{"product_id":"want-need-wear-read-gift-tags-with-custom-names","title":"Want, Need, Wear, Read Gift Tags With Custom Names","description":"\u003cp\u003eA relative told me about the “Five Gift Rule” and asked if I could create sets of  Want, Need, Wear, Read tags for her kids (because buying each child a set would cost as much as the “Family Gift”).  I thought it was a perfect opportunity to try out the new \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/makerworld.com\/en\/makerlab\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003e MakerLab tag maker\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are two sets of Print Profiles for the tags in addition to a Test Print Profile.  One set prints face-up, uses raised letters, and uses ironing to smooth out the top.  Turning off the top surface ironing halves the total print time.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe other set prints flat (no raised letters) and face-down to take advantage of the textured plate finish to give a nice surface finish.  It requires a couple of extra Bambu Studio steps to modify the names (due to a quirk in Bambu Studio's Text tool) which are detailed below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized image-style-side\" style=\"width:23.69%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/draft\/190047\/2023-11-19_62b7a5c569b02.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003eI recommend trying out the short Test Print Profile to determine :\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich version looks best with your filaments \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf your filament's Flow Rate and Flow Dynamics are sufficiently calibrated (or if the filament needs additional drying).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf top surface ironing gives the desired finish. I personally prefer the look created using the textured plate, but some will prefer the “melted ice cream” look of the top surface ironing with the right filaments. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCustomizing the name of the raised letter version\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis version prints the text raised and uses ironing to smooth the top surface. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClick on the tag and select the \u003cstrong\u003eNAME_HERE\u003c\/strong\u003e item.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width:40.45%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/draft\/190047\/2023-11-18_08abfa119be998.png\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003eClick on the \u003cstrong\u003eText Tool[T]\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width:58.96%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/draft\/190047\/2023-11-18_a8cd549e09ce.png\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChange the \u003cstrong\u003eInput Text\u003c\/strong\u003e to the desired name.  You may also want to adjust the \u003cstrong\u003eText Size\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eFont\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width:25.42%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/draft\/190047\/2023-11-18_45bd1487255d68.png\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen changing the text in any way,  Bambu Studio will move the text off-center.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelect the \u003cstrong\u003eMove[M] \u003c\/strong\u003etool.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width:31.56%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/draft\/190047\/2023-11-19_d60e0eafefe44.png\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRepeat for the other tags.   You're now ready to slice and print.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCustomizing the name of the print flat version\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eClick on the tag and select the \u003cstrong\u003eNAME_HERE\u003c\/strong\u003e item.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width:40.45%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/draft\/190047\/2023-11-18_08abfa119be998.png\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClick on the \u003cstrong\u003eText Tool[T]\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width:58.96%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/draft\/190047\/2023-11-18_a8cd549e09ce.png\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003eChange the \u003cstrong\u003eInput Text\u003c\/strong\u003e to the desired name.  You may also want to adjust the \u003cstrong\u003eText Size\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eFont\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width:25.42%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/draft\/190047\/2023-11-18_45bd1487255d68.png\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: \u003c\/strong\u003eWhen changing the text, Bambu Studio will make it rest at least 0.1mm above the tag surface (it's silly, but that's currently what it does). It may also move the text off-center.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelect the \u003cstrong\u003eMove[M] \u003c\/strong\u003etool.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width:26.75%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/draft\/190047\/2023-11-18_0f846a7641cd1.png\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet the value of \u003cstrong\u003eZ=1.7mm\u003c\/strong\u003e (instead of 1.8mm), so the text will be flush with the surface of the tag.  Also, \u003cstrong\u003eX=0\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eY=-28\u003c\/strong\u003e will center the text.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width:33.1%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/draft\/190047\/2023-11-18_97f5230e65f388.png\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003e You can tell if the text is flush with the surface because it will be partially obscured by the tag color instead of being solid white.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width:9.4%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/draft\/190047\/2023-11-18_d1cacec25ab3c.png\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso, when selecting the whole tag, its dimensions will be 2mm thick.  If it's larger than that, the text is still sticking up and it won't lay flat on the print bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width:27.1%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/draft\/190047\/2023-11-18_877499a4598c4.png\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003eRepeat for the other tags.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter all the names have been edited, click on the plate's \u003cstrong\u003eAuto Lay on Face\u003c\/strong\u003e icon.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width:51%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/draft\/190047\/2023-11-18_e2f65d2b91663.png\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll the tags should flip over like so:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width:33.85%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/draft\/190047\/2023-11-18_9f83b6a5f1217.png\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf one of more tags don't flip over so that the text is face down, you can manually select each and click the \u003cstrong\u003eLay on Face [F]\u003c\/strong\u003e tool at the top. Click on each tag that didn't flip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width:61.19%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/draft\/190047\/2023-11-19_e181f689b58e98.png\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch2\u003eModifying the Border and Separator\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Border and Separator pieces are set as\u003cstrong\u003e Negative Parts\u003c\/strong\u003e which will cut grooves into the tag (like the 2nd tag).  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width:46.45%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/draft\/190047\/2023-11-18_fe95a49c021aa8.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf wish to make the border and\/or separator be filled in with a color instead, \u003ci\u003eright-click\u003c\/i\u003e on the part (SEPARATOR or BORDER) and select \u003cstrong\u003eChange Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width:29.6%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/draft\/190047\/2023-11-18_ee77e056040ee.png\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen select \u003cstrong\u003ePart\u003c\/strong\u003e.  Now instead of a cutting a groove into the tag, it will be filled with its assigned filament.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width:22.98%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/draft\/190047\/2023-11-18_1af6e6fca9e3e.png\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTIP: \u003c\/strong\u003eScaling the face-down version any smaller will make the text less readable because parts of the letters will be narrower than the filament width.  The face-up version can be scaled down a little more (maybe 10%) and still be readable but the letters (for skinny fonts) will be fragile and susceptible to pieces breaking off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTIP:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you scale the tags, you probably want to scale only in X and Y while keeping Z at 2mm since it will make dealing with the \u003cstrong\u003eText Tool \u003c\/strong\u003eeasier, and it will keep the number of filament changes the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesign by TBone_427120 on MakerWorld (license: BY-SA).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mymadmanlab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67400216215856,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0809\/5280\/files\/0_61d97979-9eb6-413b-896c-9a3d1a98bce0.png?v=1784934765","url":"https:\/\/mymadmanlab.com\/products\/want-need-wear-read-gift-tags-with-custom-names","provider":"Mymadmanlab.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}