Fired-On Images Decal Paper/10

Quick Overview
The 10 Pack of Fired-on Decal Paper includes:

• Ten sheets of decal transfer paper.
• Instructions for creating your unique decals, applying them and firing in your kiln.
• Troubleshooting tips.

Decal paper, or transfer paper, works exclusively with HP or Canon B&W laser printers to put any image you can create or find on any piece of pottery.
You only need 3 things to fire on your own decal images: An HP or Canon Black and White laser printer, Fired-On Images Transfer Paper, and access to a kiln.
First, find any image from your personal collection on your computer and print it out on the decal paper.
Once the decal begins to separate from the paper backing, remove it and slide the decal on to your surface.
Position the decal and blot off the excess water, and wait an hour or so for it to completely dry.
Fire the item in your kiln and you have a permanent image fired onto your item.

For more information, please watch or download the technique sheets

1. Image has disappeared completely after firing:
Make sure that you are using An *HP or Canon BLACK-ONLY Laser Printers or Multifunction Printer /Copiers or Fax machines to make your image. Only use authentic HP or Canon toners, no substitutes. Use only “Fired-On Images™” Brand of Transfer Paper. *As of 2019 a few NEW HP models do not contain iron oxide. Before buying a new printer, Check the MSDS site linked below for the toner cartridge number to see if it contains iron oxide / ferrite. All Canon Black-only laser printers/copiers still work! http://h22235.www2.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/productdata/ljmsdsuseng.html

2. Black Toner smudged when you remove water from the unfired transfer paper:
If toner smudges on the decal paper before you’ve touched it... change paper preference in printer menu to “Heavy Paper”

3. Image wipes off after firing:
Transfer firing too low, try again at a higher temperature. Porcelain Painters check the tutorial on www.fired-on.com for cone 018 temp firing info

4. Image has faded after firing:
Transfer firing temperature is too hot…use a lower temp.

5. Image has cracks in it:
Small microscopic crackling is normal but if you see large cracks or holes after firing, be sure to handle the film as little as possible by lifting the backing paper out of water bath with film still attached then slide film onto surface gently. Use a rubber roller “brayer” over a paper towel laid on top of the image then remove water and bubbles. Do not stretch the film when applying.

6. Ware has cracked after firing:
Stoneware requires a slow fire for both heating up and cooling down. Porcelain and stoneware must be dry footed…placed directly on kiln shelf

7. Glazed Surface has bubbled or roughed up during image firing:
The Glaze you used is not suitable for additional high temperature firings. Best results with a non-moving glaze. Test first! For best with factory glazed tableware be sure that it has a permanent label stating “microwave safe” fired onto bottom.