I will be labeling things with these that will be outside in the elements for 2-3 months at a time. Do you think these will hold up to the elements? If not, do you know of another brand/type that would? Thanks. I will be labeling things with these that will be outside in the elements for 2-3 months at a time. Do you think these will hold up to the elements? If not, do you know of another brand/type that... » Read More I will be labeling things with these that will be outside in the elements for 2-3 months at a time. Do you think these will hold up to the elements? If not, do you know of another brand/type that would? Thanks. « Show Less
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They are heavy paper and cotton strings, so if you live in a desert, it should be OK. If you expect them to get rained upon, I don't think they will work. You may need some kind of plastic tag, like from a label-maker.
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Absolutely not. I had some that got a little wet, and I noticed they will probably fall apart pretty quick. I used them indoors at a flea market, and they work great for that. Sun, rain, weather, will probably not have them around long. As someone else pointed out you will probably want some sort of plastic tag with a Sharpie.
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I use these outside for labeling plants during the summers, but the climate is generally dry. I write on them with a fine-point Sharpie. They not only last for a couple of months or more, but I am able to re-use most of them them for several subsequent seasons. They are tougher than they appear. They will easily withstand water from overnight dew, rain or irrigation as long as they can dry within a reasonable time, otherwise they will eventually develop mold that will obliterate the writing. (a soak in a mild bleach solution will usually fade the mold and reveal the writing) Slugs and snails sometimes take a liking to the paper, with predictable results. I use these outside for labeling plants during the summers, but the climate is generally dry. I write on them with a fine-point Sharpie. They not only last for a couple of months or more, but I am able to re-use most of them them for several subsequent seasons. They are tougher than they appear. They will easily withstand water from overnight dew, rain or irrigation as long as they can dry within a reasonable time, otherwise they will eventually develop mold that will obliterate the writing. (a soak in a mild bleach solution will usually fade the mold and reveal the writing) Slugs and... » Read More I use these outside for labeling plants during the summers, but the climate is generally dry. I write on them with a fine-point Sharpie. They not only last for a couple of months or more, but I am able to re-use most of them them for several subsequent seasons. They are tougher than they appear. They will easily withstand water from overnight dew, rain or irrigation as long as they can dry within a reasonable time, otherwise they will eventually develop mold that will obliterate the writing. (a soak in a mild bleach solution will usually fade the mold and reveal the writing) Slugs and snails sometimes take a liking to the paper, with predictable results. « Show Less
1037128
These are paper labels.....not really made to withstand the elements, especially for 2-3 months.
1525223
These products are good for months. I don't have an exact answer but if you keep it in a dry cool place it holds well.
691908
I think it would depend on location and surface... I actually bought them to hang Christmas lights on the porch, and they held for a little over a month, but then just started filling off. Don't know if it was because of freezing temps, or not a completely smooth surface - or a combination of both...
1968509
I've had mine on my RV for the last 4 months and it's doing fine. I'm sure they're intended as indoor items and may not last forever but they stick well and were not all that hard to apply. I read the other reply about them being removable - mine hasn't moved and once it was in place it stayed there (a little too well as it turned out - I couldn't straighten it). So I'd say yes.
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Depends on the brand. I have some that are metal, but some are plastic. However, I haven't had much luck with any brand of solar lights. They never seem to last long - I don't mean how long the light stays on per day; but the longevity of the product. I just replaced the rechargable battery in the units. One still does not work so I don't know if it's the bulb. I keep hoping that they will continue to improve the quality of the product and the brightness of the lights.
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The description lists outdoor durability that lasts up to 5 years and the adhesive IS very permanent... cannot be removed without tearing up the design. This pack is great to try as it has so many colors to choose from. I have not used it for car decals yet, but the other projects have been very successful.
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No. They are canvas and would not hold up to being outside for that amount of time. They are perfect for their intended use.
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I would guess they would not hold up in outdoor conditions. I bet they would peel over time.
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I use Brother's label maker (they are adhesive on one side) on these and then they last forever if I want them to. If I want to put on a different label I just put the new one over the old one. It's the only system that has worked for me.
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They are wire framed with a treated paper balloon covering it. Yes, rain and summer sun will deteriorate this quickly- when I bought them, they came 2 to a pack. I hung one on the lowest branches of a cedar tree with a southern exposure and a cherry tree with a northern exposure. They were out in the wind and rain and salt (I live on the bay) and they lasted from the summer into the fall. I must say, they really did drive all of the large, flying insects out of my yard. I also have a a Mosquito Magnet running all summer and between the two, we had no pests in our yard at all, from June-October. Hope this is helpful. I would absolutely purchase these again. :) They are wire framed with a treated paper balloon covering it. Yes, rain and summer sun will deteriorate this quickly- when I bought them, they came 2 to a pack. I hung one on the lowest branches of a cedar tree with a southern exposure and a cherry tree with a northern exposure. They were out in the wind and rain and salt (I live on the bay) and they lasted from the summer into the fall. I must say, they really did drive all of the large, flying insects out of my yard. I also have a a Mosquito Magnet running all summer and between the two, we had no pests in our yard at all, from... » Read More They are wire framed with a treated paper balloon covering it. Yes, rain and summer sun will deteriorate this quickly- when I bought them, they came 2 to a pack. I hung one on the lowest branches of a cedar tree with a southern exposure and a cherry tree with a northern exposure. They were out in the wind and rain and salt (I live on the bay) and they lasted from the summer into the fall. I must say, they really did drive all of the large, flying insects out of my yard. I also have a a Mosquito Magnet running all summer and between the two, we had no pests in our yard at all, from June-October. Hope this is helpful. I would absolutely purchase these again. :) « Show Less
1573994
They do come with a label just like the picture shows. I did not try relabeling them, but I don't think it should be a problem because it is not a shiney label (another label should stick just fine over top).
1988529
I never have a problem with these. My daughter colors worth with constantly and they still last forever it seems. I can't put a time frame on something that depends on how much you use them. My daughter and I have no trouble at all with them though. Hope this helps.
1576717
These are completely rubbery plastic coated, so as long as that remains intact, should hold up. However, remember that sunlight will break down this coating, and weather conditions and animals and birds will have access to them, so probably only good for a few years if not protected from the outside. On the bright side, they are easily removed and a coating of Rustoleum if they begin to look shabby should take care of the problem plus you can pick your paint color then!
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Yes, three to four weeks is good, the fresher the better. They say these will keep up to 6 months, but I find the colors can fade so store on a dry, cool, & dark shelf until use.
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I have never used them for outdoor projects. Once dry it takes a lot to get rid of acrylic paint, so my guess is it will last you for a while, but just to be sure you could put a layer of clear outdoor paint on top of it.
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My son started nursery school in September of 2014-----its almost August of 2015 and all labels on bottles that are washed all the time and snack containers have stayed put. They are awesome labels. Still look brand new.