vlwilson Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Greetings, I am an adviser to the Theta's, and I want them to do an art project. I saw a really neat utube on how to imprint on ceramic (and even bought the special ink-jet water decal paper to make our logos). Now I was pricing ceramic plates and they are exorbitant. At least it is when I need 40 plates. But, I saw a sale on white stoneware plates. Can I use stoneware instead of ceramic? Basically, you transfer the logo onto the plate and then bake it in the oven for anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes (directions vary). So... an I substitute stoneware plates (cheaper) for ceramic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzine Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Stoneware is a type of ceramic. What exactly are these decals though? Will these plates be use for anything other than decoration? Because I can't imagine that simply baking them in an oven, will be hot enough to set the decal, for food use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlwilson Posted September 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 They are SUPPOSED to be for food use!!! It's a decal with our letters Theta Gamma Pi> Here's the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkJxFveQU8M "Magic decal paper can be used on ceramics and the designs created can be dishwasher proof. There are quite a few stages to using this paper but all of them are easy. You do need to test it before you use it. Follow all the stages and then put in the oven for approx 8 minutes to make it safe for the dishwasher. We do advise this paper shouldn't be used for commercial purposes." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 I don't see why not use stoneware. Buy one and try it. I've been looking for something like this to buy in the UK for a long time, so I'm interested to see how you get on........ Or go to your nearest charity/pound shop/local market and buy the cheapest plain white ware you can find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Bridge Pottery Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 They seem to be pushing the magical dishwasher and leaving out where they say "Avoid placing decals on areas where food or drink may come into contact with it. EG for mugs, avoid inside and mouth area" Sounds to me like the dishwasher is just a ploy to make you think it is permanent but I don't see why you couldn't use them for a small art project as long as you know they will not last forever. I had some decals printed but they went up to 800-1000 degC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 For an art project they sound great for real world use they sound like a waste of time or worse-dangerous for food use. I do not think there has been a ceramic breakthru where you can (bake the stuff in a home oven ) and it will last or be safe to use. Art project sounds fine as long as it not funtional. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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