Looking for Good, Drawable Discs
February 1, 2011 8:44 AM Subscribe
I would like to buy some blank CDs that are just white on top—completely blank, no brand or logo (it might be OK if it's very, very small) and with a surface that can be drawn on with permanent markers. Can you please recommend me a brand?
Best answer: You want to look for "white inkjet printable" discs. You should be able to find them at any local computer store, big box retailer, or even places like Office Depot/Staples.
Here's an example of one.
posted by spydee at 8:49 AM on February 1, 2011
Here's an example of one.
posted by spydee at 8:49 AM on February 1, 2011
Best answer: Just do a search for 'printable blank cds'. The printable ones have a white surface that allows you to run them through (suitable) inkjet printers. The surface is also suitable for writing on.
Verbatim discs are abolutely fine, and widely available.
posted by le morte de bea arthur at 8:52 AM on February 1, 2011
Verbatim discs are abolutely fine, and widely available.
posted by le morte de bea arthur at 8:52 AM on February 1, 2011
Response by poster: Those look like exactly what I wanted. Thanks, spydee and le morte de bea arthur!
posted by interrobang at 8:54 AM on February 1, 2011
posted by interrobang at 8:54 AM on February 1, 2011
Best answer: I've been using these Taiyo Yuden blanks for a long time.
posted by mintcake! at 8:55 AM on February 1, 2011
posted by mintcake! at 8:55 AM on February 1, 2011
Best answer: You can't go wrong with Taiyo Juden CD-Rs -- I use them exclusively. Note that the entire top surface, including the hub ring, is white.
posted by BurntHombre at 8:58 AM on February 1, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by BurntHombre at 8:58 AM on February 1, 2011 [1 favorite]
Response by poster: Those look great, too, mintcake and BurntHombre!
posted by interrobang at 9:00 AM on February 1, 2011
posted by interrobang at 9:00 AM on February 1, 2011
I recently made my own version of this using a can of white spray paint on my (already purchased) blank CDs. It worked fine, but probably much easier to buy one of the recommendations above.
posted by palacewalls at 1:01 PM on February 1, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by palacewalls at 1:01 PM on February 1, 2011 [1 favorite]
Response by poster: That's a good idea! But I'm looking for a uniform surface, and I think it'll be easier just to buy them.
posted by interrobang at 4:33 PM on February 1, 2011
posted by interrobang at 4:33 PM on February 1, 2011
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posted by brainmouse at 8:46 AM on February 1, 2011