{"id":2114,"date":"2026-10-23T07:23:50","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T07:23:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decalcer.com\/?page_id=2114"},"modified":"2026-10-23T07:41:41","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T07:41:41","slug":"como-aplicar-decalques-ceramicos","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.decalcer.com\/en\/como-aplicar-decalques-ceramicos\/","title":{"rendered":"How to apply ceramic decals, step by step"},"content":{"rendered":"

Short answer:<\/strong> soak the decal in lukewarm water for 30 to 60 seconds, until the film slides off the paper. Slide it onto the clean piece and press out the water and air bubbles with a rubber squeegee. Leave it to dry overnight, then fire it at the decal\u2019s temperature. If you prefer, Decalcer can apply and fire the decals for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Decals, the clean piece, a bowl of lukewarm water, a rubber squeegee or soft sponge, a lint-free cloth and access to a ceramic kiln.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step by step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Prepare the piece.<\/strong> It must be clean, dry and grease-free. Wipe it with alcohol or a degreaser.<\/li>\n\n
  2. Cut out the decal<\/strong>, leaving a small margin around the design.<\/li>\n\n
  3. Soak in lukewarm water<\/strong> for 30 to 60 seconds, until the film slides on the paper.<\/li>\n\n
  4. Position it.<\/strong> Hold the paper against the piece and slide the decal into place.<\/li>\n\n
  5. Remove water and bubbles<\/strong> from the centre outwards with the squeegee or sponge. Trapped bubbles cause defects in firing.<\/li>\n\n
  6. Dry<\/strong> thoroughly, ideally overnight.<\/li>\n\n
  7. Fire<\/strong> with a slow temperature rise and good ventilation at the start, so the film burns off cleanly. Then go up to the decal\u2019s temperature: around 820 \u00b0C for low fire, up to 1200 \u00b0C for high fire, 520 \u00b0C for glass.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Common mistakes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n