• Lint free cloth
• Oven ☺
1. Clean the Surface: Use a lint-free cloth and rubbing alcohol to remove oils and
dust from the ceramic surface.
2. Prep the Decal: Remove the white protective sheet from the decal. Cut out your
design as close to the edge as possible to minimize visible cut lines after firing.
3. Pre-warm China and Decal: Soak your china in hot water (115–125°F) for a few
minutes and leave it wet to help the decal stick. Meanwhile, dip the decal in
lukewarm water (85–95°F) for 3 seconds, then let it sit on a table for 45–60 seconds
until it uncurls. This helps the decal be less brittle and more flexible.
4. Apply the Decal: Slide the decal onto the china and gently smooth it from the
center outward using a paper towel, squeegee, or angled paint brush to remove all
air and water. Trapped moisture may cause bubbling during heating.
5. Dry Thoroughly: Use a clean lint-free cloth to gently dry from the center out. Let it
dry completely - ideally overnight or for at least 6 hours until no moisture is left.
6. Cure in Oven: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 15 minutes. Thicker items like
stoneware may require extra time. If clear areas turn brown, the heat was too high -
adjust for your oven as needed.
24k Gold Overglaze Decal Instructions
NOT MICROWAVE SAFE
Water slide overglaze 24K gold decals for use on pottery that has already
been glazed fired. We use the highest quality German gold for our decals
which will result in the brightest and purest gold designs on the market. These
work best on smooth flat surfaces and non-textured finishes. Note: curved surfaces
can be more challenging to apply to.
Materials Needed:
• Elan Transfers 24k Gold Overglaze Decal
• Glazed ceramic piece to apply decal to
• Bowl of warm water
• Plastic rib tool (I use the yellow Y3 mud tools rib) or a roller also works
• Sharp scissors
•
Rubbing alcohol
• Lint free cloth
• Kiln ☺
1. Clean the Surface: Use a lint-free cloth and rubbing alcohol to remove oils and
dust from the ceramic surface.
2. Prep the Decal: Remove the white protective sheet from the decal. Cut out your
design as close to the edge as possible to minimize visible cut lines after firing.
3. Pre-warm China and Decal: Soak your china in hot water (115–125°F) for a few
minutes and leave it wet to help the decal stick. Meanwhile, dip the decal in
lukewarm water (85–95°F) for 3 seconds, then let it sit on a table for 45–60 seconds
until it uncurls. This helps the decal be less brittle and more flexible.
4. Apply the Decal: Slide the decal onto the china and gently smooth it from the
center outward using a paper towel, squeegee, or angled paint brush to remove all
air and water. Trapped moisture may cause bubbling during heating.
5. Dry Thoroughly: Use a clean lint-free cloth to gently dry from the center out. Let it
dry completely - ideally overnight or for at least 6 hours until no moisture is left.
6. Fire: Fire to cone 018 or 019 on a slow schedule. If using a manual or kiln sitter kiln,
fire to cone 019 with a slow increase of 150°F per hour until the kiln reaches 750°F,
then continue on a medium setting until cone 019 is reached.
When using with full-color kiln fired overglaze decals, fire those first to cone 012, then
apply gold decals and fire again to cone 018/019.
We want our customers to feel safe and informed. We want to empower you to make appropriate decisions about your work. If you are making products intended for food use or you intend on selling your products in California you will need to be informed about FDA and California Prop 65 safety laws.
FUMES DURING THE FIRING PROCESS
The covercoat on the decals is made of organic materials that will burn off during the firing process between 400F and 800F and should be vented to the outside. The fume might be noxious and we strongly recommend using the combination of a Orton VentMaster (inside the kiln type ventilation) combined with a hood ventilation above the kiln to insure that all fumes are safely vented to the outside.
All of our silkscreen ceramic decals and glass decals are printed using lead and cadmium free colors. However decorating your pieces using lead free ceramic decals does not ensure that your glaze, glass or kiln doesn't harbor heavy metals.
Some of our digital decals are printed using colors containing trace amounts of lead. We have had products using these colors tested by an independent laboratory and those products were found to meet FDA standards. However, this does not mean that your product will meet FDA standards or Proposition 65 safety standards. To ensure that your product meets FDA and/ or Prop 65 standards we recommend having your product tested by a reputable lab such as Bureau Veritas.
To ensure that your ceramics and glassware are lead free and cadmium free, is it absolutely necessary to apply lead/ cadmium free decals on lead/ cadmium free glazes and glasses. Lead free ceramics and glass pieces should not be fired together with those containing lead as the resulting emissions could release heavy metals. Lead free colors could then become contaminated with lead.
Because there are various points in the production process where heavy metals can be introduced, it is necessary that the end user tests their product according to the relevant standard procedures for all products manufactured under his/her technical production conditions. If you intend on selling your products in California, you will need to be aware of safety regulations outlined in Proposition 65.
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, referred to as Proposition 65, requires that consumers be warned about products that may contain one of over 850 listed substances. Among these substances are lead and cadmium. If you test your product and it is found to exceed Prop 65 limits, Califorina law requires warnings be provided to inform consumers of the potential exposure to the toxic chemicals. Proposition 65 does not ban any product from being sold, it just requires a warning to the consumer.
The information we provide here is only intended to be used as advice and is not legally binding. We want you to be informed to make proper choices, but we are not liable for any damages caused by unsafe products.
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