Decorative plaque and forming method

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1997-02-14

1998-10-27

Epstein, Henry F.

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ABSTRACT:
A method of forming a decorative plaque includes the steps of providing a transparent sheet, printing a decalcomania in a multi-color process having a reverse pattern layer with open spaces and applying the pattern layer on the back of the sheet for viewing of the pattern from the front. A contrasting layer is deposited behind the pattern layer to cover at least the open spaces so as to be distinctive when viewed from the front. A protective backing is applied behind the contrasting layer. After applying the decorative pattern by wetting and sliding into position, the assembly is heated in a kiln to approximately 1130.degree. F. in order to melt the glass frit and fuse the pattern layer into the sheet. The deposition of the contrasting layer is performed at a temperature low enough not to remelt the glass frit. In one embodiment, a silvering solution makes the spaces reflective to form a decorative mirror. The backing is provided using scratch resistant paint. The plaque/mirror of the invention includes a transparent sheet, a reverse pattern layer with open spaces from a decalcomania on the back of the sheet and a contrasting/silver layer within the spaces to make them distinctive and viewable from the front. The ink forming the pattern layer is fritted and is fused into the back of the sheet.

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