Re: plant markers
>On May 13, Don Martinson wrote:
>
> > I've found an even better method than using zinc markers. At the
>> local hardware store, I purchased some thin gauge brass foil, about 6
>> inches wide, at 50 cents per foot. This can then easily be cut with
>> a scissors to the desired label size and the name can then be simply
> > embossed on the foil with a hard penpoint
>Don,
>
> That's an excellent idea!
>
> One question though -- are the edges of the foil sharp? I mentioned
> this as an option to my Mom and she was concerned that people might
> cut themselves reading the labels or walking through the beds.
>
>Chris
Actually, the foil that I found is not too much heavier than a heavy
gauge aluminum foil - I think it might be about 23 gauge or so. The
brass foil is relatively soft, tho I wouldn't recommend dragging your
fingers along it - actually probably not too much worse than paper.
Also, you could also fold over the edges 1/8 inch or so - uses a bit
more foil, but it might actually dress it up a bit.
Don
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Don Martinson
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
l*@execpc.com
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