Advanced usage with gLabels: labels/cards Linux/GNU

In the previous post in this series, we looked at the basic design tools used to create labels and business cards with gLabels: the drawing tools, text tools, how they compare to raster- or vector-graphics editors, and the object manipulation tools. We also covered how to print your creations, and what formatting options gLabels provides […]

Getting started with gLabels: Labels & Cards GNU/Linux

Following is an excellent two part series on gLabels by Nathan Willis:  Getting started with gLabels and Advanced usage with gLabels. Labels and Cards with gLabels (Part One) In the world of label creation software for Linux, gLabels is the long-standing market leader. It offers a convenient graphical interface in which you can design labels with […]

Laser sheet labels DIY printing @office & @home

Printing laser sheet labels for the first time can be a daunting task or it can be so easy!!! Just fill out a template formated for labels in sheets with your information – just print, peel the labels and then apply them. But things can be difficult at first from formating a template, to choosing the right material or […]

Periodic table of the open source graphics and design apps

Are you ever overwhelmed by the sheer numbers of open source software projects produced by the community? Even when looking at just a subset — such as graphics applications — if you are not already familiar with the options, the volume can make it hard to track down the application that fits your needs. The […]

Waterproof labels for your products DIY

Do you need waterproof labels / weather-resistant labels for your products? How about for use on that  water bottle for the company party or even on your beach gear or your bath, food or other outdoor products? With Worldlabel’s waterproof labels, you can use your laser or inkjet printer to make these labels yourself. Worldlabel’s […]

Become a typeface pro with Fontmatrix

Fontmatrix is a free/libre font explorer for Linux, Windows and Mac Casual computer users often give little thought to fonts, but once you starting working on design — from your web site to your stationary needs, you soon begin to appreciate the positive effects a good typeface can have on branding and marketing. The trouble […]

How to Eliminate Blots From My Inkjet Prints?

  We have covered how to clean a beyond-filthy printer here. The databazaar blog has a informative post on eliminating ink blots when using your Inkjet printer.  Dont forget, reducing the DPI settings in the printer properties can increase the quailty of your print when using inkjet printers! Ink in ballpoint pens and inkjet printer […]