Picture Discs?

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Picture Discs?

Post: # 42504Unread post tapesandtubes
Mon May 16, 2016 3:22 pm

Hello,

I'm interested in how to make my own picture discs. Does anyone have any techniques they could share?

NOTE: I wasn't having any luck using the search function.
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Post: # 42524Unread post piaptk
Tue May 17, 2016 3:04 am

Cut the image down to slightly smaller than the disc, and use Super 77 Spray adhesive. Spray it on the image, not the plastic. Use one piece of reg thickness plastic for one side audio or sandwich between two half thickness pieces for double sided audio.
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Post: # 42530Unread post tapesandtubes
Tue May 17, 2016 10:14 am

Thanks!
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Post: # 42596Unread post kafkablues
Fri May 20, 2016 6:30 pm

Some photos of this process would be great.

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Post: # 42601Unread post mischmerz
Sat May 21, 2016 2:07 am

Somebody here selling thin enough transparent PVC or polycarbonate discs? I would like try this....

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Post: # 42612Unread post Jesus H Chrysler
Sat May 21, 2016 8:06 pm

you could also do one sided pic discs by sreen printing the reverse side.

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Post: # 42637Unread post tragwag
Mon May 23, 2016 1:15 pm

I do mine one sided with the same method.
screenprinting the B side comes out great as well, I use speedball acrylic, and let it air dry.
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