This will be a pretty basic Workbench article, but I found this technique useful, so maybe you will too.
![Figure and labels Figure and labels](workbench/pics/gen/2024/812347a.jpg)
The U.S. Infantry with Stingers were recently showcased here, and I want to label them in case someone ever asks me, "where did you get those figures?" I'll use Avery-brand ¾" labels for that purpose.
![Labels Labels](workbench/pics/gen/2024/812347b.jpg)
As you can see above, I primed both sides of the metal base before attaching the figure, which provides a suitable surface for writing on. I've used permanent marker to write the manufacturer's name – "Rafm" – on the base, but it is almost indecipherable. There has to be a better way!
![Labeled Labels Labeled Labels](workbench/pics/gen/2024/812347c.jpg)
By using self-adhesive labels, I can use an ordinary pen to write the text, on a proper writing surface. I usually put a description of the figure (in this case, "Inf. w/Stinger") and the name of the manufacturer. I used the green labels because that's 'army'.
![Labels on bases Labels on bases](workbench/pics/gen/2024/812347d.jpg)
The labels are easily peeled off and placed onto the base bottoms. Why use ¾" instead of 1" labels? The 1" labels would give more room for text, but would be pickier to center on the 1" base bottoms.
![Labeled figures Labeled figures](workbench/pics/gen/2024/812347e.jpg)
I'm using metal bases for storage in box lined with magnetic sheets, so a minor downside is that the label slightly reduces the magnetic attraction by adding a very slight distance between the base and the magnet sheet. But not enough that I've ever noticed!