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#Plastic dog id tags free#

Mix up more epoxy, enough to cover the surface of the tag about 1/10 inch (1 mm) deep.The top of the paper should start to saturate with epoxy. With the edge of your knife or mixing tool, tamp the paper flat to avoid bubbles.After the paper is a uniform color, carefully place it on the tag.Apply epoxy evenly to the back of your piece of paper to soak it in.To begin with, mix just a little of the epoxy on the plastic lid.GLUING THE INFO TO THE DOG TAG – FIRST SIDE Put the piece of paper aside where it will stay clean and dry.Try the piece on your dog tag and do final trimming as needed.(It’s better to cut too big than too small) If you’re writing by hand, put the dog tag underneath your paper and rub lightly along the edges to outline the area to write in.To save paper, try several combinations of lettering on the page before printing Comet’s tag was done in Times New Roman, font sizes from 9 to 5 You may use more than one font/lettering size.We also added “I have a chip” “I growl but don’t bite” and “I am a cat chaser” The information you put on the tag is up to you – we added his name, our first and last names, two phone numbers, and our website.Wash and dry the tag so it will take the glue properly.If you have a tag with no hole, drill a hole in it for the ring.

#Plastic dog id tags free#

PREPARING THE DISC TO MAKE YOUR FREE DOG TAGS

A piece of waxed paper (can take the liner from a cereal box).

A clean plastic lid you would be discarding anyway.

It’s clear and has a high strength factor. It mixes easily and takes at least 10 minutes to dry so there’s enough time to work with it before it sets.

Note: We used ACE Quick Set Epoxy from ACE Hardware in the U.S.

Some epoxy (preferred) or other good glue.

A metal ring to attach the tag to the collar.

Any shape piece of blank metal or plastic with rounded edges between 1×1 inches (25x25mm) and 2×1 1/2 inches (38mm).

A fine point pen or computer and printer.

A pointy object like a toothpick, smaller screwdriver, punch or drill.

A small knife, screwdriver or object for spreading the epoxy.Clear quick set epoxy could be used however you’d have to work fast. Thanks Emma, Kenzie and K! To provide more detailed information about your dog, make your free dog tags double-sided as described below.Įach side takes about 30 minutes to complete, but drying time can be several hours to several days unless you use a blow dryer. * You can use clear packing tape to enclose the tag instead of laminating it… Chain or tie the ribbon to your dog’s harness/collar Write inside of it your dog’s name, your name, and phone numbersĦ.

Write anything you wish to write on it using the permanent marker.ģ.Get the scissors and cut the edges off the lid so it’s just a plastic circle.