Make your mark with fun name tags
Back to school usually means buying new stuff for the school year which means it is also important to mark these new items so it can be returned to its owners when lost.
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POLOKWANE – Over the years people have made use of several creative ways to mark clothing, school bags and even books to make sure they can be returned when lost which is why Review looked into a fun and creative way to mark belongings.
This marking label project is a fun way for the family to bond as everyone can join in to make creative metal tags to mark their belongings.
What you will need:
• Metal dog tags in different sizes.
• Permanent marker.
• Metal letter stamps.
• Hammer.
• Drill.
How to make the tags:
• Use the letter stamp and hammer to write your name or any other information on the tags.
• Use the permanent marker to go over the letters on the tag to make it stand out.
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• Where needed, drill holes in the tags to hang them on items or string them into shoelaces. They can also be pasted on school books or used as zip sliders for clothing and school bags.
Now your lost items will find their way back to you.
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