# Best Underglaze Transfers for Printed Patterns on Pottery Source: https://potterynest.com/best/best-underglaze-transfers Publisher: Pottery Nest. Our score is an editorial rating out of 10 (fit 35%, features 25%, build 20%, value 20%), not a customer rating. Method: https://potterynest.com/how-we-research#our-score Underglaze transfers are sheets of thin paper printed with underglaze. You dampen leather-hard clay, lay the sheet printed side down, wet the back and peel the paper away, leaving the pattern on the pot ready for bisque firing and a clear glaze. The paper and the method are much the same from pack to pack, so what separates a good buy from a frustrating one is the pattern itself: how large the motifs are, whether they repeat or stand alone, and whether the print is a single blue or black or full color. Large motifs drawn for vases get cut in half on a mug, while small scattered designs can be trimmed out and placed one at a time. Sheet count matters too, because one full sheet decorates several pots and bulk packs bring down the price per sheet. This guide compares seven packs of full-size sheets, each about 14.6 x 20.5 inches, by motif, color, sheet count and what the listings say about how to use them. ## Picks ### 1. GLASSWINDS 10PCS Blue Rustic Underglaze Transfers for Pottery,14.6x20.5IN Our score: 7.8/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10) Ten blue transfer sheets, each about 20.5 x 14.6 inches, in ten different designs that include dandelions, owls, flowers, leaves, feathers and chickens. A wide spread of motifs in one pack. Pros: - Ten sheets in ten different styles, so one pack gives a varied library of blue motifs to cut from. - Each sheet measures about 20.5 x 14.6 inches, large enough to decorate several pots per design. - Listing gives a clear method: wet the surface, lay the colored side down, moisten, let dry, then peel. Cons: - Described as large-scale designs, so some motifs will need trimming to fit a mug or small cup. - The listing does not state a firing range or say which clear glazes suit the blue print. Details: https://potterynest.com/product/B0FXRK78G6 ### 2. SUPERDANT 4PCS Wild Flowers Underglaze Paper Transfer Plants Transfer Paper for Clay Ceramic Porcelain Under Glaze Transfers for Pottery Enamel Decals Black Underglaze Decal Papers Handcrafted Gifts Our score: 7.6/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10) Four black transfer sheets of wild flowers and grasses, each 37 x 52 cm (14.6 x 20.5 inches). The listing says individual patterns can be cut out and used separately, which suits mugs and small bowls. Pros: - Botanical line drawings that can be cut out stem by stem and arranged to fit the form. - Four sheets of 14.6 x 20.5 inches at a low pack price, a cheap way to try transfers. - Black print keeps the look simple under a clear glaze and sits well beside colored underglaze accents. Cons: - The listing notes it can only be used on unfired ware, so it is not for bisque or glazed pieces. - Only four sheets and one theme, so there is less variety than in the ten-sheet mixed packs. Details: https://potterynest.com/product/B0FMR2YQFN ### 3. GLASSWINDS 10PCS Black Vivid Underglaze Transfers for Pottery,14.6x20.5in Our score: 7.4/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10) Ten black transfer sheets, each about 20.5 x 14.6 inches, with ten designs that include bees, dogs, mushrooms, flowers and birds. Black line work shows clearly on white and buff clay under a clear glaze. Pros: - Ten different black designs in one pack, from bees and birds to mushrooms and flowers. - Full-size sheets of about 20.5 x 14.6 inches that can be cut into many individual motifs. - Black print gives strong contrast on light clay bodies and needs only a clear glaze over the top. Cons: - Priced above the blue ten-pack from the same brand for the same number of sheets. - No firing range is given, and the large designs may need cutting down for small forms. Details: https://potterynest.com/product/B0FXRKH8TW ### 4. Primst 6PCS Pottery Art DIY Stickers Ceramic Clay Transfer Paper Flower Paper Porcelain Glaze Underglaze Transfers for Pottery Overglaze Enamel Waterslide Decal (Multicolor) Our score: 7.2/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 6/10) Six multicolor transfer sheets in six patterns with a traditional Chinese floral style, each 20.8 x 14.5 inches. The pick for full-color prints rather than the single blue or black of most transfer packs. Pros: - Multicolor prints in six different patterns, where most packs here are a single blue or black. - Sheets measure 20.8 x 14.5 inches and can be cut to any size to suit the piece. - Listing says the decals suit most unfired pottery and porcelain with a smooth surface, such as cups and plates. Cons: - Among the higher prices per sheet here: six sheets cost about what a ten-pack does. - The style is strongly traditional Chinese floral, which will not suit every potter's work. Details: https://potterynest.com/product/B0C6XHNTQ7 ### 5. SUPERDANT 5PCS Fish Underglaze Paper Transfer Hand Drawn Fishes Transfer Paper for Clay Ceramic Porcelain Under Glaze Transfers for Pottery Enamel Decals Blue Underglaze Decal Papers Handcrafted Gifts Our score: 7.2/10 (Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10) Five blue transfer sheets printed with small hand-drawn fish, each 52 x 37 cm (20.5 x 14.6 inches). The listing warns the pattern may be quite large, so it works best on plates, platters and bigger bowls. Pros: - Five sheets of fish designs in classic blue, a natural fit for plates, bowls and serving pieces. - Each sheet is 20.5 x 14.6 inches, so five sheets cover a good run of pots. - Five sheets rather than the four in most themed packs, at a low pack price. Cons: - The maker says the pattern may be quite large and recommends it for larger items. - For unfired ware only, according to the listing, and no firing range is stated. Details: https://potterynest.com/product/B0FNM7YWMR ### 6. SUPERDANT 4PCS Mountain Underglaze Paper Transfer Pine Tree Transfer Paper for Clay Ceramic Porcelain Under Glaze Transfers for Pottery Enamel Decals Black Underglaze Rustic Cabin Handcrafted Gifts Our score: 7.2/10 (Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10) Four transfer sheets of mountains and pine trees in an ink wash painting style, each 37 x 52 cm (14.6 x 20.5 inches). A landscape that can wrap around tall forms, recommended by the maker for larger pieces. Pros: - Ink wash style landscape of mountains and trees, a scene rather than scattered motifs. - Sheets of 14.6 x 20.5 inches can be cut to size, and a long strip can wrap a vase or tall jar. - Listing gives the full method, including letting the paper dry on the pot before peeling. Cons: - The maker recommends it for larger items such as vases, plates and flower pots, not small cups. - A continuous scene is harder to cut into small standalone motifs than florals or animals. Details: https://potterynest.com/product/B0F1MQWS5M ### 7. SUPERDANT 5PCS Primitive Pattern Underglaze Paper Transfer Stripe Transfer Paper for Clay Ceramic Porcelain Under Glaze Transfers for Pottery Enamel Decals Blue Decal Papers Handcrafted Gifts Our score: 7.0/10 (Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10) Five blue transfer sheets with a primitive stripe pattern, each 52 x 37 cm (20.5 x 14.6 inches). A geometric repeat that can be cut into bands for rims and borders or laid as an all-over pattern. Pros: - Stripe pattern can be cut into strips for rim bands and borders, or used across a whole surface. - Five full sheets of 20.5 x 14.6 inches at a low pack price. - A repeating pattern hides joins and trimming better than large single motifs do. Cons: - One geometric design only, with no figurative motifs to place as a focal point. - The listing says it is for unfired ware only and gives no firing range. Details: https://potterynest.com/product/B0G2L754T3 As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.