Signature Label Paper

[A-Mac]

I feel embarrassed about asking about this, because I'm sure it is somewhere in TU cyberspace.  

 

I'm wanting to print labels for my lures.  I am hoping to just use transparent label paper to do this.  However, everything I pulled up related to decal paper.  Is there a reason why I should not use the adhesive backed label paper?

 

Also, should I spray a clear over the ink too?  Krylon?  I was planning on using these on some lures I plan to use DN on.  

 

Thanks!

[RayburnGuy]

A-Mac I can't help you with the transparent label paper since I use the decal paper for that sort of thing. When using the decal paper you definitely want to put a coat of clear over it as the DN will wrinkle the decal. I would think this would apply to the label paper as well. It would be my guess that whatever clear you use that it not have any harsh solvents in it as that is what seems to be the cause of the DN wrinkling the decals.

 

hope this helps,

Ben

[KelpKritter]

I use transparent label paper to sign my baits and have never had an issue with DN or epoxy based finishes.  Not 100% sure but I believe the printer I use from work is an inkjet and I have had no problems with the ink running or anything like that.

 

Best bet, as I did, is to print some labels and do some testing. Not terribly expensive to give it a go and it ends up being very consistent and easy once you have your font size and location on the label perfected.  Plus you can make a ridiculous number of labels from a single sheet.

 

DaveB.

[RayburnGuy]

Hey Dave,

 

What material is the label paper made out of? I know what they call decal paper is actually a very thin plastic. Or at least the stuff I've been using from Papilio is. They also say you need to spray the decal with a "fixative" to keep the ink from running once it has been allowed to dry. I've been using the decal paper that's designed for an inkjet printer, but I think they also make it for laser jet printers as well.

 

Ben

[KelpKritter]

Not sure where the original packaging is stuffed away in my garage.  The product is 3M and is just a simple return mailing label for postage.  If I run across the packaging I will let you know the specifics.

[hazmail]

Just print your name/ logo on tissue, or even better (apparently) Rice paper- the paper disappears when wet with the clear.

Never used rice paper, but have used tissue paper which is JJJust visible after clearing.

Pete

[A-Mac]

The label paper I'm using is from Staples brand name Avery.  I wish I would have known about the 3m product.  3M has a tendency to make their adhesive tapes dang near permanent!  

 

I've done a couple tests on Popsicle sticks so far.

My first test I brushed DN directly over the label, and the ink smeared off.

My second test (currently underway), I sprayed some Folk Art clear gloss over the label, nuked it good with a hairdryer, and then brushed the DN on it.

The second test did not reveal any ink being smeared (yet).  I only did this about 20 minutes ago.  I'm hesitant to spray the whole sheet of labels yet.  Plus, I think a clear coat over the label while it is on the lure may help smooth the seam line and prevent DN from trying to lift the label.

 

For those interested, I made my labels using Paint, Powerpoint, and Publisher.

I used Paint to make my signature, which took a huge amount of time (Aaron McAlexander) and was incredibly difficult!

After I got it looking the way I wanted, I copied the image and pasted it in Powerpoint.  I made a text box with my lure name and year (Nickle-2013).  I then "grouped" the signature image with the text box, so that they become one image.  

I copied the image from Powerpoint into publisher.  I set the size of the image to be 0.50" wide (right click => format picture).  I then proceeded to paste a couple hundred signatures on the single sheet.  Publisher allows you to square up each image too (it shows guidelines).