Waterslide Decals
Waterslide decals is a tranfer printed onto a special paper that will allow your
design to slide off the paper when submersed in water. Waterslide decals are
considered an indirect decorating process because the enamels are printed flat
onto the transfer paper before the application onto the product. Clearly,
the shape of the object for decoration dictates the size and placement.
One advantage to using decals is that a decal's cover-coat
is flexible and can be stretched so that the design will fit the shape of the
product. Why not promote your company and apply your company logo on the
bottom or back of the decorated products (backstamp)?
Our waterslide decals are made to be fired onto ceramic or glass products but
also can be applied onto wood or metal surfaces. Due to the fact that our
decals do not have an adhesive underside, a clear-coat
or varnish is required on top of the decal to adhere the decal to the surface.
Decal Craft does not produce open stock decals and
a printed catalog is not
available.
Types of Products for Ceramic Decals: (Decorative Purpose Only)
Wood Candles
Metal Soap
Etc.............All Shapes And Sizes.
Ceramic
Waterslide Decals
Decal Craft custom makes ceramic onglaze decals. Ceramic decals can be
fired onto stoneware, bone china, and porcelain. We stock a wide range of
colors to meet your needs. This includes precious metal gold, purples, metallic
silver and bronze.
Types of Products for Ceramic Decals: (Decorative Purpose Only)
|
Lamps |
Coffee mugs |
| College Steins |
Souvenir/Collector Plates |
| Ashtrays
|
Tap Handles |
| Tiles |
Bottles Etc......All Shapes and
Sizes |
.
Glass
Waterslide Decals
Glass decals are produced in two firing temperatures, for soda lime
glassware (drink ware) and borosilicate (pyrex) glass used in industrial and
commercial applications. We stock a wide range of colors to meet your needs.
This includes precious
metal gold, purples, metallic silver and bronze and satin etch.
Types of Products for Glass Decals: (Decorative Purpose Only)
Beer
Steins Wine
Glass/Flute
Tiffany
Lamps Bottles
Lab Glass
Glass Mugs Etc.............All Shapes And Sizes.
Borosilicate
Decals
Borosilicate decals are printed in a wide array of colors. Suitable for hand
blown glass, art glass, laboratory and scientific applications.
Request a quote for
your next custom project.
Town Names (Name Drops)
Town names are the names of cities, towns or events that can be printed and
be applied to existing stock designs. There are thousands and thousands of
stock designs available which can be easily transformed into an exclusive
souvenir design for a particular event or location.
(250
pc minimum)
Personalization
Personalized names(36 name minimum),
phone numbers and Backstamps(150 pc minimum)
are available in both ceramic on-glaze and glass temperature.
Personal names are printed and priced on a per setup basis. Each
setup consists of a print area of 9"x15", and the amount of names per set up
will depend on the sizing of each name.
Have your company recognized on every decorated ware with a
backstamp. Film charges applicable.
Temperature
(On-glaze)
Ceramic Firing Range: 735º
-
770º Celsius (1390º - 1420º
Fahrenheit)
Recommended cone, 017
Higher firing is for ceramic/porcelain
applications.
Holding peak temperature 10 – 20 minutes (depending on conditions and
equipment)
Glass Firing Range:
580º -
620º Celsius (1050º - 1120º
Fahrenheit)
Recommended cone, 022 or 021
Lower firing is for glassware
applications.
Holding peak temperature 10 – 20 minutes (depending on conditions and
equipment)
Fast Firing: You can fire at the upper firing limits, at a
fast ramp up of temperature with no hold at the peak temp.
For best results, allow decorated ware to
thoroughly dry before firing. These temperatures are by no means absolutes
and we therefore suggest that you
request samples to try on your wares under
your conditions. Firing conditions and substrates
will vary and will have varying results.
Under optimum conditions, the firing cycle
should be slow and well ventilated.
Please note that we cannot take
responsibility for the lead and cadmium levels of the ceramic/glass decals
when fired. Unless otherwise stated please DO NOT
decorate on surfaces that come in contact with food or drink.
Please see
our regulations
page. We also will be stocking Lead-Free colors in the near future.
If decals are used on food-bearing surfaces,
we suggest that the products be tested to comply with FDA
and state rules.
Cost Guidelines
The cost of a custom decal will depend on the
number of colors to be printed, the size of the image, and the quantity
required. Due to the nature of the printing, there is 10% overrun and underrun
on quantity ordered. Our minimum order
quantity per design is 72 pieces. We also print name drops (town names)
with a minimum quantity of 250 pieces per name
and backstamps(min.150 pcs) . Multiple
designs with common colors can often be printed on the same setup. This
can be a more economical method of production. Additional charges to
consider are artwork/film charges, shipping and taxes.
Please complete our price
estimate form if you have a design or logo you are interested in
producing as waterslide decals.
Decal Craft does not produce stock decals and is a
custom decal manufacturer. A
printed catalog is not available.
