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PostPosted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 9:13 pm Reply with quote
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This is a simple, cheap solution for labeling things.

Anything that be printed on paper can become a label, graphic or textual. Besides the printout you'll need clear tape or contact paper, scissors, wax paper, and double-faced tape. Some double-faced tape comes with its own paper backing:


In really humid weather, paper fibers will pull apart after a few months. The labels are easy and cheap enough to replace, but there is a more durable alternative: iron-on "T" shirt transfers. Get the kind for dark shirts - it's white instead of clear:


Put clear tape or contact paper over the image to prevent rain and sweat from running the ink:


Put double-faced tape over the entire back surface:


Put waxed paper over the double-faced tape to prevent it from sticking to things while you work:


Burnish the entire "sandwich" with the back of your fingernail:


Cut it out:


Peel off the waxed paper:


Stick it in place, burnishing again with the back of your fingernail:


Here are some Radio Shack electronics knobs with the stickers I made:


Here I added ballistics data to the inside of a scope cap:


Maybe not professional silk screening, but not bad for the price.

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 7:44 am Reply with quote
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LOL slavia... is that for me??? hahahahaha

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 8:36 am Reply with quote
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The truth is, I made it with myself in mind. When I see the name "dummyracer36," my brain automatically thinks "Oh, he's the motorcycle guy from Florida." I deeply apologize.

But since you brought it up, here's a start for your labeling projects:

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 9:25 am Reply with quote
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no apology required... "Dummy" suits me... LOL

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