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Meanings
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decalcomania; transfer technique
A decorative technique where a design is transferred from specially prepared paper to another surface, such as pottery or glass. Also used in art, especially Surrealism, for creating chance patterns by pressing paint between surfaces.
from French décalcomanie
Decalcomania is a technique often used for decorating pottery.
Surrealist painters used decalcomania to create chance patterns.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉にデカルコマニーを施すto apply the decalcomania technique to something
They applied decalcomania to the surface of the pottery to add a pattern.
- デカルコマニーで〈物〉を作るto make something using the decalcomania technique
The painter created a fantastical picture using decalcomania.