photo copying on to glass

[Andrea R]

I could use some help with this.
Could someone that has done this please give some advice information tips and tricks.

Andrea

[Kevin Midgley]

Please note that the following information is the original source of the technique so far as I know. Others have claimed otherwise.
http://www.wallace-venable.name/Glass/X ... _jacks.pdf

[Vonon]

Hi Andrea, I have used the decal paper and had very nice results. While the resulting image is in a sepia tone, the effect is greatly affected by the color of the background glass. My favorite is French Vanilla. I like to fire the glass first to get a smooth finish on the surface where the decal will go. It helps to prepare your image so that it is black and white. Then use a laser printer (not bubble jet) such as HP and following the directions that come with the paper print your image onto the paper. Cut out the resulting image leaving little margin. Place this into a tub of warmish water and let it soak until the decal (clear) can slide off the carrier paper. Rub a little water onto the glass where you want the decal to go then carefully slide the decal onto the glass. Blot gently with a paper towel and make sure all wrinkles and bubbles are out. Let dry thoroughly (overnight) and then fire decal side up. Fire to a tack fuse. I've added some links below to give you some additional information. I ordered my decal paper from Delphi and instructions are included. You just want to be sure you are using the right type of printer. PM me if you want any clarification.


http://fusedglass.org/node/731 http://www.ehow.com/how_4792471_photo-t ... using.html http://www.delphiglass.com/fusing-embel ... er-10-pack

[Judd]

I also use decal paper.
1) I do not buy from Delphi because they are substantially more expensive (or they were the last time I price checked). Instead I buy from Bel Decal.
http://www.beldecal.com/laser_paper.html
2) I found I can fire directly on 90 or 96 type glasses. If you fire on float, you must cap it.
3) I fire all decals at full fusing temperatures.
4) I use an HP LaserJet P1102w printer. HP uses iron in their laser jet printers, which is what you want on your glass. The most important thing is an ink with an high iron content. I have heard many people complain about other printers' ink.

[Mike Jordan]

I've used the color photo decals to try out and they came out pretty decent. Price wise they weren't to expensive, although at the moment I can't remember where I got them. I know I posted on here back when I tried them out, but I don't know if the post still exists.

Here are a couple of my tests:







Mike

[Ed Cantarella]

I'll add that different brands are vastly different quality. DOn't waste your money on "World of Paper" brand - will fall to shred before you even get a fingernail sized piece off. "Papilio" is some of the best imo - they have several different grades.
A light hand polishing with cerium oxide and a cloth will usually remove any haze from the decal base(usually a plant starch). Sushi dish made with line art by my daughter.

Planning on doing some more of this kind of stuff when I have 5 of my grandchildren here for the week after Easter. With their art.