Give your ceramics a dark, gothic edge with this underglaze transfer sheet full of mysterious motifs in black: skulls with top hats, black cats, moths and butterflies, roses under glass domes, antique keys, heart-shaped locks, hourglasses, anchors, ravens and diamonds – all drawn in a detailed tattoo-flash style. Perfect for mugs, plates, bowls, vases, tiles and more.

Each sheet can be cut into smaller motifs or used as a full pattern. The designs transfer cleanly onto bisqueware or fully dry greenware with minimal effort, making it easy to achieve professional, hand-painted-looking results in minutes.

Ideal for hobbyists, studio potters and anyone who loves gothic, vintage and Halloween themes in their ceramics.

Includes: 1 sheet of underglaze transfer paper

Size: approx. 37 × 52 cm

Underglaze Transfer Paper – Instructions

Suitable for:

• Bisque-fired ware (800–1000 °C)
• Dry greenware (fully dried, unfired clay)

Method 1 – Bisque-fired ware

1. Form the piece
2. Bisque fire to 800–1000 °C
3. Clean the surface
4. Lightly dampen
5. Apply the transfer
6. Smooth with a damp sponge or rib to remove air bubbles
7. Carefully remove backing paper
8. Allow to dry completely
9. Apply clear glaze
10. Glaze fire at 1180–1300 °C (Cone 5–9)

Method 2 – Dry Greenware

1. Form the piece
2. Dry completely
3. Apply the transfer
4. Smooth
5. Remove backing paper
6. Let dry
7. Carefully glaze
8. Glaze fire at 1180–1300 °C

Firing & Color Stability

• Black and blue are stable within Cone 5–9
• No fading occurs (protected under glaze)
• Color shift may result from glaze fluidity at high temperature
• Burning depends on individual firing conditions

Glaze Compatibility

Compatible with most medium to high temperature clear glazes (1180–1300 °C).

Best results:

• Low to medium fluidity glazes
• Results may vary depending on:
• Clay body whiteness
• Glaze thickness
• Glaze hardness
• Glaze flow

Designed for ceramic decoration.