Decals

# CERAMIC DECALS :

* Overglaze Decals :
* Water - Slide Decals
* Heat - Release Decals
* Inglaze Decals :
* Earthenware Decals
* Porcelain Decals

# Enamelware Decals
# Glass Decals
# Tile Decals
# Color - Changing Decals by Temperature

# Standard Sizes of Decal Paper :
A Type : 390 mm x 540 mm
B Type : 505 mm x 605 mm
C Type : 505 mm x 705 mm

# Firing Temperatures :

Listed below are the recommended firing ranges for the various transfers (Decals) within our open-stock range.

# Overglaze Decals :

Ceramics Decals : Temperature 780 ~ 830 'C
Glass Decals : Temperature 450 ~ 600 'C
Enamelware Decals : Temperature 730 ~ 800 'C
Gold ( Ceramics ) Decals : Temperature 750 ~ 780 'C
Gold ( Glass ) Decals : Temperature 550 ~ 600 'C
Tile Decals : Temperature 780 ~ 830 'C
Color - Changing Decals : Temperature 100 ~ 150 'C
Inglaze Decals :

Earthenware Decals : Temperature 1,050 ~ 1,100 'C
Porcelain ( Oxidation ) Decals : Temperature 1.050 ~ 1,250 'C
Porcelain ( Reduction ) Decals : Temperature 1,200 ~ 1,350 'C

It should be noted that these temperatures are given as a guide only, and that good firings depend to a large extent upon the temperature control obtained during the firing cycle.
Sample transfers are available on request so that a test firing can be undertaken. Requests for samples should be made to our print site directly.

All of our Decals are carefully manufactured to the highest standards ; but testing to meet your own particular market requirements is recommended before ordering and before using bulk quantities..



HOW TO USE ?

* FIRING

Listed below are the recommended firing ranges
for the various transfers (Decals)
within our open-stock range.

* Overglaze Decals :

Ceramics Decals : Temperature 780 ~ 830 'C
Glass Decals : Temperature 450 ~ 600 'C
Enamelware Decals : Temperature 730 ~ 800 'C
Gold ( Ceramics ) Decals : Temperature 750 ~ 780 'C
Gold ( Glass ) Decals : Temperature 550 ~ 600 'C
Tile Decals : Temperature 780 ~ 830 'C
Color - Changing Decals : Temperature 100 ~ 150 'C

* Inglaze Decals :


Earthenware Decals : Temperature 1,050 ~ 1,100 'C
Porcelain ( Oxidation ) Decals : Temperature 1.050 ~ 1,250 'C
Porcelain ( Reduction ) Decals : Temperature 1,200 ~ 1,350 'C

It should be noted that these temperatures are given as a guide only, and that good firings depend to a large extent upon the temperature control obtained during the firing cycle. Sample transfers are available on request so that a test firing can be undertaken. Requests for samples should be made to our print site directly.

All of our Decals are carefully manufactured to the highest standards ; but testing to meet your own particular market requirements is recommended before ordering and before using bulk quantities..


HOW TO ORDER OF DECALS ?


To make samples, we need actual paintings (artworks) you want to make into Decals.

Please send us the original paintings, along with the ceramics which you are planning to use.

In two weeks, we will deliver to you several samples to give you the chance of testing and selecting.


* After your own testing, if the samples you received satisfy you, give us the production order.

Please do not forget to remind us of the number of Decals you want per design.


* Once we get the information for your production request, we will fix the size of paper to be suitable for production.
We have three kinds of paper as under ;

Usually the minimum order quantity per a design will be 2,000 sheets in case of the size 505 x 705 mm.

* Standard Sizes of Sheets :

A Type : 390 mm x 540 mm
B Type : 505 mm x 605 mm
C Type : 505 mm x 705 mm


* Two weeks after we receive your production order, your order will be delivered to you. If you place a rush order,
we will try our best to have them ready in a week.

For bulk orders, we will negotiate the shipment schedule.


* Other Conditions :


- Minimum order quantity is 2,000 sheets per a design. ( = For approx. 1,000 of 20 pcs Dinner Set )

- The prices shall be applicable to the Decals using such expensive pigments as Gold, Pink, Purple and Maroon or high pigment coverage ( Full solid background colour ) Decals so that price revision will be needed depending upon the actual amount of expensive pigment required for the order processing.

- Preparation costs of the sample is US$ 300.-- per a design.
In case of over 20 colours pattern developing, Additional cost will be charges per colour.

- The above mentioned conditions being modified and other conditions which is not mentioned above can be valid upon mutual consensus in advance.


# Please send us ;

Your Designs ( Artworks, Decal Samples and or, Positive Films ), and inform us a descriptions of your inquiry. Then, we will make a strike - off for your quality approval.

