Label template?

A place for your artistic side. Discuss techniques and tools for pixel art on the NES, GBC, or similar platforms.

Moderator: Moderators

Post Reply
endrien
Posts: 20
Joined: Fri Oct 02, 2009 6:34 pm

Label template?

Post by endrien »

Does anyone have a template for making a cartridge label? I found one but it does not have the end label...
tepples
Posts: 22708
Joined: Sun Sep 19, 2004 11:12 pm
Location: NE Indiana, USA (NTSC)
Contact:

Post by tepples »

I do, and I added it to the wiki. It includes the outline, the approximate bleed, and the position of the fold line.
endrien
Posts: 20
Joined: Fri Oct 02, 2009 6:34 pm

Post by endrien »

tepples wrote:I do, and I added it to the wiki. It includes the outline, the approximate bleed, and the position of the fold line.
I used that, its the right size but I can't seem to get the label to stick using a glue stick. Mostly my troubles are with the end label. I'm using Epson glossy photopaper, its pretty thick which is probably why, it doesnt want to stay folded well. I also got poor results with rubber cement.
User avatar
Jedi QuestMaster
Posts: 688
Joined: Thu Sep 07, 2006 1:08 pm
Location: United States
Contact:

Post by Jedi QuestMaster »

Thinner paper is usually better for sticking.

Also, what kind of glue are you using. A photo glue stick should suffice.
User avatar
koitsu
Posts: 4201
Joined: Sun Sep 19, 2004 9:28 pm
Location: A world gone mad

Post by koitsu »

I can't imagine a glue stick or rubber cement working. And don't try crazy glue or anything like that since it'll bleed through the paper. IMHO, you're going about this all wrong. :-)

Try printing on a different type of paper, like white or clear decal paper -- it comes with an adhesive backing. Just make sure you print on it using an inkjet/deskjet printer and not a laser. I just recently helped a guy with a near-identical request.
User avatar
NESHomebrew
Formerly WhatULive4
Posts: 418
Joined: Fri Oct 30, 2009 4:43 am
Contact:

Post by NESHomebrew »

You can also buy double sided sticky paper to make anything a sticker.
Post Reply