If you want flat labels on a flat box, there's a way to do them that isn't too bad.
two ways:
1) print a color inkjet (or laser) on a transparency reversed. Mount the transparency ink down so it reads properly.? Be careful that whatever you use to fasten the transparency to the box doesn't dissolve the ink.? Laser may be better in this case. Since the ink is on the reverse of the transparency, it is well shielded.
2) do the same, or don't bother to reverse the transparency. Overlay this with a thin (say 0.050) plastic sheet as a front cover.? This will be milled or machined to go around switches, over (non touch) displays, or around touch displays.? The graphics in either case are limited by your design software.
Depends on how elaborate you wish to be.? It won't quite look like conventional silk screen, but can be far more elaborate. Just fastening the plastic down with screws allows changing your mind.
Otherwise, I've used Ptouch labels, but they're crude if you don't use the transparent ones.
Harvey
toggle quoted message
Show quoted text
On 5/4/2025 8:02 PM, Radu Bogdan Dicher via groups.io wrote:
Hi all,
I've had limited success (hand) writing, and sometimes printing, labels to stick on DIY project boxes for miscellaneous labeling needs. There was some chatter here on materials and printing means and solutions, but I'm really only looking for some recommendations for DIY projects.
What types of sticky labels are better for these specific applications? What stays put and doesn't peel off the minute finger pressure gets lifted, or there's some variation in temperature and/or humidity? Or just the passage of... minutes.
I've this far used "office supplies" types, but they'd always peel off in short order, and there must be affordable, easily accessible other options I'm not aware of.
Apologies if this is far off topic - hopefully others will find it useful for their own needs.
Thank you,
Radu.
