guitar labels
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guitar labels
Hi everyone. Does anyone have any advice/experience on attaching a label to the inside of the guitar. I designed a really nice label using Gimp (basically a free open source of Photoshop) I plan on printing it on some type of cool looking paper. I remember from my school days that white glue makes paper curl and is also messy. Any tips or suggestions on what has worked for you. Thanks
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Re: guitar labels
I use a bit of hide or fish glue for the labels. I only glue the perimeter t keep the label from curling up as you mentioned.
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Re: guitar labels
Since you're looking for long-term durability, acid-free paper would probably be a good idea.
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Re: guitar labels
+1 for fish glueB. Howard wrote:I use a bit of hide or fish glue for the labels. I only glue the perimeter t keep the label from curling up as you mentioned.
Tim Benware
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Re: guitar labels
I print mine on normal white paper using a laser printer and the i cover it with french polish mixture. When it dries it can be easily applied an the shellac gives it an antique appearance.