Decalcomania

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Decalcomania

Decalcomania (/ˌdɛkəlkəˈmeɪniə/; from the French décalcomanie) is a decorative technique by which engravings and prints may be transferred to pottery or other materials. Today, the term is most often used to describe a process of transferring pictures to walls or furniture.

Etymology

The word "decalcomania" is derived from the French word décalcomanie, which was coined by Simon François Ravenet, an engraver from France who later moved to England and perfected the process he called "décalquer" (which means to copy by tracing). The -mania suffix suggests the enthusiasm for the process that prevailed from the late 19th to the early 20th century.

Process

The process of decalcomania involves transferring a print or image, which has been printed on a special paper, onto a different surface. The image is created on the paper using a water-based ink, which is then soaked in water and applied to the surface. The water allows the image to slide off the paper and adhere to the surface. Once the image is in the desired position, the water is gently squeegeed out from under the paper, leaving the image behind.

Related Terms

  • Decal: A design prepared on special paper for transfer onto another surface such as glass, porcelain, or metal.
  • Transfer printing: The process of transferring an image or design (as by stencil) from one surface to another.
  • Lithography: The process of printing from a flat surface treated so as to repel the ink except where it is required for printing.

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