dj_pnevans
21st November 2010, 10:05 PM
This is how I do it. It may or may not work for you
1: After you work out what type of pen you want to use you have to work out the diameter of the tube.
2: Work out what you want to put on your label. You can use MS Word. If you have a pic that you want to use MS Word 2010 can resize it for you or use paint. I have had luck with labels from www.decalpaper.com.au (http://www.decalpaper.com.au) (vinyl and water decals) they will send you a sample pack if you ask.
3: Print your label and cut it out. Cut the label longer then the tube by about 1mm each end. I use a template but you can use scissors. If you are going to have an overlap use a felt pen as close to the colour as the label on the edge to hide the white of the label.
4: Roll your tube onto the label, rum your fingers over the label to make sure it has stuck. Then fold the edges over into the tube.
5: If you have a pressure pot set it up now. (You don’t need one as the last few I have done I didn’t use one)
6: Place the tube into a mould with the joint facing up. (Less chance of an air bubble) Have a good look and make sure it is a good fit.
7: Mix your resin the way that works for you.
8: Poor resin into the mould. I poor onto the tube to cover it first.
9: Put into your pressure pot. If you are not using a pot put the mould onto a drill press so that the vibration of the press will help remove air bubbles.
10: Let it cure, turn, polish and put together.
Once again this is how I do it and it works for me. I hope this helps if you have a better way of doing something please tell us.
David
1: After you work out what type of pen you want to use you have to work out the diameter of the tube.
2: Work out what you want to put on your label. You can use MS Word. If you have a pic that you want to use MS Word 2010 can resize it for you or use paint. I have had luck with labels from www.decalpaper.com.au (http://www.decalpaper.com.au) (vinyl and water decals) they will send you a sample pack if you ask.
3: Print your label and cut it out. Cut the label longer then the tube by about 1mm each end. I use a template but you can use scissors. If you are going to have an overlap use a felt pen as close to the colour as the label on the edge to hide the white of the label.
4: Roll your tube onto the label, rum your fingers over the label to make sure it has stuck. Then fold the edges over into the tube.
5: If you have a pressure pot set it up now. (You don’t need one as the last few I have done I didn’t use one)
6: Place the tube into a mould with the joint facing up. (Less chance of an air bubble) Have a good look and make sure it is a good fit.
7: Mix your resin the way that works for you.
8: Poor resin into the mould. I poor onto the tube to cover it first.
9: Put into your pressure pot. If you are not using a pot put the mould onto a drill press so that the vibration of the press will help remove air bubbles.
10: Let it cure, turn, polish and put together.
Once again this is how I do it and it works for me. I hope this helps if you have a better way of doing something please tell us.
David