Apply decal over the object face-up, and slip out the backing paper from underneath. Adjust the position of the decal on the ware and remove water using a rubber squeegee or damp sponge. This is accomplished by patting down from the center toward the outer edges until all excess water has been removed and wrinkles and air bubbles have been smoothed out.

Trapped air, water, and pinholes will pop the decal during firing.

Avoid soaking the decal too long, otherwise it may release itself from the backing paper and float in the water, making it difficult to handle. Excessive wetting may also cause the adhesive backing on the decal colors to dissolve.

Firing

For best results, allow decorated ware to dry 24 hours before firing.
The recommended firing temperatures for our decals are as follows; CERAMIC 1400-1500ºF; GLASS 1020-1080ºF. These temperatures are by no means absolutes and we therefore suggest that you test on your ware and under your conditions.
Under optimum conditions, the firing cycle should be slow and well ventilated, with the first 800ºF being the most critical.

Storage

For the longest shelf life, decals should be stored at a constant room temperature of approximately 68-74ºF and humidity of about 60-65%. We suggest zip-lock bags.

Storing the decals will not degrade their quality, providing that the above temperature and humidity conditions are maintained
 

NON- FIRED APPLICATIONS IE: COLD MOUNTING
 
DECOUPAGE INSTRUCTIONS:

After decal has been applied to the piece (see "APPLICATION" section), allow drying for several hours.

Using any common decoupage sealer (e.g., clear acrylic; poly-urethane; clear lacquer; or any name-brand decoupage product), brush on thin, even coats, ALLOWING PROPER DRYING TIME BETWEEN COATS. (This will usually be indicated on the side of the sealer's container.)

• Note: On rough surfaces it is advised to apply a basecoat of sealer BEFORE applying the decal. Be sure to allow basecoat sufficient time to dry.

• Note: Water mount Decals (which is what you are using) possess a small amount of glue which helps them adhere to the surface they are being mounted on. (That soapy film you feel on the wetted decal paper is the glue). As it turns out, water mount decals adhere very well on non-porous surfaces without further treatment. Glass, vinyl, plastic, soap, candles, enameled-finished metal; all are excellent surfaces to just "Squeegee and Forget". The smoother the surface, the harder it is to scrape off.