[NFB-InTheKitchen] Braille labels

[Debbie Gabe]

Yes, I cut what I brailled off the larger sheets.
There is another option - a young woman in Arizona makes plastic labels, braille on one side and print on the other, using a tactile printer. I think her business is called candoable and it's online. She makes labels for everything, you put the label around the item, and then reuse it over again. And if she doesn't have the name of the item, you can request it. I am told by friends in Arizona that the labels are very good and last a long time.
Deb

From: NFB-InTheKitchen <nfb-inthekitchen-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Kevin Meyers
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Sandra, what is the size of the water proof labels? Deb do you have to cut what you brailled on the sheet?


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Subject: Re: [NFB-InTheKitchen] Braille labels

Also, you can get 100 4x2 waterproof labels with extremely good adhesive for about $10.00 from Amazon; good results on jam jars, and expected good results on freezer stuff. When I was removing all the edging that's typically on the sheets, sometimes a label would accidentally come off, and the adhesive was so good that, if it accidentally bound to itself, you couldn't un-do it1 So, if you're careful in placing a label on your item, it is spectacular! I'm pretty sure it's clear, because it is very, very smooth. I think those could be cut for a variety of applications, food and otherwise.  Good luck!

Sandra

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Subject: Re: [NFB-InTheKitchen] Braille labels

I have had the same problem with dymo tape in recent years. It falls off any surface!
I purchase Braillables from American Printing Hourse for the Blind. They are clear sheets (either card or full page size) with adhesive on the back. You can braille them on a slate or braille writer.

There are also sheets of clear plastic with adhesive backs from NFB Independence Market.
I forgot which is cheaper. Both of these stay stuck on better.
And I only braille one or 2 characters on labels for my oven, like "t" for time, "c" for cancel, "a" for alarm, etc.
Good luck
Debbie

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Subject: [NFB-InTheKitchen] Braille labels

Hello, I'm new to this list. I purchased a stove that has a touch pad. I created braille labels using Dymo tape. For the last few years, the Dymo tape I have purchased hasn't worked to well. Many times, after placing the label on something, it will become lose. Then when I slightly drag my finger on the touch pad to locate a particular label, the label falls off. Is there a very good Dymo tape I can purchase? Where would I buy it? Or is there something else I could do to mark the various spots on the touch pad? Also, I mark my credit cards and bus card. Same thing many times the labels fall off. Thanks, Kevin


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