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This is amazing and super inspiring. I love how such a professional looking enclosure is actually a repurposed Ikea flowerpot—-brilliant.

Does anyone know how one would print the black text on the flowerpot? I have an acrylic enclosure from a project but could never figure out how to get text printed on it.

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Hey Mobeets, Zimo (author/builder) here.

The text on the flowerpot and the wooden box was “printed” with toner transfer method. It’s a super simple process: you print the text flipped with a laser printer and use toner transfer solution and rub the text on the surface.

I used this solution for it (hope it’s fine to share it): https://ideahobby.eu/product/10556/express-transfer-20ml-p32...

Here’s a video how it’s used: https://youtu.be/tsc7cHJ98pQ?si=cZ0b0W0ajJjQE1gf

Wowwww I had no idea this was a thing. Thank you for sharing, this is perfect

Maybe using a cutter like the Cricut or similar - cut it in vinyl and stick it on?

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