[sdiy] Toner transfer method for Front Panels

[Julian]

Im just experimenting some with the lazertran inkjet paper (the toner transfer stuff is made by lazertran and friends, but for lazer
printers only)

The inkjet is quite different.  You print out *on the top* of the membrane (ie not in reverse) and the membrane (quite thick) stays
on the pannel, but goes trasparent when you apply the final varnish.

Ive only done one test pannel so far (its on the list of stuff to continue with) and I made a mistake with the final varnish (which
'eggshelled' a bit of my print) but im confident that it will actually give very pleasing, and resonably durable, results, when done
properly.

Ill post photos, hmm... in about 6 months...

(or in the next fortnight, if that "do more stuff" new years resolution comes into play! ; )

Julian


> Has anyone tried the PCB toner transfer method for making 
> front panels?
> I am not at this stage yet, but had an idea to spray paint 
> some aluminium panels then apply the toner transfer with all 
> the pot markings, jack labels, etc.
> I guess this would need some varnish or lacquer on top to 
> prevent scratching too.
> 
> James