I hate labels

[carebear]

I do = I hate designing them (I'm a bit anal) and I absolutely hate printing them.

Sigh.

 

[Deda]

What do you use? Paper, ink, program? Do you coat them in anyway? Soap or Bottles?

I'm full of questions tonight - better than the alternative?

 

[carebear]

I do lame labels.

I use a Avery DesignPro and print on a laser printer. I usually use plain labels but sometimes do the waterproof ones but they are SO expensive.

No I don't coat and I probably should - especially for my scrubs.

Labels for EVERYTHING. Lip balms, soaps, lotions, scrubs, whateverthereisoutthere.

 

[Deda]

Have you checked with Online Labels.com?

I use the waterproof vinyl, if you buy them by the 100 for $ 60, buy more and they're even cheaper. I get the full sheet and cut myself with a paper cutter.

Try spraying the whole sheet before you cut with Krylon archival spray. It doesn't crack or yellow. I used to use Epson Durabrite waterproof ink, but I was out of ink so I used my HP, no difference at all. No running of fading at all. Very easy.

Designing them is my nightmare. I fussed for months and months before one of my sisters helped my get 'my look'. Then it was pretty easy. It may not be perfect, but it works for me.

 

[carebear]

Oh ya -and then add cutting labels to my list of things I hate? I think I'll pass LOL!!!

I got some help with my "look" - I have no sense of style LOL.

 

[TheSoapyEwe]

I'm with you , I HATE designing them, priting them and everything to do with them....and I've spent the better part of the evening doing it for a show on Saturday......and I'm not even halfway through

 

[dagmar88]

I feel you! I've been putting months and months of time in them... And this is my third printer since. It drives my crazy!

 

[ChrissyB]

This is the main reason why my soap is not in two stores that have requested it yet, because I cannot do labels.
I was thinking of going and buying one of those dymo thermal heat labellers and be done with it.

 

[Bigmoose]

I buy the waterproof full sheet ones from online labels for laser printers. They are about $60 for 100 and my testing has shown 100% waterproof. I do not have the most talent for designing them but think I am gaining on it. My biggest problem is I keep changing my mind on what I want and then waste time putting new labels on everything. I need to stop that.

Bruce

 

[Gramma Judy]

I haven't even started on that end of it yet. I am not planning on sellinf till next spring, so I can spend some long winter nights delving into this. Do any of you use programs like PrintMaster and such?

 

[Bigmoose]

Yup. I use Printmaster Platinum. Start playing with it now so you will be comfortable with it when you need it.

Bruce

 

[Gramma Judy]

Thanks

 

[Deda]

I use Photoshop.

 

[dagmar88]

Me, too; just love all those pretty brushes!

 

[xyxoxy]

I'm just curious...
Is "waterproof" really an issue for labels? By the time the soaps get wet the labels should have been ripped off right?

 

[topcat]

This is the main reason why my soap is not in two stores that have requested it yet, because I cannot do labels.
I was thinking of going and buying one of those dymo thermal heat labellers and be done with it.

Chrissy - do you want some help? I make cigar bands and folded swing tags using Microsoft Publisher and then print them on regular copy paper and cut them with a guillotine - easy now I have it all set up. If your computer has Publisher I can email you a template to start you off....just let me know.

Tanya

 

[gekko62]

This is the main reason why my soap is not in two stores that have requested it yet, because I cannot do labels.
I was thinking of going and buying one of those dymo thermal heat labellers and be done with it.

Thinking about that too....what are the merits(or otherwise) over a conventional laser dyu think? Soap labels I can handle,it's the get wet stuff that's a pain.Either design & have printed at officeworks or similar.Or have them designed/printed by the 1000.Or a little colour laser is about $400.Ack! :?

 

[twilightluver]

i use the avery online pro as well.easy enough,but,i hate to cut the labels,,i just use printer paper..I guess I need to use the labels,huh??lol make it easier..