Sheep - Underglaze Transfer Sheet

One custom silkscreened underglaze rice paper transfer sheet for use on greenware or bisque pottery. These extra large sheets come with a usable area of 19" long x 13" wide compared to the more common 8.5" X 6.5" sheet, making them excellent for larger plates and cutting into strips to wrap all the way around a few mugs. They can can be fired to any temperature and work well in gas, wood, or electric firings. I typically fire to cone 6 with a zinc free clear glaze on top. I have also fired them to cone 11 in a reduction kiln with great success. Colors may vary in person due to differences in screen settings, lighting during photography, and manufacturing variations. These decals are designed and made exclusively for Elan Transfers.

Level of ease to apply - Hard

The Sheep Transfer is a little thicker than our other designs. Because of this, occasionally it can still be a difficult process to get them off. We recommend using a rib and slowly removing each sheep individually with some water to help them transfer evenly.

Typically, this issue occurs when there isn’t a strong enough bond between the glaze and the pot. This can happen if you’re transferring onto bisqueware and not allowing the pot to dry overnight after applying the transfer. In that case, the glaze cannot properly adhere to the areas where extra water was needed to attach the transfer.

If you have experienced this issue, another possible reason could be the temperature and speed of your bisque firing. We recommend a slow cone 06 bisque firing to avoid vitrifying the underglaze, which can make it harder for the glaze to stick.