Ferro CerDecOr® Precious Metal Preparations (PMP) and Lustres create high-quality decorations of great beauty and durability on porcelain, bone china, fine china, stoneware, earthenware and glass. Our Precious Metal Preparations and Lustres are results of ongoing research and development, first pioneered in the late 1870s. This rich background is the ideal springboard for more leading-edge products from our expert Research team.
Our Precious Metal Preparations are offered in a variety of color tones and surface finishes for both onglaze and inglaze firing conditions:
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Bright Gold, Bright Lemon Gold, Bright Palladium / - Platinum
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Satin (Non-Scour) Matt Gold and Platinum
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Burnish Gold, Burnish Palladium / - Platinum
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Dust (Powder/Flake) Gold and Silver
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Lustres and Effect Lustres
All Ferro PMPs are designed to suit the latest trends in firing conditions, especially the moves toward lower temperatures and fast firing cycles on Fine and Bone China and the use of high temperature, fast firing conditions for porcelain dinnerware and giftware.
Recent research into Organo-metallic chemistry has enabled us to offer Precious Metal Preparations of enhanced acid and alkali resistance, together with improved dishwasher durability and superior abrasion resistance, which are of particular value to the catering and hospitality markets.
UV-curing Precious Metal Praparations designed to meet the requirements of this trendsetting new drying technology are other examples of our pursuit of leading- edge innovation and process development.
Produced under strict quality control procedures in a number of global locations, our PMP have been formulated to meet the requirements of differing application methods, including:
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Decal printing;
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Direct screening (liquid and thermoplastic);
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Machine lining and banding;
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Hand painting and lining;
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Spraying, stamping and stippling.
A major thrust of our R&D strategy has been the creation of dominating product lines, free from substances considered to be harmful to the user or the environment. Our Precious Metal Preparations have long been free of mercury, lead and cadmium.
Giving full support to the customer is our primary concern. Strategically located in all the world's major ceramic centers, we are positioned to provide expert advice and assistance to users of our products.
Product Information Sheets are available below. Specific technical requests can be made using our Web Inquiry Form.