Re: [photo-3d] Re: Mounting Viewmaster reels

[michael levy <slevy@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

If I understand it right, that's a great idea, especially with the end of the
production of do it your self reels.
Michael

John A. Rupkalvis wrote:

> Here is another thought if you happen to have a scanner and an inkjet
> printer:  Blacken one of the blank V-M reels (spray paint, whatever).   Copy
> it on the scanner.  Print the result on transparency film.  Tape the chips
> to the clear "windows".  Tape or glue another clear sheet on the other side.
> Cut out the circle on the outside.
>
> If you put some masking tape over the label areas before you spray paint the
> original blank reel, and then remove the tape before scanning, you will have
> a clear area for writing in labels.  For a real neat result, these can be
> generated with "MS word", printed on adhesive label material, and applied
> "in-between"
> before the final "sandwich" is sealed.
>
> A similar technique can be used for generating special shaped slide masks
> for inserting in your regular Realist-or-other mounts as well.  You know,
> heart shape for Valentines, star or tree for Christmas, special close-up
> masks, widescreen masks, etc.
>
> JR