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| Author: | Greg Shoemaker [ Thu Jan 26, 2006 4:00 pm ] |
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Hi all, I haven't posted in a long time. Glad to be back. I have built 5 guitars now, and have never bothered to put a label in them. I have worked up a label in photoshop and want to print them off and send them to the folks that own my guitars. They have asked for them. What kind of paper and glue should I use to fix labels in the sound hole? Thanks a bunch, Greg |
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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Fri Jan 27, 2006 1:15 am ] |
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I would us 24 # fine parchment paper. I attach mine with 3M spray adhisive. My lables on my finer custom builds are 18# rice paper. This is very fragile and would be near impossible to put on with the box assembled. The 24# parchment comes in wide array of colors. |
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| Author: | csullivan [ Fri Jan 27, 2006 1:19 am ] |
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Hi Greg, in my "work-for-a-living-to-pay-the-rent" job, I'm in the graphics business. An ad agency, so I have quite a bit of experience with printing and papers. If you print your labels on an ink jet printer you might want to consider using one like any of the newer Epson printers that use archival inks. They are much less likely to fade over time and are advertised as being good for 100 years or more. Ideally, the paper should be acid-free, but getting an acid-free paper for ink jets could be problematic. Both Epson and Staples (that I know of) offer a paper that is called premium double-sided matte paper (8.5" x 11"). This should actually perform quite well for labels. It is a nice white sheet, fairly substantial in weight (thickness), and is porous enough to hold the glue well. Spread a thin, but complete coat of white or yellow glue on the back and press it into position. You might think it will start to curl up before it dries, but I've never had that problem. Just rub it down with your fingertips to get a good and complete bond. There shouldn't be much in the way of squeeze out, because the glue should have been just enough to wet the surface completely. You're not looking for structural strength -- you just want it adhered completely. Craig |
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| Author: | CarltonM [ Fri Jan 27, 2006 6:41 am ] |
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Greg, There's no way a customer will be able to successfully (that is, neatly) install a label in a completed guitar. Remember, their sloppy work will always reflect on you, 'cause it's YOUR label! |
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