Placing graphics on control panels

DCMagnuson at aol.com DCMagnuson at aol.com
Mon Feb 15 23:42:56 CET 1999


In a message dated 2/15/99 1:04:21 PM Eastern Standard Time,
will7370 at tao.sou.edu writes:

> 
>  Can anyone tell me of a method to place graphics on synth
>  control panels?  I can design the boxes and lettering fair
>  enough on my computer using Paintshop, but how do I get it
>  from the screen to an actual transfer that I can put on my
>  project?
>  
>  I used to use those cheesy rub-off kind that Radio Shack
>  sells, but they wear off over time, unless I spray the panel
>  with some kind of clear sealer.  Isn't there a way to do it
>  on my computer screen now?

Have you tried adhesive-backed printer paper?  If you're using an inkjet,
they' don't use water-proof ink, so make sure you put contact paper over the
sticker.  Also, you can use regular paper and good 3M spray glue to affix it.
Drill your holes first, then glue a slightly oversized layout to the
faceplate, trim off the excess, then cut the stock out of the holes and mount
your pots and jacks.  It looks great

Dave Magnuson
Independent Music Site
http://members.aol.com/dcmagnuson



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