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Main => Artwork => Topic started by: dylaninwv on October 12, 2016, 12:39:17 pm
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Please see the below pic. I am looking to replace the graphics on this coin plate. I can do the artwork easy enough, but it there some kind of adhesive vinyl, or decal, or some special kind of decal paper I cna buy to print it out? Or is there a vendor that can print it for me? I am looking for something that will adhere to the metal and be durable. I assume it was originally silkcreened somehow?
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/dylaninwv/plate_zpsxiujgyp3.jpg)
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if you want to DIY, you can do a b/w version fairly easily...
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-etch-aluminum-panel-labelsdesigns-with-a-r/ (http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-etch-aluminum-panel-labelsdesigns-with-a-r/)
there was corybee here doing some custom serial plates... maybe give him a PM or something.
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=131720.0 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=131720.0)
otherwise you are looking at making and silkscreening your own. not impossible, but certainly a pile of effort. be okay for a small run, but not really a one off.
lastly... maybe go to staples and pick up some clear label material and print it out. then you can apply it and lacquer it on.
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Thanks lilshawn! I'm going to try Pnp-blue. I've acid etched in college - I had no idea I could do a laser printer. Cool!
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It may be a little late but you could try custom trophy shops. I know the one near me can do multicolour metal plates