Here at My Scratch Offs, LLC, I respond to about 90% of all
of our inquiries, be it by phone, e-mail or tweet. From how-to’s to product
suggestions to pricing, our customers’ questions come in all shapes and sizes
and I’m happy to answer each and every inquiry. But the number one most
frequently asked question is: How do those Scratch Off Labels work??
Our product is unique and in turn, it can be difficult to
fully conceptualize without an inherent knowledge of scratch off products (though
you can get to know our products by requesting Free Samples!).
There are endless practical uses and options for customization of Scratch Off Labels
and it can be easy to get lost in the planning process.
If you’re a little confused about how it all works, don’t
sweat it, that’s what I’m here for! So, let me explain a little bit about our
products…
What is a Scratch Off
Label?
Our
Scratch Off Labels are a clear, adhesive backing that has had scratch off
pigment professionally applied on top. They are a simple peel-and-stick
application (like any ol’ regular sticker) and can be applied either by hand or
machine applied using a labeler or tabber.
What Do They Say Underneath?
That’s the fun part because our Scratch Off Labels can
reveal anything that you have pre-printed on your card. Yes, literally ANYTHING!
All of our labels are “blank,” meaning there is no text printed on the label beneath
the scratch off pigment. The customization of what you scratch to reveal (ie. “try
again” or “winner”) would need to be printed directly on your card and then the
Scratch Off Label is applied on top of that.
What Kind Of Material
Will They Stick To?
Most commonly, our Scratch Off Labels are used on paper
products, but we have completed projects in a number of mediums including:
- Glass
- Porcelain/Ceramic
- Glossy/ UV coated Photo Paper
- Acrylic/ Plexi-glass
When choosing what type of material to adhere your Scratch
Off Labels to, the only suggestion I will make is to avoid a very rough
material (ie. unfinished wood or brick). The smoother the material the better,
as a course texture can make it difficult to evenly apply pressure while
removing the scratch off pigment from the label, resulting in a partial reveal.
How Do They Scratch?
Our Scratch Off Labels are designed to
be resilient and require that you use firm pressure and a coin to remove the
pigment (using your fingernail is not recommended). Our labels are even
designed to withstand the rigors of the postal system without accidentally
scratching. The labels themselves are permanent once the adhesive has fully
cured, which can take up to 48 hours. We
produce our Scratch Off Labels in a variety of shapes and colors and all of our
labels are designed to have roughly the same “scratch-ability,” meaning they
will all scratch with about the same amount of effort.
What Can I Use Them
For?
As mentioned, the possibilities are endless! Some of our
suggested uses are:
- Business Promotions/ Customer Rewards
- Employee Incentives
- Wedding & Event Save The Dates
- DIY Gender Reveals
- Baby Shower and Bridal Shower Games
- Classroom Rewards
- DIY Potty Training & Chore Charts
I hope this information will prove helpful when planning
your next scratch off project. Now that you have been brought up to speed about
the ins and outs of Scratch Off Labels…how will you use your labels? Comment
below or share your ideas with us on Facebook!
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