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Labels and signs are essential for Kanthaus to work. In this article the term "label" is used for smaller signs (e.g. on food containers) and "sign" for those which contain more (abstract) information | Labels and signs are essential for Kanthaus to work. In this article the term "label" is used for smaller signs (e.g. on food containers) and "sign" for those which contain more (abstract) information. | ||
== Application methods == | |||
'''TL:DR; use patafix—don't use masking tape''' | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
|+ | |+ | ||
! | ! rowspan="2" |Method | ||
! colspan="4" |Surface | |||
! rowspan="2" |Method notes | |||
|- | |||
!Glass | !Glass | ||
!Plastic (PET/PE) | |||
!Wood | !Wood | ||
! | !Wall(paper) | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Thermal labeller | |Thermal labeller | ||
|Good | |||
|Good | |Good | ||
|OK | |OK | ||
| | |Bad | ||
| | |Text deteriorates with heat/light | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Embossing labeller | |Embossing labeller | ||
|Good | |||
|Good | |Good | ||
|Bad | |Bad | ||
|Bad | |Bad | ||
| | |Limited character range | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Permanent marker | |Permanent marker | ||
|Good | |Good | ||
|OK | |||
|Bad | |Bad | ||
|Bad | |Bad | ||
| | |Quality depends on handwriting | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Patafix + | |Patafix + sign | ||
|Good | |||
|Good | |Good | ||
|OK | |OK | ||
|OK | |OK | ||
|Most flexible | |||
|- | |||
|Sticky paper labels / masking tape | |||
|OK | |OK | ||
|Bad | |Bad | ||
|Bad | |Bad | ||
|Bad | |Bad | ||
|Adhesive often only removable with acetone, damaging many surfaces | |||
|} | |} | ||
'''Key:''' | |||
* Good: Label stays in place and can be removed from surface with minimal clean-up and without damage. | * Good: Label stays in place and can be removed from surface with minimal clean-up and without damage. | ||
* OK: Label mostly stays in place, or removal requires clean-up or leaves visual trace. | * OK: Label mostly stays in place, or removal requires clean-up or leaves visual trace. | ||
* Bad: Label falls off, or removal requires extensive clean-up or damages surface. | * Bad: Label falls off, or removal requires extensive clean-up or damages surface. | ||
== | == Types == | ||
* | * labels which show what a container contains (e.g. salt, detergent) | ||
* labels for finding stuff | * labels for finding stuff | ||
* labels to inform about rules and customs | * labels to inform about rules and customs | ||
* instructional | * instructional | ||
== | == Attributes == | ||
=== Durability === | === Durability === | ||
Labels are more or less exposed to decay. They can get wet, oily, hot, | Labels are more or less exposed to decay. They can get wet, oily, hot, sun-bleached and touched in various ways. | ||
=== Readability === | === Readability === | ||
Handwriting can be hard to read, even though it may add points on a personality scale. We think that printed | Handwriting can be hard to read, even though it may add points on a personality scale. We think that printed text should be the default. | ||
=== Informational value === | === Informational value === | ||
The informational value is not only in the sign but is created with the person reading it. | The informational value is not only in the sign but is created with the person reading it. This means that there's signage which might contain zero information for members but a lot for visitors. Also vice versa. While creating a sign, it makes sense to think about who is mainly addressed. | ||
This means that there's signage which might contain zero information for members but a lot for visitors. Also vice versa. While creating a sign, it makes sense to think about who is mainly | |||
== Tools == | == Tools == | ||
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=== Printer === | === Printer === | ||
See [[Printing]] for information on setting the printer up. | See [[Printing]] for information on setting the printer up. | ||
Latest revision as of 01:56, 21 January 2025
Labels and signs are essential for Kanthaus to work. In this article the term "label" is used for smaller signs (e.g. on food containers) and "sign" for those which contain more (abstract) information.
Application methods
TL:DR; use patafix—don't use masking tape
| Method | Surface | Method notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass | Plastic (PET/PE) | Wood | Wall(paper) | ||
| Thermal labeller | Good | Good | OK | Bad | Text deteriorates with heat/light |
| Embossing labeller | Good | Good | Bad | Bad | Limited character range |
| Permanent marker | Good | OK | Bad | Bad | Quality depends on handwriting |
| Patafix + sign | Good | Good | OK | OK | Most flexible |
| Sticky paper labels / masking tape | OK | Bad | Bad | Bad | Adhesive often only removable with acetone, damaging many surfaces |
Key:
- Good: Label stays in place and can be removed from surface with minimal clean-up and without damage.
- OK: Label mostly stays in place, or removal requires clean-up or leaves visual trace.
- Bad: Label falls off, or removal requires extensive clean-up or damages surface.
Types
- labels which show what a container contains (e.g. salt, detergent)
- labels for finding stuff
- labels to inform about rules and customs
- instructional
Attributes
Durability
Labels are more or less exposed to decay. They can get wet, oily, hot, sun-bleached and touched in various ways.
Readability
Handwriting can be hard to read, even though it may add points on a personality scale. We think that printed text should be the default.
Informational value
The informational value is not only in the sign but is created with the person reading it. This means that there's signage which might contain zero information for members but a lot for visitors. Also vice versa. While creating a sign, it makes sense to think about who is mainly addressed.
Tools
Printer
See Printing for information on setting the printer up.