Epoxy vs laminated vinyl (1 Viewer)

[SwissChip]

Hi,
labels or inlays are normally laimated.

Did anyone tried to seal the raw vinyl sticker with a few drops of epoxy resin (Gen4)?

Epoxy is tough stuff and can be polished, if needed.

If anyone wants to send me raw vinyl stickers (22mm), i'll do the test!

 

[allforcharity]

You might make spinners.

 

[DZPoker]

Love science experiments.::……..?

 

[SwissChip]

You might make spinners.

Yes - when you fill up too much, they would spin.
Like a thick overlabel does.
But just about the thickness of the laminate should work theoretically?

 

[Colquhoun]

Is this for clay chips? I wonder what chemicals/solvent there is within the epoxy before it cures?….could be something that eats the clay.

 

[SwissChip]

Love science experiments.::……..?

Well - i build up fishing rods in winter time, and i use epoxy (Gen4 or similar) as guide varnish.
This stuff is just great!

So if this works how i imagine, you've got a 100% sealed and protected label (UV-rays, water, oil...)

Maybe i ovekill this a bit, but when you think all the effort for a custom chip set/label...

 

[SwissChip]

Is this for clay chips? I wonder what chemicals/solvent there is within the epoxy before it cures?….could be something that eats the clay.

Yes!
This is possible. Like the nail varnish remover does, when it's too much applied.
I'll try this on a "naked" chip...

 

[SwissChip]

Test round:
CPC scroll/CSQ
it's a simple paper sticker - the epoxy will make it translucent.
Vinyl don't soak liquid -> will keep it's color.
Just let cure and see tomorrow...

 

[FullSet]

Following.

 

[Nanook]

While this might be an interesting science project, what practical application does it have?

I am struggling to think of a situation where this would be more practical or more effective than a laminated label.

You know, inquiring minds want to know sort of thing......

 

[SwissChip]

what practical application does it have?

Really small advantage indeed, but my expected plus' were:
- effect of depht on the inlay (maybe a metallic or holographic background foil would increase the effect!)
- 100% protection (oil "rims", light scratches, dive in red wine...)
- super glossy

 

[SwissChip]

I wonder what chemicals/solvent there is within the epoxy before it cures?….could be something that eats the clay.

Update: after 6 hours absolutely no negative effect on the chip!

 

[Nanook]

Ok good to know

 

[SwissChip]

A mother of pearl foil could create a very nice effect!

 

[SwissChip]

Epoxy is fully cured.
No signs of an issue between the materials...
I didn't care to apply very exact.

Would like to try it on a Paulson chip as well - i started a wanted add for a shuffle stack + vinyl labels.

 

[maxim_666666]

I love experiments like this.!!!
But, unfortunately, resins often turn yellow in the light.
Didn't you think that in this case it would be more practical to use good stickers? Especially when it comes to tournament recruitment.

 

[SwissChip]

resins often turn yellow in the light.

Yes - regular epoxy tends to turn out yellow with time.
This epoxy i use is for rods, and got a special UV-ray protection.
It stays clear even exposed in sunlight for days.

More common - more practical.
I don't see this doing on 1000 Chips, but on a few specials - why not?

There's no laminate as glossy as an epoxy layer.

 

[BGinGA]

I consider glossy inlays to be inferior to those that are not.

 

[maxim_666666]

Yes - regular epoxy tends to turn out yellow with time.
This epoxy i use is for rods, and got a special UV-ray protection.
It stays clear even exposed in sunlight for days.

More common - more practical.
I don't see this doing on 1000 Chips, but on a few specials - why not?

There's no laminate as glossy as an epoxy layer.

But then you need good graphics! I honestly don't think plain paper will help. Experiments are needed.

 

[SwissChip]

A print on holographic or mother of pearl foil, with a coat of epoxy that gives the effect of depht,
looks great in my imagination...

Blankslaps got some nice looking stickers. But i guess lots of printing services got these foils.

 

[SwissChip]

I consider glossy inlays to be inferior to those that are not.

I think you are not alone with this opinion.

The chip isn't very glossy. This is maybe why a super glossy label looks a bit weird?