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From: liz@poppyrecords.invalid.invalid (Liz Tuddenham)
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Subject: Re: poor man's decal
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2025 12:23:11 +0100
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Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid> wrote:

> I need a full-color, durable decal to label a front panel.
> The panel is ~8x17".  I'm only looking for prototype quantities
> (someone else can deal with production quantities and "revised
> artwork").
> 
> I think I can just color print the image, 1:1, laminate it
> and use a spray adhesive to affix it to the actual panel.

For prototypes or one-offs, I print in mirror-image on an overhead
projector acetate sheet using a laser printer.  The print side is then
spray-painted white (several very thin coats, allowed to dry between
coats, so as not to dissolve the printing) and stuck to the panel with
double-sided sticky tape.

The unprinted acetate surface is fairly durable and the print side is
towards the panel, so it can't be scuffed off.  

If you need to change it, the sticky residue from the tape can be
removed with white spirit or petrol.


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