Any suggestions on labels that stay on well? I wipe and dry each tube, using Avery labels. Do you seal the cap to the tube? I really just want to scream, this must be easier than I’m making it!!!!
Lip balm labeling
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FFLinOhio
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I think there was a tip on here somewhere that said to use rubbing alcohol and wipe down the tubes. That has worked for me and my Avery labels are still stuck on the Lip Balms two-three years later
That is comforting to hear!! I used wipes that were antibacterial with bleach. I hope they stay on. It’s pretty fussy labeling something so small.
I just saw on another post stickers for this purpose
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FFLinOhio
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those are very similar to what I bought. I like the safety seal. the safety tips that stick out line up with the caps so that when you open the caps, the seal is broken.
I think the rubbing alcohol just removes the residue from the factory and helps the labels adhere better.
I think the rubbing alcohol just removes the residue from the factory and helps the labels adhere better.
Can I chime in with a related question? Does anyone use black lip balm tubes, and if so, is the only solution white labels? I’ve been reading about how our normal printers can’t print white (never pondered this, so mind blown over here LOL), so that means I can’t use clear Avery labels. The Kraft paper type Avery labels are so stiff, they are a challenge and time consuming to get them to stick.
To your question, @Humblegoat, using the tube holder, pouring very carefully, and spraying my hands with alcohol before handling once cooled has saved me from messy tubes where labels don’t adhere well.
I am looking at ordering pre-printed labels that have the safety seal strip, but I’m not sure yet. Hoping your thread will save us both…..
To your question, @Humblegoat, using the tube holder, pouring very carefully, and spraying my hands with alcohol before handling once cooled has saved me from messy tubes where labels don’t adhere well.
I am looking at ordering pre-printed labels that have the safety seal strip, but I’m not sure yet. Hoping your thread will save us both…..
@dmcgee5034 i haven’t received the tabbed labels yet, but looks like I will be experiencing that soon. I am now seeing the edges come up on the clear labels that I put on the tubes. I wiped them down and dried them with wipes that contain bleach. I didn’t try the straight alcohol, but they were the Avery labels that were clear. I started with clear tubes and then moved to solid white.
It is correct that you can’t print in white, white is not considered to be a color, it is the absence of color. I imagine, like mine, the print is fairly small because there’s only so much room. You could print in red, orange, yellow, maybe even a light blue as those colors should show up on the black background. I would do a little experimenting first to see what works.
Thanks for the tip, I guess I’ll be wiping them down with alcohol this time.
It is correct that you can’t print in white, white is not considered to be a color, it is the absence of color. I imagine, like mine, the print is fairly small because there’s only so much room. You could print in red, orange, yellow, maybe even a light blue as those colors should show up on the black background. I would do a little experimenting first to see what works.
Thanks for the tip, I guess I’ll be wiping them down with alcohol this time.
As my luck would have it, coming up from the edges. So I guess I will have some experience relabeling these and wiping them down with alcohol later this week. Ugh. I hope the caps can withstand breaking the tab, the cap seem a little flimsy to me and I ordered a different kind, hoping that they would be a little heavier, which they are, but the cap still seems pretty flimsy.
After i pour my tubes (i use a rubber band to hold 12 tubes at a time) i rub my capped tubes down with 91% rubbing alcohol (available at wally world). 71% doesn't work as well as the 91%. My labels have the safety tab. The labels stick just fine after the alcohol rub
Would love to hear how the tabbed ones go for you. My Avery ones are little squares and they are stiff, so I have to pre-bend them and then rubber band the tubes all together for a week or so til the labels finally conform to the new shape and stay. What a pain!
I did try yellow and orange text on clear labels, but it didn’t show up. I’m really sad, I wanted to stick with black tubes with Kraft labels and be able to print labels myself, but I guess I need to (insert Ross Gellar voice) pivot.
Hope Elisabeth 68
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I use black tubes and a white label with black printing. They are quite pretty (I didn't design them myself so I can say that, lol).Can I chime in with a related question? Does anyone use black lip balm tubes, and if so, is the only solution white labels? I’ve been reading about how our normal printers can’t print white (never pondered this, so mind blown over here LOL), so that means I can’t use clear Avery labels. The Kraft paper type Avery labels are so stiff, they are a challenge and time consuming to get them to stick.
To your question, @Humblegoat, using the tube holder, pouring very carefully, and spraying my hands with alcohol before handling once cooled has saved me from messy tubes where labels don’t adhere well.
I am looking at ordering pre-printed labels that have the safety seal strip, but I’m not sure yet. Hoping your thread will save us both…..
I've been happy with the tabbed labels, but using alcohol is really key since I usuallly manage to make a mess when pouring. Online Labels has an "aggressive" glue as one of their material choices, but I'm sure even that would be defeated by leftover wax or oil on the tube.
I think kraft stock will always be a little thicker, but haven't bought lip balm labels in that material. One other nice thing about Online Labels is that you can order as little as one or two sheets to try (although of course it's more expensive that way). They also have a limited free sample program, but I've never tried it.
Lip Balm Labels - 36 materials available
I think kraft stock will always be a little thicker, but haven't bought lip balm labels in that material. One other nice thing about Online Labels is that you can order as little as one or two sheets to try (although of course it's more expensive that way). They also have a limited free sample program, but I've never tried it.
Lip Balm Labels - 36 materials available
Who knew there were so many options? 
I’ll let you know how it goes!!
I’ll let you know how it goes!!
These are what I use. They stick well. I think I bought them from Wholesale Supplies Plus. I like the safety seal tab.
Sounds like I have been lucky, I use a tube holder so no balm gets on the tubes. I don’t wipe them down and haven’t had any labels peel. The tubes I use are also from WSP. I prefer the clear tubes so I know when I’m getting low on lip balm. My labels are very plain, black lettering on a white label. I’m sure your packaging is much prettier.
Hope Elisabeth 68
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Also, for pouring, every type of tubes that I have seen also offer a pouring tray. I would strongly encourage getting at least one. If you won't be pouring 50 at a time don't get a silicone one. The plastic ones can be propped up at one end with a couple empty tubes while you pour at the other end.
I only pour a few at a time, usually 7 tubes, and just put a couple extra tubes in the middle and end of my silicone tray. Works great.
Hope Elisabeth 68
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Ugh
Ugh, glad that works for you! I have several of them, but only use them when I am pouring a full batch as I find them too floppy, lol.
I like this company.
Interesting. Must be different brands. Mine is crafters choice, again from WSP.
I used to do that, but now I just put some clear packing tape over the tubes that won't be filled.
I have one stiff holder and two floppy ones. When pouring less than a full batch, I use something under the floppy ones to hold up the end of the holder that doesn't have any tubes inserted. I hope that makes sense.
