“Paula McCoy” Waterslide Decal Collection These are part of the “Paula McCoy” Watercolor Decal Collection These decals can be used on glass and ceramic. Available in 2×3.25″ (9 to a page) Our full-color water-slide overglaze decals are glossy, lead-free, food-safe, UV-resistant, and scratch-resistant when applied onto glazed and fired ceramic ware or fusible glass. Materials Needed: Paula McCoy/CeramiPics decal sheet Rubbing alcohol or White Distilled Vinegar for fused glass Plastic rib tool Squeegee, or roller-glazed ceramic piece, Lint-free cloth, Kiln Scissors Bowl of warm water Using a lint-free cloth, wipe the area of the piece where you are applying decals with rubbing alcohol to remove oils from your skin and dust from the surface. Trim as close to the image as possible because the durable flux top coat may leave a slight line where you cut out the decal. Place the decal in a bowl of warm water for about 30 seconds, or until you can gently slide the decal from its paper backing. Carefully slide the decal from the paper backing onto your ceramic piece. Be sure to leave the decal face up. Hold your decal in place. Use a squeegee, rib, or roller to gently press from the center of the decal outward to remove any water and air bubbles. Repeat as needed to ensure all water has been extracted. Next, blot your decal with a new lint-free cloth, again working from the center outward. Allow the decal to dry overnight or until no moisture remains (about 6 hours). If on fused glass, you will allow the decal to dry and then flip the glass over and reverse paint the design. If you have a programmable electric kiln, fire your decal piece using this firing schedule: Allow the kiln to cool to at least 150°F before opening for ceramics, and for fused glass, allow it to cool to room temperature.
