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