Bring intricate, butterfly‑inspired detail to your ceramic work with this high‑quality underglaze transfer sheet featuring blue butterflies. Perfect for adding expressive, artistic patterns to mugs, plates, vases, tiles and more.

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

Ideal for hobbyists, studio potters and anyone who loves animal themes in their ceramics.

Includes: 1 sheet of insect 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.