Thank you for your kind attention, and we look forward to receiving a valued order from you.

CERAMIC DECALS

There are two kinds of ceramic Decals :

* Overglaze
* Inglaze.

While the Overglaze Decals are very colorful and work
with various color techniques.

The Inglaze Decals are restricted in the use of colors.
However. Inglaze Decals are praised for their ability
to represent mysterious, deep and soft colors.

To express modernized and full-color pictures,
Overglaze Decals would be suitable.

On the other hand, to represent old-fashioned, deep
quality old-time pictures, Inglaze Decals would be
more effective.


By using some creativity, a bland of the two qualities
is possible.

The choice of suitable and effective expression is
in the customer's hands.

The firing temperatures of Overglaze Decals and Inglaze Decals are as under :

- Overglaze Decals are firing at 780 'C ~ 850 'C,
- Inglaze Decals are at 1,230 'C ~ 1,350 'C.


GLASSWARE DECALS
Various kinds of design Decals can be applied on glass materials.

Overglaze Decals

Firing Temperature : 450 ~ 600 'C



ENAMEL DECALS

Various kinds of design Decals can be applied on Enamel
materials at a temperature of 730'C - 800'C.

The glaze used in enamelware is different from that in ceramics, exact pigment analysis data have to be considered.

We are proud of its accurate analysis of Decal pigment
data used in enamelware.

We are praised for the durability of its enamelware Decals.




* Color-changing Decals are also available from us.

First at 100'C ~ 150'C, the colors of the Decals change.

The change is caused by the heat of the materials which
are in contact with the Decals. If the color - changing
Decals are heated, the outside colors will disappear,
and the designs underneath will show up. Color - changing Decals have a variety of application.




Our standard size of sheet is 540 mm x 390 mm.

The firing method is as under :

- Firstly, Clean the ware and then fire at 650 'C,

- Secondary, transfer the decal on the ware,

- Thirdly , Fire at 650 ~ 700 'C.
( Firing time is equivalent to ceramic transfers )

- Fourthly, Polishing the decorated wares.


* Embossing effects can be obtained by using a special
Inglaze pigment. Differing from carving and attaching methods.
The cubic effect is possible only by using ceramic pigments.
Ordinary kinds of Decals are just for flat effect.
but the continuing investigation into Decal pigments made the cubic effect possible.

The cubic effect would be desirable and recommended for
emphasizing important images.


* We also specialize in Decals for tiles.

It is a simple matter to obtain flat image Decals.
But we have made these ordinary Decals into something
special by using special pigment,producing a special
cubic effect, a technique that we developed.




* Release transfers in clean warm water.

* Be sure to change the water frequently.

* Ensure transfers are well rubbed down with
a squeegee so that air or water bubbles are expelled.

* Wipe away any excess gum.

* Allow to dry before firing.



* SAFE HANDLING OF PRODUCTS

All our open-stock Decals are tested against heavy
metal release. While every effort is made to produce
Decals of the highest quality, the glaze in ceramics or
glass and the firing conditions will affect the level of
heavy metal which may be released in contact with
acid food.

If regulations exist in the markets for which the
decorated ware is intended, carefully testing of each
batch of Decals should be undertaken.

Although Decals contain toxic materials, they are
normally bonded in such a way as to render them
harmless during application processes. During firing,
however, fumes will be given off which can cause throat
and nasal irritations.

These must therefore, be ventilated to the atmosphere and not allowed to permeate into the work areas.


ATTENTION WHEN YOU TEST THE SAMPLES

Our Decals are well-known for being top quality ;
but certain glazes and firing conditions may effect
a change in the original colors, and even the ceramics
themselves.

Especially when using Inglaze Decals,
you need an information regarding the correct firing
temperatures to achieve the desired results.




* STORAGE


When transfers are not going to be used immediately,
they should be stored in a cool, dry place.

The temperature should be 15 ~ 18 'C ( 59 ~ 65 'F )
with a humidity of 55 ~ 65 % RH.



Wall Tile Transfers ( Decals ) :

Peel-Off Style :

These are for water-slide decals which are to be applied
on the existing tile walls for redecoration (Not for firing in
ceramic tile production). As these transfers are usually fixed
on bathroom and kitchen walls,


Wall Tile Transfers ( Decals ) :

Peel-Off Style :

These are for water-slide decals which are to be applied
on the existing tile walls for redecoration (Not for firing in
ceramic tile production). As these transfers are usually fixed
on bathroom and kitchen walls,

Thank you for your kind attention.



With Best Regards,

Jim Kim
Sung Do International Co.,Ltd.
502-1, Mok-Dong, Yang Churn-Gu, Seoul, 158-807, Korea.

Tel & Fax : 031-321-9482
Web: http://sdicom.en.ec21.com