Birds on a Wire - Underglaze Transfer Sheet

Bring intricate, hand-drawn detail to your pottery with our high-quality underglaze rice paper transfers. Designed for versatility, these extra-large sheets are perfect for everything from large platters to wrapping multiple mugs with a single strip.

🔥 Product Highlights:

• Extra Large Design Area: Each sheet features a 19" x 13" usable area.

• Versatile Application: Safe for use on greenware (wet or leather-hard) and bisqueware.

• Firing Range: Stable from Cone 04 all the way to Cone 10. Must be fired at cone 6 to be sealed. Works beautifully in electric, gas, and wood kilns.

• Food Safe & Lead-Free: Once fired, these designs are completely food safe (we recommend a zinc-free clear glaze for the best color clarity).

🛠️ Technical Specs:

• Sheet Size: 19" L x 13" W

• Color: Colors may vary in person due to differences in screen settings, lighting during photography, and manufacturing variations.

• Skill Level: 1/5 - Easy (Great for beginners!)

• Firing Tip: For the most vibrant results at Cone 6, we recommend using Amaco Zinc-Free Clear.

⚠️ Important Notes:

• Made exclusively for Elan Transfers.

• Handle greenware with care after application as the design can smudge before it is fired.

• Always test a small piece before committing to a large production batch to ensure compatibility with your specific clay and glaze.

• Full application instructions can be viewed here:  Elan Transfers Application Instructions.

🎨 Custom Orders Welcome:

We happily do custom underglaze transfers! Please email us at info@elantransfers.com to start the process, or find more information in our FAQ.

📦 Shipping Info:

Our processing time is 2 to 3 business days prior to shipping. During restocks our processing time can be up to two weeks. This is in addition to shipping times. Please view our shipping policy.

Please make sure to download our full Application Instructions.

🔥 Underglaze Transfers

Our underglaze transfers are lead-free, food-safe, and screen printed on rice paper - perfect for greenware or bisqueware. They fire up to cone 10. For best results, use a zinc-free clear glaze.

Application on a wet clay slab:

• Apply the Transfer: Lay the transfer face-down on your clay. Use a well-wrung sponge to gently press from the center outward.
• The design will darken slightly as it adheres.
• Check and Adjust: Slowly peel a corner to check for full transfer.
• Press again with a sponge or finger if needed.
• Remove and Dry: When satisfied with transfers, remove paper, and allow transfer and clay to dry fully.

These can also be applied to leather hard or bisque.

🔥 Kiln Fired Overglaze Decals

Water slide overglaze decals are food safe and lead free. They should be applied after your ceramic piece has been glaze fired and they work best over a white or light-colored glaze as they are semitransparent.

• Clean the Surface: Wipe surface with rubbing alcohol.
• Pre-warm China: Soak in hot water (115–125°F) for a few minutes. Leave surface wet for easier decal manipulation.
• Prep the Decal: Trim design keeping mind there will be a faint raised line where your cut lines are. Soak decal in a bowl of warm water until the backing becomes movable (about 3 -5 seconds).
• Apply the Decal: Carefully slide the decal onto the wet piece being careful not to touch the back where the adhesive is. Slide the decal into position and gently smooth from the center out to remove air and water bubbles.
• Dry Thoroughly: Let dry completely (6+ hours or overnight).
• Fire: Once fully dry, fire at cone 012 on slow.

♨️ Oven Fired Overglaze Decals

Safe to use on pre-made pottery that is oven safe up to 375°. For example; ring dishes, wall plates, ornaments, or decorative plates. These are not food or dishwasher safe and are for decorative use only.

• Clean the Surface: Wipe surface with rubbing alcohol.
• Pre-warm China: Soak in hot water (115–125°F) for a few minutes. Leave surface wet for easier decal manipulation.
• Prep the Decal: Trim design keeping mind there will be a faint raised line where your cut lines are. Soak decal in a bowl of warm water until the backing becomes movable (about 3 -5 seconds).
• Apply the Decal: Carefully slide the decal onto the wet piece being careful not to touch the back where the adhesive is. Slide the decal into position and gently smooth from the center out to remove air and water bubbles.
• Dry Thoroughly: Let dry completely (6+ hours or overnight).
• Cure in Oven: Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes. Add time for thicker pieces. If clear areas brown, lower the temp slightly.