FuZziELiTLpAnDa Posted September 30, 2003 Posted September 30, 2003 i have run into a big problem. i decided to make my keyboard black and painted it. i was planning on switching the keys with black keys from another keyboard i have which isnt working, but the hole shape doesnt match up! i dont mind painting each key i have, but how can i paint it so the lettering and numbers dont get painted over? or, is there some kind of keyboard alphabet sticker thing i can buy to just put on all the buttons? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3bruts1d Posted September 30, 2003 Posted September 30, 2003 Just paint over the keys, and then with a fine tip brush and different color paint, make your own lettering. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
O(V)eGA_l2el) Posted September 30, 2003 Posted September 30, 2003 Or you could put pieces of tape over the face of each key and paint the sides of each key...that would look interesting Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sholiz34 Posted September 30, 2003 Posted September 30, 2003 You could go to a vinyy shop and have them make you a set of #'s and letters to sick on em' than put a clear coat over it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuZziELiTLpAnDa Posted September 30, 2003 Posted September 30, 2003 Or you could put pieces of tape over the face of each key and paint the sides of each key...that would look interesting im considering doing this since it sounds th easiest and i wont have to replace any of the letters. or i might keep it the way it is, black board with tan buttons hehe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3bruts1d Posted September 30, 2003 Posted September 30, 2003 also... you can buy a label maker ($100 for 2 line)... paint the keys, then use the label maker to print the letters off on a clear tape. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuZziELiTLpAnDa Posted September 30, 2003 Posted September 30, 2003 can i buy a label maker at any local crafts store? it sounds like something off a business catalog. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3bruts1d Posted September 30, 2003 Posted September 30, 2003 I got mine at Wal*Mart. I know Staples, Office Depot, Office Max, and a few other places sell them. Â You can get a 1 line maker cheaper.. but the 2 line would probably be best for the number and character keys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy54354 Posted October 1, 2003 Posted October 1, 2003 why spend 100$ to make labels when you can spend 30$ and get a black keyboard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3bruts1d Posted October 1, 2003 Posted October 1, 2003 why spend 100$ to make labels when you can spend 30$ and get a black keyboard. The pleasure of doining it yourself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sainou-Kun Posted October 1, 2003 Posted October 1, 2003 Yeah, Theres something about it When you Do it your self you can feel all happy and be like look what I did! Its kinda like a rush. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuZziELiTLpAnDa Posted October 1, 2003 Posted October 1, 2003 yah i could always buy a black keyboard, but then what would i do with this one? i probably wont spend 100 bucks on a labeler, but i'm still looking for more ways to replace all the letters, numbers, and symbols while still retaining that professional look. i dont think the black keyboard and beige buttons looks that bad. what other colors go with beige? i was trying to go for an all black look, but i guess that wont happen. my monitor is that beige/white looking color. so was my keyboard. any other colors i can paint it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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