Marine Spar Varnish in How To Make Database Plant Tags

By clintbrown
September 13, 2013

I was frustrated with my plant tags always fading or falling apart over time. If the ink doesn't fade, usually the plastic tag breaks to pieces over time. Therefore, I decided to create my own interactive, yet inexpensive tags that would last longer and be easily replaced.

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crittergarden

Sep 13, 2013 5:16 AM CST

Thread OP

Surprisingly GREEN Pittsburgh (Zone 6a)

I'll be experimenting soon with tags, too.
Tired of the same fading, breaking, heaving and blowing away that you are.

I'd recommend coating your finished tag with Marine Spar varnish.
It's clear and UV protective.

SHOW ME YOUR CRITTERS! I have a critter page over at Cubits. http://cubits.org/crittergarde...

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flaflowerfloozie

Sep 14, 2013 4:18 PM CST

Name: Pat
Florida USA (Zone 10b)
YES!! I am open to TRADES...PLEASE

Marine spar is much too soft, as soon as you bend the tag it will bubble, crack, craze and check and won't stick to the plastic tape.
It's very expensive & time consuming (literally days for a good cure).

Visit my trades list and poke around :-)

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crittergarden

Sep 18, 2013 5:52 AM CST

Thread OP

Surprisingly GREEN Pittsburgh (Zone 6a)