Temporary Tattoo Transfers
Skin-safe promotional tattoos applied with water, lasting several days.
Tattoos & Transfer Labels
Water-Slide Transfer Labels
Decals that slide off their backing onto ceramics, glass and curved surfaces.
Ceramic / glass Conforms to curves Very thin
Since 1980Manufacturing in Delhi
ISO 9001:2015Certified quality system
18 ranges71 products
In-houseTooling & die-making
Overview
A water-slide decal has almost no thickness, so once applied and sealed it reads as though it were printed directly onto the object. That makes it the standard method for decorating ceramics, glassware, instrument dials and scale models, where a self-adhesive label would show its edges and refuse to follow the curve.
Key points
- Almost no film thickness — reads as direct printing
- Conforms to compound curves
- Ceramic grades fire permanently into the glaze
- Clear and white carrier options
Specification
Technical detail
Standard capabilities for this product. Anything outside this list is usually still possible — ask us.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Types | Cold-applied clear or white; ceramic firing decals |
| Substrates | Ceramic, glass, enamel, painted metal, plastic, wood |
| Printing | Screen and digital print; ceramic pigment inks for firing |
| Application | Soak in water, slide from backing, squeegee, dry |
| Sealing | Clear lacquer over-coat for cold-applied decals |
| Firing | Ceramic decals fired to fuse pigment into the glaze |
Made to order. Sizes, shapes, materials and quantities are quoted per job. Send your drawing or a sample of the surface and we will confirm what will work.
Where it is used
Common applications for the tattoos & transfer labels range.
- Event, festival and sports promotions
- Brand marks on appliances, fittings and instruments
- Glassware, tins, bottles and gift items
- Ceramic, glass and enamelware decoration
- Scale models, instrument dials and toys
- Short-run product decoration where screen printing is not viable
Artwork and ordering
Send print-ready artwork as PDF, AI, EPS or CDR with 3 mm bleed and fonts converted to outlines. If you do not have artwork we can set it from your logo and copy. We proof digitally for your approval before any plate or die is cut.
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Questions
Water-Slide Transfer Labels — questions we are asked
What material is used for Water-Slide Transfer Labels?
Ceramic, glass, enamel, painted metal, plastic, wood. We specify the material against the job it actually has to do rather than supplying a single default — tell us the application and the conditions it will see, and we will confirm the build.
Can Water-Slide Transfer Labels be made in a custom size or shape?
Yes. Cutting tools are made on our own premises, so a custom die profile is a matter of days rather than a wait on an outside toolmaker. Send the dimensions, a drawing or a sample of the container and we will confirm the tooling and quote it.
What is the minimum order quantity for Water-Slide Transfer Labels?
Quantities are quoted per job rather than fixed, because the economics change with the size, the number of colours and the material. Tell us the run size you have in mind and we will tell you honestly whether it is viable and what it costs.
How do I supply artwork?
Print-ready PDF, AI, EPS or CDR with 3 mm bleed and fonts converted to outlines. If you do not have artwork we can set it from your logo and copy. Nothing goes to plate or die until you have approved a digital proof.
Need a label built for your product?
Send us the size, the material and the surface it goes on. We will quote with a lead time, and make a sample before you commit to a production run.