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Decals used anywhere and
everywhere
Combining or cutting apart Decals to make new or larger Designs
The fact that they can be cut apart exploits one of the greatest versatilities of Decals.
Note: The pictures in this Gallery are all by Mr. Kulp (see Kulp House Gallery)
Firing one decal on top of
another decal (recommend 2 firings)
Over All Decorating is when you cover a piece or an area with...
An “All-Over” decal, or,
Fill in with smaller
decals
Using the same decal in a
variety of ways and with a variety of techniques
Monotone is using a decal that has a
predominant color theme. By using a lot of that decal, you theme the ware to
that color. Monotone is not necessarily using a one color decal.
1) Use on clear glaze
2) Use on a lightly colored
glaze that is the same or a complimentary color
Candles are an example of "Cold Mounting".
Cold Mounting is whenever you decorate with a Fired Decal but do not intend to fire it.
You can Cold Mount on any smooth surface. Further sealing is helpful but not necessary.
Surfaces that can be Cold Mounted:
• Soap
• Windshields
• Plastic lamp shades
• Plexiglas
• Plastic bags
• Eyeglasses
• Window glass
• High gloss wall paint
• Vinyl contact paper
• Shower doors
• Metal surfaces
You can Decoupage (seal in with
a clear drying top coat) any of the above surfaces,
plus…
• Wood
• Stone
• Bricks
• Any hard surface
Borders, Wraps, & Strips can be adapted from many directions:
1) Decals made for that purpose
2) Cut out from a larger
decal
3) Draped over edge of
piece, and excess trimmed off (This is a goody!)
4) Small decals placed in a
row (The most common method)
• tight border
• loose border
• staggered sizes (e.g.,
large-small-small-large)
• portion sliced off to
bring decals even closer together
• tiny decals in a tight
border
