Ben xyz Posted July 24 Report Share Posted July 24 Was considering putting together images for a decal sheet, but had bad luck holding onto colors (especially with reds) when doing a test (see photos). It had been fired along with some luster(ed) pieces. Had thought it would be the same firing temps for decal work, but possibly I'm wrong. Experience? According to Xpression instructions, decals should be fired at 016-015. Would gasses from the lusters possibly affect the decal colors? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted July 24 Report Share Posted July 24 testing is needed.Luster fumes are very powerful These will also wear off really fast in fuctional use. And most are not food safe as well Callie Beller Diesel and Ben xyz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben xyz Posted July 24 Author Report Share Posted July 24 Wasn't sure about adding a very low temperature clear over the decal(s) to help hold onto it longer. If applied to a decorative plate or vase, ongoing washing would be minimal. Will likely contact Xpression decals next to find out more and report back. Roberta12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callie Beller Diesel Posted July 26 Report Share Posted July 26 Anything that’s fired only to cone 016 is likely to burn out or bleach if you put another coat of glaze over it. The colours or finishes at those temps are only sitting on the surface of the glaze, they’re not incorporated. Ben xyz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben xyz Posted July 26 Author Report Share Posted July 26 Have heard back from Xpression - seems the luster firing that this vessel was included with was not compatible for their decals. It needs to be 3 1/2 hours fast at c016 (versus the 6 hrs at c018 it was fired at). If I continue to consider using decals, I'll need to call around for room in someone else's kiln. Xpression did not answer whether there was a preference of clay body or (fired) glaze that the decals would work best on. Likely that's left up to me to experiment with. Thanks for the input here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted July 27 Report Share Posted July 27 1 hour ago, Ben xyz said: Have heard back from Xpression - seems the luster firing that this vessel was included with was not compatible for their decals. It needs to be 3 1/2 hours fast at c016 (versus the 6 hrs at c018 it was fired at). If I continue to consider using decals, I'll need to call around for room in someone else's kiln. Xpression did not answer whether there was a preference of clay body or (fired) glaze that the decals would work best on. Likely that's left up to me to experiment with. Thanks for the input here! Decals look best on white bodies so the colors pop. Forget the clear as noted in above post, its a higher cone and will burn off. Decals and lusters are different animals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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