Photo: deco & style
Nostalgic wall design
Shabby Chic fans beware: We make from grandma's old wall plates and beautiful family shots a nostalgic wall decoration.
What you need for the wall plates:
- Computer and inkjet printer
- photos
- Ceramic foil Avery Zweckform My Design for Inkjet (eg from Saturn, about 10, - € for 2 sheets in DIN A4)
- Adhesive mounting for wall plates (from the hardware store) plates of different sizes
- scissors
- Iron
- baking paper
- Small bowl of water
- soft cloth
And that's how easy it is:
1. It's best to scan or download the photo subject and bring it to the appropriate size. Then print the subject on the coated side of the transfer ribbon with the inkjet printer. It is important that the motif is printed mirror-inverted, so that it can be seen correctly later on the sides of the plate.
2. Cut out the printed motif roughly.
3. Now the transfer foil is connected to the carrier foil. For this purpose, the carrier film is cut to exactly match the printed carrier film.
4. Place the printed side of the transfer ribbon on the coated, glossy side of the carrier foil.
5. Iron with the iron over the foils. Tip : Switch off steam function of the iron and cover the film with baking paper.
6. Press the iron on the slides for about four seconds without moving it.
7. Turn the slides over and press the iron again for four seconds.
8. Allow the slides to cool and cut out the motif exactly.
9. Put the foil in lukewarm water for about a minute. As a result, the motif separates from the film and can be placed on the desired location. The plate should be dry and clean for this.
10. Wipe off with a soft cloth the remaining moisture, then dry the motif for at least one hour.
11. Cook the dishes at 175 degrees for about half an hour on a medium rack in the oven. To cool the dishes can remain in the oven.
12. If it is taken out anyway, it should not be placed on cold metal plates, otherwise it could lead to stress cracks.
13. According to the manufacturer, the plate with the motif is dishwasher safe. To be on the safe side, you should rather rinse the plate by hand.
14. Fix the adhesive suspension for the wall plates according to the manufacturer's instructions on the back of the wall plate.
