heppnerguy Posted July 18, 2015 Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 (edited) I remember not too long ago there was a question posted that read something like,'How do you sign your work ?. There were lots of different answers, from I do not sign anything to I purchased a wood burning tool that has my signature on it. Some used regular ball point pens, others used sharpies and some burned their names into their pieces by hand with a small point on the wood burning pen. All these methods worked, some nicer looking than others. some just didn't like signing their pieces at all. For me, personally, I only sign the ones that I have a request to do that, or if it is a really difficult piece for me and I am quite proud of the fact that I 'actually did that'. I have made of a friend with one of our members and I made a cutting of his avatar and sent it to him because i thought he might enjoy it. His response to me was,,,,he sent me some extremely nice stick on metal labels that I instantly became very fond of. I think that a lot of you would agree with me that these labels are very professional and only ad to the quality of the work they are put on. The clock I made for my wife last Valentines Day was one of my greatest accomplishments, as far as I was concerned and I was so glad to put one of these labels on it. I think you too would enjoy using them especially after you have a close look at them. The photos I am enclosing really do not show the quality of the labels beauty but I think you will get a good Idea of what I am talking about when you look at it. These labels are not something that you would place on most craft show pieces but rather on a special gift for someone.. You can find these for sale in the forum under the 'HOT DEALS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS' tab. I think you will agree that they are a must have item. they sell for $20 for 5 of them and $3 shipping. Every time you purchase them, a part of the purchase goes directly to the support of Scroll Saw Village. I showed the Valentines clock so you could see how the name sign does nothing to distract from the work, only put a credit label on your piece in a professional way. GO CHECK THEM OUT Dick heppnerguy Edited July 18, 2015 by heppnerguy oneleggimp, LarB and Scrolling Steve 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Guy Posted July 18, 2015 Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 Very nice name label. I can see why you use them on only special projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjR Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 As spendy as they are; they would be limited to special projects only! Yes, very nice labels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry1939 Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Because of Religious reasons (I'm a Devout Cheapskate), I print my own on plain paper. Exact shape as yours, but thin one outline, surrounded by a thicker outline. Go to Word (drawing) - Shapes - Auto Shapes. "From the Workshop of Jerry Herold." Each line is a different font with the top line smaller. A thin layer of wood glue to attach. jerry amazingkevin, Scrolling Steve and bobscroll 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 that will work ,i'll keep that in mind , thanks friends! :) :) :) :) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarB Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Thanks for the info Dick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 I use the one's from Steve Goods site and laminate them. Simples & free but Jerry has a good idea and I could cut them out and fill a A4 sheet of lamination another freebie. Thanks Dick and all for firing up my design juices. Roly bobscroll 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 I bought a branding iron a couple years ago. Now that I am scrolling there is no place left on a piece I do that the brand will fit! oneleggimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamminjack Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Thank You Dick for the nice comments. I am glad you like the plaques. Like I stated earlier, I am only doing these for my fellow villagers, and to help out with some donations to SSV. Just a little something special for that special piece. Personally I am not so sure I would like gluing a piece of printed paper on a special piece that I worked so hard on, to finish it off. To each their own.... Hope everyone has a blessed day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneleggimp Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 I remember not too long ago there was a question posted that read something like,'How do you sign your work ?. There were lots of different answers, from I do not sign anything to I purchased a wood burning tool that has my signature on it. Some used regular ball point pens, others used sharpies and some burned their names into their pieces by hand with a small point on the wood burning pen. All these methods worked, some nicer looking than others. some just didn't like signing their pieces at all. For me, personally, I only sign the ones that I have a request to do that, or if it is a really difficult piece for me and I am quite proud of the fact that I 'actually did that'. I have made of a friend with one of our members and I made a cutting of his avatar and sent it to him because i thought he might enjoy it. His response to me was,,,,he sent me some extremely nice stick on metal labels that I instantly became very fond of. I think that a lot of you would agree with me that these labels are very professional and only ad to the quality of the work they are put on. The clock I made for my wife last Valentines Day was one of my greatest accomplishments, as far as I was concerned and I was so glad to put one of these labels on it. I think you too would enjoy using them especially after you have a close look at them. The photos I am enclosing really do not show the quality of the labels beauty but I think you will get a good Idea of what I am talking about when you look at it. These labels are not something that you would place on most craft show pieces but rather on a special gift for someone.. You can find these for sale in the forum under the 'HOT DEALS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS' tab. I think you will agree that they are a must have item. they sell for $20 for 5 of them and $3 shipping. Every time you purchase them, a part of the purchase goes directly to the support of Scroll Saw Village. I showed the Valentines clock so you could see how the name sign does nothing to distract from the work, only put a credit label on your piece in a professional way. GO CHECK THEM OUT Dick heppnerguy Gorgeous Piece. I too really like your label. Simple but elegant in it's simplicity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 Dick I think these labels are a perfrct way to proudly show your work and pride. Will definately keep them in mind for those " very special " projects and commishoned pieces. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kywoodmaster Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 Very nice labels I can see these on special items. I use a program called print master to do my business cards with. I can reduce the same design to fit on the 3/4 x 2 Avery stick on labels for the craft show items.. Jim Finn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Finn Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 I have an ink stamp for applying my name directly on the project but have not used it in a long time now. I now use a sticker with my logo, email address, phone number, and name on it. Not as cheap as using the stamp, but it can be removed by the buyer if they want. I sell well over four hundred items a year, and most are given as gifts, so "signing" them is good to generate any repeat business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry1939 Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 To add to my earlier Comment, I put them on the bottom or the back, never the front where it would show. My Bad !! I should have clarified this with my first Posting. jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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