DIY Computer Case Badge!

If you've ever bought or built a computer you've probably seen the neat little stickers/badges that are on the front or that come with certain parts. They are a nice little accessory that some like to have to show off what's inside their computer or anything else they might like. I recently built a computer but was not pleased that my graphics card did not come with any case badge. I considered buying one but I didn't see any that resembled what I was looking for. I thought all was lost, but after examining some other badges I had I realized it couldn't be to hard to produce my own.

Step 1 Collecting Supplies

For this Instructable the supply list is quite short.
You will need:
1) Pair of scissors (Fairly heavy duty)
2) 8.5x11 Photo Paper (Glossy Printer Paper)
3) 2 Part Epoxy
4) Tooth Pick
5) Double Sided Tape (I had the removable type)

Comments

[santy22]

Hmmmm, i think i can do it with hot glue instead of epoxy. Actually hot glue is the answer to anything and everything.

[Yerboogieman]

When I sell a computer, I sometimes check with the owner to see if they want them stuck on(other times I leave them in the mobo box), usually they don't want them so I get to make it look like I have a Quad core in my laptop. :-D ATI doesn't come with stickers either...

[Scolova]

I've done this to my case just recently, created a GeForce and Win7 badge.
I used Photoshop and then printed to 4"x6" glossy paper with our canon pixma mx310. Cut them out and used one of those glue sticks you find in school supplies. They were a bit large, but works great.

[Scolova]

Meant to add that if you use this type of glue, you should be able to remove it later by using a Q-tip and vegetable oil.

And thanks for posting the instructable.

[datmos]

what kind of epoxy are you using ? where i can buy it ?

thx!

[Kydoes]

 I don't know the exact name but it comes in a syringe type container with 2 tubes/syringes. One is adhesive, the other is hardener. You can probably find the exact kind I used in most hardware/home improvement stores. Any kind will do just as long as the epoxy dries clear (Important).  

[datmos]

ok many thx :), i bought 1 but, one of the comoponents wasn't trnsparent... xD i take a look, thx !

[datmos]

really nice, i will try this, but i round the corners, thx !

[Berserk87]

nice. did you use a poor quality image or is it blurred/streaked from the epoxy?

[Kydoes]

I think it was the light from the camera flash. It's not that faded in person, it's real vivid.

[Marble of Doom]

Looks Great!