Question On Labels

[FredClarke]

Ok so I am going to do some label casting and I am wondering how do I determin the width of the label so I dont get overlap length is easy a little long then the tube its the other that is giving me trouble is there any help out there?

Thanks from a true rookie at this.

 

[gwilki]

Measure the outside diameter of the tube and multiply it by 3.14. Add a bit for overlap.

 

[PenMan1]

Measure the outside diameter of the tube and multiply it by 3.14. Add a bit for overlap.

Ah, the ole Pi R2 formula. Down south, though, Pie are round. Cornbread are square:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

 

[ctubbs]

From what I have read here, there should be a small overlap of the seam or the label tends to pull apart along the seam. I roll the tube into a piece of the paper in question and mark about 1/32 - 1/16 extra past the overlap. I then cut it square to the other side and use this as a templet to size the label. Try a few test labels before casting to get the feel. be sure to have a slight overlap.
Charles

 

[djpnevans]

One thing you may want to do is before you put your label on is to get a pen the same colour as your label and colour the side that will be the over hang. As per pic.
David