Custom Dive Slates

[WannaLaguna]

Hey folks,

Does anyone of of a company that will print custom dive slates?

thanks in advance!!

 

[Reeveseye]

Customized in what way? With a special logo or name embossed on it, or a different size. Depending on what you're looking for, it might be an interesting DIY project instead.

 

[dgallo]

I would be interested in getting my own boat roster slate for when I DM, but haven't been too successful at finding them.

If anyone has a lead I'd be interested.

 

[WannaLaguna]

I would be interested in getting my own boat roster slate for when I DM, but haven't been too successful at finding them.

If anyone has a lead I'd be interested.

That is exactly what I am trying to do for Roll call. I have the layout and logos all I need is to find somewhere to print the thing.

let me know if you find anything Dgallo

 

[Reeveseye]

OK, here are two suggestions on how to do it yourself. I haven’t tried either of them, but it seems like they would work. I think that the customized dive slates industry is such a narrow one (if it even exists) that DIY is the best way to go.

For a DM boat roster, the simplest and easiest way to go would be to buy the biggest slate you can find, then use a ruler and a black permanent marker or paint pen to create whatever lines you need. The marker won’t erase when your pencil marks do, so that might take care of you with no further work needed.

If you wanted to get even more ornate, maybe you could design what you want on a computer (all logos and lines included), then send the design off to one of those companies that makes custom vinyl decals for car windshields. Once they make your design, transfer it to the slate. My only concern about doing it this way would be how long it will last after repeated exposure to depth, pressure, and saltwater. That will depend on the type of adhesive used to make the decal.

I’ll be interested to hear what you come up with. Good luck!

 

[WannaLaguna]

OK, here are two suggestions on how to do it yourself. I haven’t tried either of them, but it seems like they would work. I think that the customized dive slates industry is such a narrow one (if it even exists) that DIY is the best way to go.

For a DM boat roster, the simplest and easiest way to go would be to buy the biggest slate you can find, then use a ruler and a black permanent marker or paint pen to create whatever lines you need. The marker won’t erase when your pencil marks do, so that might take care of you with no further work needed.

If you wanted to get even more ornate, maybe you could design what you want on a computer (all logos and lines included), then send the design off to one of those companies that makes custom vinyl decals for car windshields. Once they make your design, transfer it to the slate. My only concern about doing it this way would be how long it will last after repeated exposure to depth, pressure, and saltwater. That will depend on the type of adhesive used to make the decal.

I’ll be interested to hear what you come up with. Good luck!

Hey John,

both great ideas! I will definitely let you know how things turn out. Since I am a designer during surface intervals I will be doing all the artwork then *somehow* transferring it to the slates.

thanks again for your input!