decalcomania

• Nom désignant le procédé de transfert d'un dessin d'un support papier vers une surface (comme le bois, le verre ou le métal), ainsi que le dessin ou la décalcomanie elle-même, ou le papier portant ce dessin.

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.

   Décalcomanie (image transférée)

   • 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.

   Synonymesdecaltransfer

2. Transfer processC1formalart

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

   Décalcomanie (procédé de transfert)

   • 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.

   Synonymestransfertransference