Important Parameters For Decoration With Ceramic Inks

A glass enamel is generally regarded as the most effective product for the decoration of glass that has to underto heat treatment. During the heating process the enamel develops into a coloured glass layer strongly attached to the glass substrate, thus creating a durable decorated glass containing a fired enamel with very good properties of mechanical & chemical resistance. When melting the glass part of the enamel the low melting glass flux "encapsulates" the pigment. This requires proper firing. Furthermore, it is imperative that the glass flux establishes a strong bond with the glass substrate & that the medium disappears. The melting behaviour of the enamel can be adapted to most firing cycles.