Your artwork is seamlessly transformed into high resolution Digital Ceramic Decals. Converted into ceramic colours, your designs can be closely matched to your original artwork.
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Waterslide ceramic transfers are ideal for on and in-glaze decorating onto ceramic ware, tiles, porcelain, glass and enamel and enamelled steel.
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The flexibility digital ceramic printing offers means we can offer small and large print runs with an infinite range of colour options but without the set up costs incurred with traditional screen print methods. This means we can deliver high volume print runs for commercial customers at pricing to suit smaller businesses.
Using custom built ICC profiles we colour match your artwork to create superior quality digital ceramic waterslide decals. Once fired the ceramic decals are permanently fused into the surface of glazed bone china, porcelain, ceramic, glass and enamel. Innovative print options include extra strong black transfers, white only print for dark glazes and standard low fire on-glaze and high temperature in-glaze transfers.
* Compared to standard A3 sheet size.**Orders placed by email are subject to a minimum of £100 +VAT.Minimum quantity of 5 of the same sheet layout for repeat orders***Subject to surcharge.
We’ve honed our craft since 2001 and with over 60 years of combined industry experience have revolutionised ceramic print decoration. Our knowledge and expertise guides our approach; honouring and blending traditional with the latest technology to give you innovative high quality print solutions and a seamless experience where you can be sure to receive the best advice from our specialist team.
Our prices are in GBP, pound sterling, include VAT and we can despatch in just 3-5 working days. If you need it sooner, you have the option of our fast-turnaround service.
All pricing is simple, fair and transparent, so you know exactly what you’re getting (and what it will cost), in advance.
There’s NO minimum charge if you order through our web shop, so you can order as few or as many sheets as required, either as a small order or to test for a larger run.*
* Minimum quantity of 5 of the same sheet layout for repeat orders
Your artwork will fit perfectly, just follow our simple order process.
We accept a variety of file formats, we prefer jpegs or pdf files. (When saving pdf files please embed the colour profile)
Image resolution should be a minimum of 300dpi for the best quality reproduction.
The maximum print area is 30 × 43cm, set up your layout at this size and fill with as many transfers as you wish. (the actual sheet size is 32 × 45cm)
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If you need assistance preparing your artwork for print, we offer a full design and fitting service at our studio. You’ll be given an estimate on costs before you place your order, so you know exactly what to expect. Speak to us now >
Your own artwork is reproduced as a high resolution, superior quality digital ceramic waterslide decal that can be applied to ceramic, porcelain, bone china, tile, glass and vitreous enamelled steel.
We always do our best to match your colours and match our digital ceramic pigments as closely as possible with your colour using our custom-made ICC profiles.* You can specify your preferred colour set during the order process. You can also send a ‘printed’ version for us to work with. Whilst we cannot print Pantone colours, we can use them as a colour guide. View the full Digital Ceramic Colour spectrum available.
*While the colour you see will be bright and fresh, there may be a different from the colours you see on a computer screen.
For assistance with design and fitting, you can hire our studio team. It’s convenient and they’re expert operators of modern design software, drawing on experience in print, design and creative arts.
£65 per hour, £15 minimum spend (Charged by the minute)Creative expertise and speed means you only pay for what you need.
We have all the latest design industry software, in-house scanning and photographic facilities. This means you can take advantage of full ceramic fitting services, using traditional industry methods.
You’ll be given an accurate quote in advance for your specific project, as well as full support and excellent communication throughout.
Our fast 24-hour turnaround service is perfect if you are in a hurry or need to produce a sample quickly. Providing we receive your order by 12 midday we will print it the same day and despatchit the following day.
Cost
If your order is under £100 (exc VAT) there is a £20 +VAT surcharge. If your order is over £100 (exc VAT) there is a 20% +VAT surcharge on top of the standard price.
Having your own Digital Ceramic Printer gives you the freedom and flexibility to print your transfers effortlessly on demand. Following our simple decorating and firing tips you can create and apply your waterslide decals with ease.
Using our custom made ceramic profiles you can easily convert your images for print with no time consuming set up required. Print your image onto waterslide paper using patented ceramic toners and choose a covercoat option. Once the image has been coated, it is ready to be transferred onto ceramic.
Digital decals have the same properties as conventional screen printed decals. However, if you are firing digital decals for the first time, then use these instructions as a guide.
Magenta Colour Set Transfers (820 – 840°C)
We would usually fire at 250°C per hour up to 840°C with a 15 minute soak.
Red Colour Set Transfers (780 – 800°C)
For red set colours also 250°C per hour up to 800°C with 25 minute soak
A proof sheet is £25.00 inc VAT, for this cost Digital Ceramics will retain a printed copy of the transfer sheet for future orders to be matched to for colour consistency and you will receive a sheet. A new sheet is £15.80 inc VAT, you will receive a transfer sheet but we do not retain a copy. If a proof sheet is not ordered we cannot guarantee to match colours for future repeat orders.
No, our decals are translucent. We print in a four colour process (CMYK) so any white areas in your artwork will be transparent.
Although the transfers are not designed for glass we have many customers who have had success with them. The transfers are not opaque so they will have a transparent finish. We would recommend you do your own trials on the glass first to see what works for you. We would also suggest using the red set of colours as they have a lower firing temperature.
Save your artwork at a minimum of 300dpi.
We can accept most file formats, we recommend jpeg or pdf. If sending a pdf please make sure to embed the colour profile when saving the image. We advise that you save the image as a high resolution file of at least 300dpi.
The maximum print area of the sheet is 43 × 30cm, keep all artwork within this area to avoid anything getting accidently cropped. The actual sheet size is 45 × 32cm.
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