Our decorating techniques
With a wealth of experience in the many complex ceramic decoration processes, we can offer the very best advice and guidance in which options will best meet your individual needs. Your artwork, quantities, price point and target market will all contribute to deciding the most suitable way to reproduce your designs in ceramics. A brief introduction to some of our production processes is explained for you below but please get in touch if you would like any specific help and advice.
Litho Transfer Print
Generally used for larger orders requiring photographic images, tones and tints. In transfer printing, the design is created by printing the colours in layers onto a special paper to build up the whole design (usually 4 colour process and/or spot colours). This is then cover coated so that the design can be “slid” off the sheet when submerged in water and hand applied to the mug.
Gilding/Colour banding
Give your creation that finishing touch by adding a gold or platinum rim or handle flash. Using real precious metals in liquid form, our gilders will hand apply delicate lines to enhance the quality and feel of your finished item.
Direct Screen Print
For simpler designs we can offer a screen printed product whereby the colour is screened directly onto the mug by machine; the perfect cost effective option for smaller print runs or less complicated artwork.
