Machine and method for the digital decoration of products with granular materials and the like

10) A method for the digital decoration of products with granular materials and the like, the method comprising:

• - supply of at least one product to be decorated;
• - first application of at least a first layer of fluid adhesive material on the surface of the product to be decorated;
• - deposition of a granular material on said first layer;
• and
• - removal of the excess granular material;
• wherein
• after said first deposition, at least a second application of at least a second layer of fluid adhesive material on top of the deposited granular material.

16) A machine for the digital decoration of products with granular materials and the like, the machine comprising:

• - a basic frame;
• - at least one supporting surface for supporting at least one product to be decorated associated with said basic frame;
• - at least a first digital printing head adapted to apply at least a first layer of fluid adhesive material on the surface of the product to be decorated;
• - a deposition device of a granular material on said first layer of adhesive material;
• - a removal device of the excess granular material;
• and
• - at least a second digital printing head adapted to apply at least a second layer of fluid adhesive material on top of the granular material, said second printing head being positioned between said deposition device and said removal device.