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Custom Labeling / Pearlable Decal Question
Posted by: Marc Morrone (---.dsl.airstreamcomm.net)
Date: October 07, 2015 08:22PM

For guys using these - do you apply the decal right to the blank, or lay down a coat of finish first?

Thanks - Marc

Keep it simple - that's all I can handle!

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Re: Custom Labeling / Pearlable Decal Question
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: October 07, 2015 09:52PM

You do either. I typically just adhere the decal right to the rod blank.

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Re: Custom Labeling / Pearlable Decal Question
Posted by: Marc Morrone (---.dsl.airstreamcomm.net)
Date: October 07, 2015 11:01PM

Any tips on putting it right on the blank Tom? Just rub on with burnishing tool? I don't get perfect adhesion doing that usually, and end up wrapping thread over it to squeeze it on.

Thanks - Marc

Keep it simple - that's all I can handle!

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Re: Custom Labeling / Pearlable Decal Question
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: October 08, 2015 07:34AM

I think that if you're using one of the clear decals you'd do better going over a prior layer of finish. Pat Barnard gave some tips on that earlier here and has an article on same in the issue of the magazine that just mailed. This helps hide the decal edges. Otherwise you can go right onto the blank. A brayer-roller is helpful in really getting the decal pressed down. The PearLabel stuff is pretty good about sticking well to the blank.

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Re: Custom Labeling / Pearlable Decal Question
Posted by: Larry Tobin (---.hsd1.fl.comcast.net)
Date: October 08, 2015 09:22AM

Hi Marc,

I am the vendor selling the PEARLabel. I can send you samples for you to try. I can also send you the tip sheet from Pat Barnard if you need.

Larry Tobin
LRT Group, Inc.
www.lrtgroup.com
larry@lrtgroup.com
954-257-6224

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Re: Custom Labeling / Pearlable Decal Question
Posted by: Marc Morrone (---.dsl.airstreamcomm.net)
Date: October 10, 2015 06:43AM

What is brayer roller?

Thanks - Marc

Keep it simple - that's all I can handle!

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Re: Custom Labeling / Pearlable Decal Question
Posted by: Larry Tobin (---.hsd1.fl.comcast.net)
Date: October 10, 2015 10:27AM

Hi Marc,

A brayer is a hand-tool used historically in printing and printmaking to break up and "rub out" (spread) ink before it was "beaten" using inking balls or composition rollers. Just use google or bing and search brayer. Hobby Store, craft store or sign supply ship.

Larry Tobin
LRT Group, Inc.
www.lrtgroup.com
larry@lrtgroup.com
954-257-6224

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Re: Custom Labeling / Pearlable Decal Question
Posted by: Robert Thomas (---.sub-70-199-75.myvzw.com)
Date: November 02, 2015 10:10PM

Hello Larry
could you send me some info on label maker please
tugbob72@gmail.com
thanks Bob

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Re: Custom Labeling / Pearlable Decal Question
Posted by: Larry Tobin (---.hsd1.fl.comcast.net)
Date: November 02, 2015 11:21PM

Hi Bob,

I just sent you the information you requested. Samples are available if you want.Call me if you have any questions.

Larry Tobin
LRT Group, Inc.
www.lrtgroup.com
larry@lrtgroup.com
954-257-6224

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