decalcomania

• Sustantivo que designa un dibujo que se transfiere a una superficie, o el papel que lo lleva para su aplicación, así como la técnica de transferir tales imágenes desde un papel especial a superficies como madera, vidrio o metal.

A noun referring to a design that is fixed to a surface, or the paper bearing the design to be transferred, as well as the art of transferring such designs from specially prepared paper to surfaces like wood, glass, or metal.

1. Transferred designC1formalart

   A design or picture that is transferred from specially prepared paper onto a surface such as glass, wood, or metal.

   Calcomanía

   • She applied a floral decalcomania to the window.
   • The artist used decalcomania to decorate the antique cabinet.
   • He carefully peeled the decalcomania from its backing paper.

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2. Transfer processC1formalart

   The technique or art of transferring designs from specially prepared paper onto a surface.

   Decalcomanía

   • Decalcomania became popular in the 19th century for decorating furniture.
   • The workshop taught the basics of decalcomania to beginners.
   • He mastered the art of decalcomania through years of practice.

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