Ghibli 1 - Overglaze Decal Sheet - FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY

Add vibrant designs to your pottery with our made to order overglaze decal sheets, now available in both kiln fired and low temp oven fired options! These full-color water slide decals are perfect for adding professional detail to your ceramics. 

🔥 Kiln Fired Decals:

Our kiln fired overglaze decals are food safe and lead free They should be applied after your ceramic piece has been glaze fired and work best over a white or light-colored glaze as they are semitransparent. Full application instructions can be viewed here: Elan Transfers Application Instructions

• Each sheet measures 10.5" x 7.5" of usable design area, and decals can be cut out and applied individually for custom placement.
• Food safe, lead-free, and durable
• Microwave, dishwasher, and oven safe
• Skill level: 5/5 - Advanced; may take some practice.

Note: A thin yellow flux coating will burn off during firing, leaving a glossy clear finish. 

♨️ Oven Fired Decals:

Perfect for crafters without a kiln! Our oven fired decals are good for use on already glazed ceramics. For example; ring dishes, wall plates, ornaments, or decorative plates. Full application instructions can be viewed here: Elan Transfers Application Instructions

• Each sheet measures 11" x 8" of usable design area, and decals can be cut out and applied individually for custom placement
• NOT food safe and NOT durable. More for decoration
• NOT dishwasher safe
• Skill level: 5/5 - Advanced; may take some practice

⚠️ Important Notes:

• Made exclusively for Elan Transfers
• A faint raised outline may appear where the decal is trimmed. Cut close to the design for a seamless finish
• Color results may vary depending on glaze, clay body, firing temp, and your screen display
• Please test before committing to large batches
• Full application instructions can be viewed here:  Elan Transfers Application Instructions

🎨 Custom Orders Welcome:

Want to resize this design or adjust the layout? We’re happy to help! We also offer fully custom decals! 

📦 Shipping Info:

These decal sheets are made to order. Please allow 1–3 weeks for production and shipping.

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.