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4.
Soak sponge and squeeze to remove excess
water. In the case of thicker
white transfer papers leave sponge
reasonably wet.
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5. Sponge lightly around
area where transfer
will be applied.
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6. Place transfer paper in
correct position on unglazed
surface with printed side facing down.
On white thicker paper,
side with raised white pattern is placed on the bisque surface. |
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7. Soak sponge again as in step 4.
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8. Start at one corner, and press evenly
over top of transfer paper with damp sponge. Take care not to
wrinkle paper. Lightly
moisten sponge if it
dries
out. Too much water may cause
the pattern to bleed.
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9. Leave to dry for 2-3 minutes for the
lighter weight papers. Removing the heavier, white papers can
be done much sooner.
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10. Slowly peel off the
transfer paper, checking print has transferred. If not, dampen again
and leave a while to dry. The paper must be removed as it can leave a
residue.
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Peel off the heavier white
papers while still wet. |
Leave until fully dry which could be 2-3 hours or longer depending on the weather.
Transparent coloured or clear glazes can be applied on the dry surface and then fired to
the appropriate temperature between 1100 and
1300 degrees.
Transfers can also be applied over
the top of a freshly glazed surface.
Note, application to raw/soft clay will not need as much water |
