There are two features for you on this page:
And if you'd like to see more waterslide transfers, on other pages you can:
- See also our page demonstrating "How to Apply a Waterslide Model Kit Transfer" →
- See also our page "Some Lovely Décalcomanies" →
Applying a Waterslide Transfer to Drinking Glasses
First of all, remember the Golden Rule: Ask Mummy's permission before you put transfers on anything that isn't your very own. Now here are the transfers in their packet…
…& this is the front of the packet after they've been removed:
The instructions, which naturally apply equally well to most waterslide transfers, appear on the back.
- Instructions (loosely translated):
- Cut out your chosen transfer.
- Place it in warm water for 30 seconds.
- Begin sliding off the transfer with gentle pressure, until it juts out slightly over the edge of the carrier paper.
- Apply the protruding edge of the transfer to the surface to be decorated; hold it in place with the thumb, while with the other hand you pull away the rest of the backing paper from beneath it.
- Rub it carefully with a cloth to ensure that it is correctly placed, & to chase away any air bubbles.
- Leave it to dry for 36 hours without touching.
So here are the results. Notice that the halo, which appears yellow against the carrier paper above, is clear once applied to the glasses — although you can still make out the edges.
Most waterslides are plain white at the back (since this makes a good background against which to display the artwork when viewed from the front); these transfers are more sophisticated, having artwork printed on the back as well as the front.
Filling the glasses makes little difference to the transfers when seen straight on…
…But seen through the full glass, it's a completely different story.
Robertson's "Golly" Transfers
While we're on the subject of instructions for waterslide transfers, I thought I would include these because they are particularly charming. And besides, anyone who was a British child in the sixties or earlier will certainly remember Robertson's Marmalade, & consequently like to see them here. The transfers weren't nearly as common as the brooches.
- How to use your Robertson's "Golly" Transfers
- Ask Mummy's permission before you put this transfer on anything that isn't your very own.
- Dip in water for 30 seconds.
- Slide transfer over edge of paper backing. Place finger on transfer and pull paper from underneath.
- Press down with soft cloth, sponge or blotter, then allow to dry.
NOTE: While these transfers will go on to most hard surfaces, they are not suitable for soft fabrics etc.
JAMES ROBERTSON & SONS
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Here are the links to those "What are Transfers?" article pages again in full:
- "What are Transfers?" (Main Page) ↑
- Temporary Tattoos, including "How to Apply a Vintage 1960s Temporary Tattoo" →
- How to Apply a Waterslide Model Kit Transfer →
- Waterslide Transfers Applied to Drinking Glasses; plus Golly Transfers (this page; see above ↑)
- The Letraset Type Lettering System →
- How to Apply Vintage 1959 Letraset Waterslide Lettering →
- Letraset's dry rub-down "Instant Lettering" →
- Heat Transfers, including "How to Apply a Vintage 1970s Iron-On Transfer" →
- How to Apply Letraset Dry Rub-Down Transfers →
- How Dry Rub-Down Transfers Work →
- Topps Rub-Offs, Hasbro Rub-Ons, & Trans-Action →
- Some Lovely Décalcomanies →
- How to Apply a Sticker (& other Sticker treats) →
- Stick'N'Lift →