[sdiy] page update - photos

[J. Larry Hendry]

Another method for doing printed paper panels is to glue the paper only to
the metal panel and trim the edges (I use an exacto to get a very neat,
close trim).  After the panel glue is dry, take a satin urethane spray in a
can and coat the panel with several very light coats of spray.  When
completed, this does not leave a glossy laminated look.  Instead, it looks
and feels more like a painted metal.  I used this method to do some on-offs
to match my MOTM panels.  I cannot take the credit for the method though.
That belongs to Ken Tkacs.  I can post some photos to my web site if anyone
is interested.
Larry Hendry

----- Original Message -----
From: Ken Stone <sasami at blaze.net.au>
To: <synth-diy at node12b53.a2000.nl>
Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2001 3:38 AM
Subject: Re: [sdiy] page update - photos


Laminated:
Take the printed sheet to a commercial laminator. They will pressure-seal it
between to sheets of thin plastic. The results are glossy, and look pretty
sharp BUT they tend to peel around the corners.

Covered with contact:
School book stick on clear plastic covering. A strip of this is stuck to the
printout and burnished on using a soft cloth. The result is stuck to the
aluminium panel, then trimmed with a very sharp knife from behind. The
result is more matt finished, and not as clear as laminating.

Ken

>I'm also interested in your process, Ken.  Could you say a bit more about
>"laminated or covered with clear contact" ?
>
>Thank,
>Elby
>
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