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HELP, text decals
Posted by:
Peter G. Douma
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Date: February 26, 2011 07:25PM
im doing some rods for a tournament guy, but he is a college tour bass guy so he is on bit of a budget, and we worked it out, but he wants his names on his rods, is there a cheaper way of getting decals than mudhole. i only need two exactly the same and i don't want to pay 8 bucks each. I would go through merrick but i think they have a minimum order for that stuff.
thanks -peter Peter Douma Poseidon Custom Rods N.E.R.B.s Re: HELP, text decals
Posted by:
Bob Pratt
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Date: February 26, 2011 08:17PM
Peter
Did you try Decal Connection, not sure what they will do and at what cost. There's a link on the left. Bob Re: HELP, text decals
Posted by:
Barry Thomas Sr
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Date: February 26, 2011 09:13PM
Decal Connection is very reasonable, And Very Good at what they Do Re: HELP, text decals
Posted by:
Peter G. Douma
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Date: February 26, 2011 10:02PM
thanks guys ill check it out Peter Douma Poseidon Custom Rods N.E.R.B.s Re: HELP, text decals
Posted by:
matthew jacobs
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Date: February 26, 2011 10:17PM
3rd/4th or whatever Decal Connection. Re: HELP, text decals
Posted by:
Joe Azar
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Date: February 26, 2011 10:36PM
I use 3M clear self adhesive printer labels. They are like heavy duty Scotch Transparent tape.
I have had excellent results. They stick well and do not yellow. I put them directly on the blank. Coat with epoxy just as guide wraps and they last as long as the epoxy. Do not use CP on the label or you will get a crackel effect. Remember, most printer ink is water soluble. Sorry, this doesn't work so well on dark color blanks. Always learning with Ohio Rod Builders Joe Azar Re: HELP, text decals
Posted by:
Bob Pratt
(---.cust.wildblue.net)
Date: February 26, 2011 10:51PM
Joe Azar Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > Sorry, this doesn't work so well on dark color > blanks. Joe, can't you use a white or yellow fount for a dark blank. Or is this something you can't print using like my HP inkjet printer Bob Re: HELP, text decals
Posted by:
Joe Azar
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Date: February 26, 2011 11:02PM
Yellow works as text, but if you use any graphics they tend to be very pale. I have my logo on these labels and look great on light color blanks. On black or brown it's barely visible. Re: HELP, text decals
Posted by:
Bob Balcombe
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Date: February 26, 2011 11:05PM
Who ever you get the major cost will the set up charge Good Wraps Bob Re: HELP, text decals
Posted by:
Phil Brenner
(198.217.64.---)
Date: February 27, 2011 04:50AM
Use the clear decal media and set your back ground color to black. Set your text color to white. Remember that when a printer prints white it simply doesnt put any ink down so that the white paper shows through. Since we are using clear decal media what you get is clear letters. Cut the decal to size carefully as not to smudge anything. I use waterslide decal media so I then coat the printed decal with krylon crystal clear and let dry. (If using peel and stick decal media you may be able to skip this step) Now wrap silver metalic or gold metalic thread on the blank where you want the decal. Put down a coat of color preserver and let it fully dry. then apply your decal over the thread and what you will have is a black decal with the color of your metallic thread showing through as the text. Put some trim wraps on each end of the decal and coat with epoxy. Re: HELP, text decals
Posted by:
James Ruggerio
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Date: February 27, 2011 08:31PM
What type and where are you purchasing the clear decal media? Re: HELP, text decals
Posted by:
Phil Brenner
(198.217.64.---)
Date: February 28, 2011 03:57AM
I purchased the waterslide decal medai from @#$%&. I have gotten both the inkjet and lazer printer waterslide media from them. I believe they also offer peel and stick. I think mudhole carries it also. not positive If you have a good hobby store in your area, they may have it. I think model builders use the stuff also. Re: HELP, text decals
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: February 28, 2011 11:04AM
Peter,
If he wants his names on the rods, just letter them on with pen and ink, or pen and paint. My wife, who is an artist does all of my lettering using Testors metallic model paint, and a fine tipped quill pen. For example: [www.dickblick.com] [www.testors.com] The metallic colors like gold, bronze, silver seem to flow better through the pen than some of the other colors. If you can't letter, I am sure you have a friend who can. Good luck Roger Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/28/2011 11:15AM by roger wilson. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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