Sure, the Label Images look good; you taught me everything I know. The images were JPEG via scanner though, not PDF?s.
But ?on the with the show?:
Back to Image #2, the second label is #5523:
The label size is 5/8?x3?, I found a pot stick that measures 5/8x6? that fits perfectly, leaving space at the top to punch a round ΒΌ? diameter hole to put a string through and space for the label and the remaining 2-1/2? at the bottom blank so that the label is not submerged in the medium. We also gained one more line for the text copy. In all the samples I show I put as much copy as will go into the data space so that you can see how much data each will contain.
Image #2, label #5523, you might keep in mind that this one you can use as a good test label. The label measure 2?x4?, and is found in quite a few different label stocks that Avery offers. It is the first one we did with text and photo, and was designed with the thought that it could be attached to plant pots or the end of trays, etc.
Image #1, label Orion 400-175 is actually not printed on label stock (unless you want too, and more on that later) but is printed on a special stock that can be ordered from Orion Garden Markers
http://gardenmarker.com/. This might be considered a professional label/support that is designed to be permanent specimen marker in the garden. Besides the special paper stock, it comes with an UV (ultra-violet) shield you place over the top of the print-out. You can also order all metal stakes with powder coat finish which measure 10? top to point to hold it. On the holder there is a berm that attaches with screws, that holds the shield and the label tightly into the stake holder. This label measures approximate 1-3/4?x4?.
Image #1, label Orion 311-54lc is from the same Orion Markers company. I included it in the layouts because I see it as a multiple purpose type of label. Orion designed it to be an external sign printed by laser printer only (see their website for details). My use was more as an internal (out of the weather) sign that would display information as in a retail setting, plant sale, or garden shows. I did order the galvanized holders with screw holes for mounting onto my own support. Again, see Orion website for more info. I can see George offering this in several layouts, the information as shown, also a space for large pricing figures (SPECIAL - $.99 EA.), different information to the right of photo, etc. This label is available in 5?x4?, and 7?x5?. The layout for testing is 5?x4?, I?m sure George would design the larger layout if requested.
My final suggestion: NOTHING IS CUT IN STONE, if you want to print these layouts on other stock than label, do so. Secondly, keep in mind that there can be changes in printing inks, and changes in label stock availability, and there?s a lot of testing to do. I?m going to go back to my original web searches (about 10 of them) and see what?s new.
George, it?s all yours, and good luck with the Lessons. I will be doing them, too
