[Rockhounds] Printed Mineral Labels

[Gene Hartstein]

I use Microsoft word to make mineral and fossil labels. You have a huge selection of fonts, colors and font sizes. With some knowledge of the program, you can customize label size, for example making labels for perky boxes. You can also print on standard Avery labels, for labels to stick on gem box edges or coin holders. You can also add images and print on various paper weights, from ordinary paper to card stock. 
And you can save the label file in case you get more of the same stuff.
Gene Hartstein 

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> On Mar 20, 2021, at 9:43 AM, hammerron <hammerron at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I have been handwriting onto poster board (is that the right term, or perhaps card stock) to make labels for the mineral specimens for my collection.  You can see how I typically have done it in the third picture here:
> 
> http://hammerron.com/minerals/cataloging.htm
> 
> Or here:
> http://hammerron.com/minerals/cataloginglabel.JPG
> 
> My question is this.  I am considering using a printer in the future rather than writing by hand.  My thoughts are that it will be easier to read, and I can use a smaller font when it suits me.
> 
> Would anyone have any thoughts on how I should best go about this?  Any thoughts on the best paper stock, printer, printer ink, etc?  I am also wondering if it is advantageous to print stick on labels and then stick them onto cardboard stock.
> 
> regards,
> 
> 
> Ron
> 
> 
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