I read the suggestion at One Ocean Kayaks' site for applying an inkjet-printed label. Vaclav says to apply and squeegee a patch of polyethylene on top of the epoxied label so that bubbles are squashed out and the paper doesn't try to lift off. When the epoxy hardens, you just peel off the polyethylene.

The art supply store I went to did not have polyethylene sheets but they did have acetate in several thicknesses. Can I use this for the same purpose or will the epoxy bond to it?

Also, will the water-based injet inks smudge when epoxied?