Add vibrant designs to your pottery with our made to order overglaze decal sheets, now available in both kiln fired and low temp oven fired options! These full-color water slide decals are perfect for adding professional detail to your ceramics. 

🔥 Kiln Fired Decals:

• Each sheet measures 10.5" x 7.5" of usable design area, and decals can be cut out and applied individually for custom placement.
• Food safe, lead-free, and durable
• Microwave, dishwasher, and oven safe
• Skill level: 5/5 - Advanced; may take some practice.

Note: A thin yellow flux coating will burn off during firing, leaving a glossy clear finish. 

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.