Although the sticky label method was a quick and easy way to make the labels for my dice I wasn't happy with the quality of the finished print. The label paper isn't a smooth medium and also absorbs the ink making the design look washed out. So I decided to revert to the simple way of making the labels using an ordinary glossy photo paper.
So having printed out the dice labels I had to chop up the sheet and then start the job of gluing them - using PVA - to the plastic dice (I'm making two sets, one for my brother and one for me)...
Here you can see the difference in quality between my original idea - using sticky labels - and the photo paper version...
I did have to adjust the colour of my design slightly to work with the gloss paper but the end product looks richer and sharper...
I'm quite pleased with these really - dare I say I *think* they are a little more attractive than the proper dice (which are a lot more expensive). Plus I get to have customised designs which are a bit more recognisable as belonging to the national army that they are supposed to represent.
Now I'll have to do the order dice for my Germans! :)
FACE-PALM UPDATE: Just had a message from a reader asking 'why didn't you just use double-sided sticky tape instead of PVA?' ....Er, 'Du-oh'! :)
Any chance of you making public you templates for the dice?
ReplyDelete(Sorrry if this is a double post-wanted to make sure it got through) Love the dice! Any chance you will allow your templates to be used by the public?
ReplyDeleteAny chance you could make the these a bit greener? I had the same problem when I printed them out on sticker paper. They are more yellow than green. Thanks. Love the work you have done. Received my dice, and can't wait to put them together.
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