Do You Align Labels with Edge Spots? (1 Viewer)

[btbmason]

I'm in the process of ordering some labels. These will be for 2 different types of sets.

Set 1 - Casino set where the original inlays are not aligned

Set 2 - Milled chips with no inlay

For set 1, do you bother lining up the label to be consistent with the edge spots, or just peel and stick knowing the rest of the set isn't aligned either?

For set 2, do you line up the label to be consistent with the edge spots on every chip since you can now ensure this will happen on every chip in the set?

My inclination is to disregard alignment for set 1 and align for set 2, but I'm curious to see what others would do with similar sets.

 

[riotouslevity]

I would align them because it adds some value and if you're going to do the work, you may as well do a high quality job of it. Will pay off later.

 

[abby99]

I aligned mine because that's the way I roll. I tried not to align one and it just didn't feel right.

 

[BGinGA]

set 1 - I align the labels with the underlying inlays, retaining the alignment randomness of the originals.

set 2 - I have done it both ways, depending on the chips. Some patterns look better aligned, others look better with random placement.

 

[slisk250]

It really depends on the design. I prefer inlays without alignment. My CPC Mike's set lacks alignment.

 

[Mental Nomad]

For set 1, do you bother lining up the label to be consistent with the edge spots, or just peel and stick knowing the rest of the set isn't aligned either?

Or relabel the rest of the set so that they're aligned, too...

 

[Trihonda]

Vote for random. Not aligned. But my opinion could change depending on the sets design

 

[btbmason]

set 2 - I have done it both ways, depending on the chips. Some patterns look better aligned, others look better with random placement.

It really depends on the design. I prefer inlays without alignment. My CPC Mike's set lacks alignment.

The chips are ASM H-mold with a 312 edge spot pattern, the inlay is a flannel pattern with arc text on the top and bottom and denom in the middle that color matches the edge spot.

I realize this would be easier with photos, but the design is still being finalized.

 

[upNdown]

No. Unless the inlay is designed to be aligned with edge spots, I'd just stick them on randomly.

 

[dew4au]

No. Unless the inlay is designed to be aligned with edge spots, I'd just stick them on randomly.

But ASM and CPC inlays are aligned, so I would think you would want to retain that aesthetic.

 

[ChaosRock]

For set 1, do you bother lining up the label to be consistent with the edge spots, or just peel and stick knowing the rest of the set isn't aligned either?

If I'm not relabeling all the denoms, I'd mimic the pattern of the rest of the set... If it's mixed, I'd go aligned... If relabeling the whole set, I'd align them.

For set 2, do you line up the label to be consistent with the edge spots on every chip since you can now ensure this will happen on every chip in the set?

Yes.

 

[upNdown]

But ASM and CPC inlays are aligned, so I would think you would want to retain that aesthetic.

My bad. I didn't read very carefully. In that case, yes, align away!

 

[dew4au]

Are they?

They are!

Your 1k wouldn't be possible without alignment.

 

[Ronoh]

1200 chips worth of labels incoming and I am planning to align them. Not looking forward to it... but planning on it

 

[Psypher1000]

Set 1 - Peel and stick.

Set 2 - Align.

 

[Wick125]

Set 1 - Peel and stick.

Set 2 - Align.

Agree with this.

 

[TheBigTater]

This is a very relative question as I will have around 4K of labeling to do sometime in the future.

In the past I have aligned or not-aligned based on the rest of the set I'm matching it up to.

 

[Quicksilver-75]

I would say it depends on just how much the edge spots play in the design. If there are color matched elements it may be in your best interest to align so the color is "spread" evenly if you follow me.

 

[chipjoker]

When I put a label on the NYNY chips to use for my Empress set I just pealed and stuck......

No one was the wiser and most casino chips I have looked at are NOT aligned in any way even to the graphic on the other side.

But what is your preference? Thats what matters.

 

[btbmason]

But what is your preference? Thats what matters.

I think I'm heavily leaning towards peeling and sticking the first set (all existing denoms are not aligned and I am only creating 1 additional denom) and aligning the ASM set (bottom aligned with the edge spot in the middle as I have seen for ASM/CPC chips.

I haven't seen how the inlay will go with the spotted chips yet, so far only 1 design is done and it's for the solid chip in the set. I'll eventually make a thread for this chipset even though it's a gift and I won't be able to keep it. Plus I'm excited for everyone to yell at me about the denoms in the set

 

[Poker Zombie]

I have labeled thousands of chips, and have found that the amount of time that it takes to align the label in negligible. My fingers tend to hold the chip near a spot. I tend to place the label onto the chip the same way every time. There may be misalignment of a few degrees (like a CPC chip), but for the most part, everything I label gets aligned subconsciously anyway. Why fight it?

 

[btbmason]

set 1 - I align the labels with the underlying inlays, retaining the alignment randomness of the originals.

My first thought was that I couldn't decide whether you were joking about this or not.

The more I think about it, I like this idea better than just a random peel and stick for set 1. I've talked myself into thinking that it's the closest way to bring this chip in as an actual piece of the set, as it maintained that aspect that the original chip had. Also if I am just randomly labeling the chip there's a chance I end up accidentally aligning them in a certain angle more than other chips at their angle, and I can blame this on the manufacturer of the original chip if I run into that as I was just maintaining the angle of the original label.

Of course if you weren't serious now I'll feel pretty stupid. Then again I usually feel that way anyway, so no harm done.

 

[BGinGA]

lol, was totally serious, for the reasons you mentioned. If going random, may as well use the random placement that's already on there.

I don't think my ocd would permit me to create a more random pattern of label placements, unless i went overboard/nuts and started rotating each label placement by 1 degree until I reached the initial starting point 359 chips later.... .

 

[btbmason]

Funny you should mention that, it was the example I used when talking to my friend about it. I was considering making a 1/8 turn for every chip I labeled to even out the distribution of alignment on the chips.

Once I realized I'd have to do it again for the back since those aren't aligned with the front, I quickly abandoned that idea.

 

[Poker Zombie]

I don't think my ocd would permit me to create a more random pattern of label placements, unless i went overboard/nuts and started rotating each label placement by 1 degree until I reached the initial starting point 359 chips later.... .

Do not do that. I could see having to build my stacks just so I had label alignment progression

 

[slisk250]

But ASM and CPC inlays are aligned, so I would think you would want to retain that aesthetic.

CPC does what the customer asks. Even if alignment is asked for, it will not be perfect in every case. This is really a case of purely what YOU like.

For example. The member above likes Trihonda's T1000 aligned to look right. I disagree and prefer it in any way. I think half pies need alignment, however.

 

[upNdown]

I don't think my ocd would permit me to create a more random pattern of label placements, unless i went overboard/nuts and started rotating each label placement by 1 degree until I reached the initial starting point 359 chips later.... .

I was considering making a 1/8 turn for every chip I labeled to even out the distribution of alignment on the chips.

Do not do that. I could see having to build my stacks just so I had label alignment progression

Have you guys tried marijuana?

 

[slisk250]

Have you guys tried marijuana?

I should just tilt the extra OCD players if they come to the Exit Only Lounge in Denver. Tell them that there is a slight misprint on one of my Chanman tables and challenge them to find it. Giving a chip prize to the winner. At least I'd find out if there were really any misprints!

 

[Gear]

Of course there's a slight misprint. Only Allah can make a perfect poker table.

 

[btbmason]

I should just tilt the extra OCD players if they come to the Exit Only Lounge in Denver. Tell them that there is a slight misprint on one of my Chanman tables and challenge them to find it. Giving a chip prize to the winner. At least I'd find out if there were really any misprints!

As long as the chip you're giving out is aligned...