On Sat, 27 Oct 2018 at 13:24, Brent Brown wrote: > A do-it-yourself method for label/decal/graphic overlay... > Flip/mirror the image, laser print onto transparency/acetate. Spray paint > white or other background colour, use light coats and drying between coat= s > to avoid dissolving image. Adhere with double sided tape. > Relatively quick and cheap. Result is a glossy and hard wearing surface, > as image is sandwiched between transparency and paint. As waterproof as t= he > adhesive is. Cut with care to avoid delamination. YMMV, experiment to > perfect. > https://www.dropbox.com/s/x3vx4ijlalbbvah/2018-10-15%2016.24.21.jpg?dl=3D= 0 > > A similar method that I used to use with good results: Label appearance was as good as many commercial labels, and the method is quick, easy and relatively low cost (choose any three). - Print onto media of choice - white or coloured paper or card. - Add a layer of clear "coverseal" or similar adhesive faced plastic- intended for covering book covers. - Cut label to size. - Attach with adhesive of choice. PVA worked well in my application, but double sided tape or other could be used depending on target substrate. Russell ___________________________________________ Examples: All self adhesive South African site 70 micron polypropylene & PVC film - 10m rolls, 320mm to 1000mm wide. 250 micron PVC - sheets, 250mm x 225mm to 240mm x 315mm 125 micron PVC 185 x 320 to 394 x 660 https://www.coverseal.co.za/bookcovering.html Ebay IE - various https://www.ebay.ie/sch/sis.html?_itemId=3D400587565081&_nkw=3DTENZA+BOOK+C= OVERING+FILM+SELF+ADHESIVE+600MM+X25+METRES+CC+060025+15+TZ72037&_mPrRngCbx= =3D1 NZ 5m x 450mm polypropylene - $NZ3 ! https://www.kmart.co.nz/product/5m-self-adhesive-book-cover/693421 *Legion (garglabet search) * --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .