Method of forming three-dimensional patterns on article surface

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of forming three-dimensional patterns on an article surface, and in particular, a method of forming patterns having a lumpy feel on an article surface by hydraulic transfer printing method. The present invention relates to a hydraulic transfer printing method, comprising the steps of forming a pattern layer having a desired pattern on a water-soluble film with a first paint, fully covering the pattern layer with a plate layer composed of a second paint to form a hydraulic transfer printing film, applying an activating agent to the plate layer, placing and spreading the hydraulic transfer printing film coated with the activating agent over water surface, then placed and spread over water surface, dipping substrates or articles into water against the activated hydraulic transfer printing film so the hydraulic transfer printing film would fully cover the substrates or articles to form the pattern on their surface, wherein the activating agent dissolves (can dissolve) the plate layer but not (cannot dissolve) the pattern layer.

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