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geekhack Community => Keyboard Keycaps => Topic started by: mashby on Sat, 02 February 2013, 11:47:57

Title: Fn Layer Stickers
Post by: mashby on Sat, 02 February 2013, 11:47:57

I purchased a Duck Poker case which came with a set of stickers that allows you to add the "fn" layer on a Poker keyboard to any key caps that don't have the side printing. The idea is that I could add these stickers to my CCnG keycaps since they are double shot and don't feature side printing.

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8096/8437702059_d2b695c221.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mashby/8437702059/)
Silver Side-Print Stickers (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mashby/8437702059/) by Michael Ashby (http://www.flickr.com/people/mashby/), on Flickr

I haven't used them yet because I'm concerned that I won't be able to find another set when I decide to change key cap sets again. Anyone ever see sticker sets like this before, or know any any other source for them?

Thanks in advance!

Title: Re: Fn Layer Stickers
Post by: gladysqueen on Sat, 02 February 2013, 14:03:13

i like it ! where can i get it??

Title: Re: Fn Layer Stickers
Post by: kmiller8 on Sat, 02 February 2013, 22:10:31

If you speak Chinese, you might be able to try and contact one of the taobao sellers that sells those metallic stickers about getting your own custom runs done, like Shadovved did for the GeekHack ones, and is going to do for the GH60.

Title: Re: Fn Layer Stickers
Post by: Lu_e on Sat, 02 February 2013, 22:59:12

Like

Title: Re: Fn Layer Stickers
Post by: Shadovved on Sat, 02 February 2013, 23:03:55

Quote from: kmiller8 on Sat, 02 February 2013, 22:10:31

If you speak Chinese, you might be able to try and contact one of the taobao sellers that sells those metallic stickers about getting your own custom runs done, like Shadovved did for the GeekHack ones, and is going to do for the GH60.

Most of those taobao sellers arent willing to get them done......I have tried, trust me.

My stickers are made in SG :( cos nobody in China wants to do it  :'(

Title: Re: Fn Layer Stickers
Post by: kmiller8 on Sat, 02 February 2013, 23:23:16

Quote from: Shadovved on Sat, 02 February 2013, 23:03:55

Most of those taobao sellers arent willing to get them done......I have tried, trust me.

My stickers are made in SG :( cos nobody in China wants to do it  :'(

well maybe he could instead contact Shadovved about getting a run done :)

Title: Re: Fn Layer Stickers
Post by: mashby on Sun, 03 February 2013, 11:30:54

Quote from: kmiller8 on Sat, 02 February 2013, 23:23:16

well maybe he could instead contact Shadovved about getting a run done :)

What do you think Shadovved? Would you be up for it?

Title: Re: Fn Layer Stickers
Post by: samwisekoi on Sun, 03 February 2013, 13:16:48

I use a Brother p-touch with M series black-on-clear tape to make front printing for Fn layers.

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Please ignore the space bar label. I tried to use it twice.  Bad idea.

Works for me.  Looks quite good on crystal keys.  Doesn't work on black keys.

 - Ron | samwisekoi
(http://www.samwisekoi.com/pixelart/Leo.png)

Title: Re: Fn Layer Stickers
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Sun, 03 February 2013, 13:40:50

Also, waterslide decal. You can print them yourself with any font/graphics, and any color. I also remember someone using dry transfer to make some similar label.

Title: Re: Fn Layer Stickers
Post by: mashby on Sun, 03 February 2013, 15:48:26

There are definitely alternatives, but you have to admit, these stickers look nice once they are applied.