An Update
I received some label samples from On-Line Labels and Jeff was kind enough to use his laser printer to print some information on them for me. I adhered several to the back of old credit or gift cards and abused them. I think either one of the two materials will be plenty durable for the occassional times that the card is taken out of a wallet or pocket and subjected to skin oils, hand lotions, etc.
One of the labels is silver foil, the other is white vinyl.
Both of these materials withstood:
Being buffed with White Diamond for 60 seconds.
Being submerged in water for a couple of hours.
Being polished with Micro-Mesh sheets of 3600 or higher grit
Being scrubbed with bathroom cleaner.
Neither of the materials could withstand:
Being buffed for 10 seconds with Tripoli (I would have been very surprused if they did!).
Being cleaned with Acetone (See comment above).
Being polished with 3400 or lower grit Micro-Mesh.
Next I'll locate source for plastic,credit card sized cards. The front of the cards will be identical.
I'd like as many members as possible to answer two questions for me.
First, silver foil or white vinyl labels for the back of the card? The silver is more prone to air bubbles when adhering the label.
Second, use the standard IAP Logo on the front or hold a contest to come up with a graphic for the cards created by one of you? Keep in mind that participation in the Bash Logo Contest was sparse, to say the least.
No polls, just give your opinions in this thread.
Any possibility of letting us printing our own?
I do NOT print legal docs, but I do know how and have the ability to print HIGH quality and laminate. Done that plenty of times. Lasts for years.
We would like to keep the cards as standard as possible, with only one IAP Membership card recognized as sanctioned by the IAP. If we were to allow everyone to print there own we run the risk of having multiple designs in circulation. If these cards are ever used at brick & mortor stores for discounts(and I am not saying that they will), or as ID at penturners gatherings multiple designs could cause confusion.
I would like to hear any suggestions or comments you may have about materials.