----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Axtell" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2003 7:27 AM Subject: Re: [EE]:Front panel artwork > We often make a label by making a high-quality printout of laserjet of > Inkject then have the entire page laminated (at Kinko's). The result is a > page of material that looks like a restaurant menu, and it's very rugged. > Cut each out and adhesive each one carefully into position. After > everything is placed right, spray the entire faceplate with a plastic > coating spray, such as the coating used to protect Polaroid exposures. > > Works pretty good, and its very cheap. > This technique can be specially useful with panels that are supposed to have a LED / 7 segment displays as well. Before laminating the printout, cut out a window for the display on the paper artwork, and paste a piece of gelatin paper (green or red, depending on the color of the display) on the rear. Then laminate the artwork. Like Bob says it works pretty well, and looks impressive with the display showing through. Regards, Anand Dhuru. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.500 / Virus Database: 298 - Release Date: 10-Jul-03 -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics