Plant labels - PEA BB metalworking.sand.labels

This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEA curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the sand badge in Metalworking.

In this Badge Bit you will make 6 sturdy plant labels.  These will be able to live outdoors for 10 years and still identify a plant.



Minimum requirements:
  - Make 6 plant labels
  - The “post” must be metal and hold the “message” at least four inches off the soil
  - The “message” does not move in the wind
  - The wording must be able to last at least ten years outside, possibilities include
       -Stamping
       -Legible chiseling
       -Deep, legible engraving
       -A second layer of metal (ie gold leaf or solder)
  - Could be
       -An old spoon, flattened and metal stamped
       -A piece of copper tube with one end flattened and stamped
       -Cast aluminum
       -Denting metal with a ballpoint pen
       -Jeweller’s saw to cut out the letters

Provide proof of the following as pictures or video (<2 mins):
  - Materials you're starting with
  - Project underway
  - Finished plant labels