1. Plural of decalcomania; designs or pictures transferred from specially prepared paper onto another surface such as glass, porcelain, or wood.
Usage: Also called decals or transfers; Commonly used in crafts and decorative arts
2. The technique or process of transferring designs onto surfaces using decalcomania paper.
Usage: Refers to the artistic method itself

Examples

• The children decorated their ceramic tiles with colorful decalcomanias.
• She collected vintage decalcomanias featuring flowers and birds.
• The artist used decalcomanias to add intricate patterns to the porcelain vase.
• These decalcomanias are easy to apply and create professional-looking results.
• The craft kit included sheets of decalcomanias ready to transfer onto glass.
• Decalcomanias have been used in decorative arts since the 18th century.