decalcomania
/diːˌkælkəˈmeɪniə/
noun
- The process or art of transferring designs from specially prepared paper onto surfaces such as glass, porcelain, or metal.
- Decalcomania was popular in the 19th century for decorating furniture.
- The antique vase was decorated using decalcomania.
- She learned decalcomania in art class and made beautiful mugs.
- A design or picture made by this transfer process.
- He collected vintage decalcomanias from old teacups.
- The artist created a decalcomania of a landscape on the window.
- The plate had a colorful decalcomania of flowers in the center.