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MAKING MY OWN ORCHID (ETC) LABELS
I found that necessity is the mother of invention, ran out of plant
labels and was repotting some kiekis when I spied the white plastic empty jug in the recycle bin, cut it into strips and I was in business. But I imnagine you gurus allresady know that. Bob |
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On 26 Jun 2005 06:39:07 -0700, "bob" wrote:
I found that necessity is the mother of invention, ran out of plant labels and was repotting some kiekis when I spied the white plastic empty jug in the recycle bin, cut it into strips and I was in business. But I imnagine you gurus allresady know that. Bob I don't imagine the plastic from the jug will stand up well to UV light and will deteriorate fairly quickly if used outside. Of course, some store bought labels don't hold up well outside either. deg |
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Venetian blind slats work well too. Easy to cut, write on and UV protected
Ed Cormier "Dewitt" wrote in message ... On 26 Jun 2005 06:39:07 -0700, "bob" wrote: I found that necessity is the mother of invention, ran out of plant labels and was repotting some kiekis when I spied the white plastic empty jug in the recycle bin, cut it into strips and I was in business. But I imnagine you gurus allresady know that. Bob I don't imagine the plastic from the jug will stand up well to UV light and will deteriorate fairly quickly if used outside. Of course, some store bought labels don't hold up well outside either. deg |
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On Sun, 26 Jun 2005 18:26:48 GMT, "Edmond Cormier"
wrote: Venetian blind slats work well too. Easy to cut, write on and UV protected Ed Cormier Yes, I would expect them to last a long time. The other issue to be concerned with is the writing for the label. Pencil lasts darn near forever, but I've never seen a marker that really does. Brother P-Touch printed label tape does seem to last forever. I put a test label with P-Touch printing out in full sun about 3 yrs ago and it shows no sign of fading. deg |
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Dewitt wrote:
................................. I put a test label with P-Touch printing out in full sun about 3 yrs ago and it shows no sign of fading. That's impressive. Steve |
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On Sun, 26 Jun 2005 21:40:20 GMT, Dewitt
wrote: On Sun, 26 Jun 2005 18:26:48 GMT, "Edmond Cormier" wrote: Venetian blind slats work well too. Easy to cut, write on and UV protected Ed Cormier Yes, I would expect them to last a long time. The other issue to be concerned with is the writing for the label. Pencil lasts darn near forever, but I've never seen a marker that really does. Brother P-Touch printed label tape does seem to last forever. I put a test label with P-Touch printing out in full sun about 3 yrs ago and it shows no sign of fading. deg I tried boiling it in the microwave to see if moisture could get under the label. We have had some one more than three years and everyone is clear as it was to start. I have tried 4 or 5 permanent pens. NONE lasted in the sun. The only way to keep a pen label good is to bury it in the bottom of the pot. IF you do you only have to worry about your handwriting. That is another advantage with the P-Touch. The type face is easy to read. If you can type it correctly - in 5 years it will still be clear and correct. With a pen or pencil some of the Es became As or Os - and names became garbage. SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php |
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