Decal/label question

[Wood Tamer]

I have a relative that wants me to turn some Euro style pens for him out of a few teak wood strips he provided me. He asked me to add names (single line) in a gold color to stand out from the medium to dark teak color. What would be best, decals or some kind of sticker? I've performed some searches on decals and it looks tedious, like you could mess it up easily and I don't have extra wood so it's a one time shot at it. plus I've never used a Ca finish. Any suggestions for me? Thanks DG

 

[jttheclockman]

Have them engraved.

 

[its_virgil]

Find a laser engraver and fill the names with gold "rub-n-buff".

I can;t help with decals since I've not done any. Someone should offer some help with decals.

Do a good turn daily!
Don

I have a relative that wants me to turn some Euro style pens for him out of a few teak wood strips he provided me. He asked me to add names (single line) in a gold color to stand out from the medium to dark teak color. What would be best, decals or some kind of sticker? I've performed some searches on decals and it looks tedious, like you could mess it up easily and I don't have extra wood so it's a one time shot at it. plus I've never used a Ca finish. Any suggestions for me? Thanks DG

 

[gwilki]

I've done several decal pens and a few more label pens. For a single line name, I would go with John's and Don's adive - get them lasered.

 

[GouletPens]

Engrave them....it will be FAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR less effort than any other method.

 

[bradh]

I have been looking into the decal option and saw a few mentioned to a tutorial by Grizz. I think I tracked it down if you want to look it over:

http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/Kerux/blog/3811

 

[Wood Tamer]

Thanks guys for the recommendations. I've checked out the decals and engraving and I think I'll look into the cost of engraving. I think it would look better for my application. DG

 

[GouletPens]

There are several engravers out there that can do it for a fair price. If you want to get into decals and stuff, it's better for pictures but not as hot for words. That's where the engraver shines. Then with the engraving, you can always backfill with whatever colors you like.

 

[altaciii]

Go to your local tropy house and ask if they will do it. I have a friend that engraves mine for $3 a line. Not a bad price and a lot less agrivation.

 

[GouletPens]

Go to your local tropy house and ask if they will do it. I have a friend that engraves mine for $3 a line. Not a bad price and a lot less agrivation.

Is that laser engraved? If so that's a pretty tough price to beat.