I've followed several threads on making your own printed circuit boards
with interest. Have tried a variety of ways including TEC200, pNp, even
masking tape and an Exacto knife.

Finally ordered the materials for photo-resist process.

Here's my questions(?) -

Is there  any reason why I shouldn't be able to use paper or plastic
labelling on the component side of the boards? I've used this process
for labelling all sorts of cabinet panels.

My CAD package lets me create a separate layer for the silk screen
labels and print it separate from the solder side.

For prototypes and very short runs, I obvioulsy don't want to get into
silk screening, but would like to have some parts IDs and label
connectors and such.

I'm considering printing the silk screen layer on plain paper or clear
mylar and gluing it onto the PCB, probably after the etching but before
the drilling stage.

Since the boards are single-sided, I can't think of a reason why this
won't work. Can you?

Jim, WK8G
nestoji@home.com