Procedure

With which materials can I work?
  • Earthenware (eg. jugs, mugs)
  • Ceramics (eg. tiles)
  • Porcelain (eg. tableware)
  • Glass (eg. glassware, window panes)
  • Enamelled metal (eg. kitchen sings, house numbers)
What do I need to start?
  • 1. Computer
    We recommend any commercially available PC with Win XP or 7 as well as Mac.
  • 2. Software
    We recommend Adobe Photoshop versions CS2, 3, 4 or CS5 and 6 with Adobe Print Tool.
  • 3. Printer / Copier
    It is possible to choose among several A3 and A4 printing systems.
  • 4. Toner and developer
    It is possible to choose among several 4 colour sets.
  • 5. Special water-slide decal paper
    It is possible to choose among several types and sizes.
  • 6. Coating
    It is possible to combine the chosen 4 colours toner set with a suitable liquid cover coat, laminating paper, spray or pre-lacquered paper. All combinations are available with and without flux.
  • 7. Material
    The compatibility between the material and the chosen 4 colour toner set must be previously tested.
  • 8. Kiln
    We recommend chamber ovens equipped with automatic control (at least 3 zones), in different sizes (for instance 30, 60 or 80 liters) and with reasonable performance (4kW or more).
Procedure

Applications ideas
  • Tiles
  • Border patterns
  • Souvenirs
  • Coffee cups
  • Tableware
  • Murals
  • Flooring
  • Crockery
  • Ceramics
  • Jewellery
  • Sanitary ware
  • Glassware
  • Window panes
  • Kitchen signs
  • House numbers
  • Address plaques
  • Urns
  • Memorial plaques