Liquid pressure transfer method , transfer film therefor and product decorated thereby

This invention relates to a liquid pressure transfer method, and more particularly to a liquid pressure transfer printing method for applying a pattern for decoration specifically intended for a workpiece such as a steering wheel for an automobile or the like which includes a rod-like element curved to form a predetermined apparent plane to the workpiece. A workpiece to which a transfer pattern is to be applied is formed to have a rod-like element curved into a loop-like shape to form an apparent geometric plane. A transfer film used in the liquid pressure transfer is formed on a required portion thereof, and the transfer pattern for decoration is formed to have a configuration corresponding to that of the apparent plane. The workpiece is handled so as to downwardly approach the transfer film from a position corresponding to the transfer pattern, and is then immersed in the transfer liquid. Consequently, the transfer film bonds to the rod-like element of the workpiece so as to circumferentially surround the rod-like element continuously from a bottom of the rod-like element to a top thereof on the basis of a diametric section of the rod-like element. Thus, the transfer pattern is transferred to at least the rod-like element of the workpiece.