Truly waterproof labels...

[LJA]

I've been using the "weatherproof" labels from onlinelabels.com, and they pretty much suck. Anything you need to take in the shower (specifically my scrub jars) ends up with runny ink.

Can somebody recommend a truly waterproof labels?
TIA

 

[Bigmoose]

I have some of the same labels. My colors were fine but the black ink would smear a little. Now I print the color on my inkjet and then run them thru my black only laser printer. Its 2 steps but I have great luck with them now.

Bruce

 

[LJA]

I have some of the same labels. My colors were fine but the black ink would smear a little. Now I print the color on my inkjet and then run them thru my black only laser printer. Its 2 steps but I have great luck with them now.

Bruce

Good idea, Bruce. unfortunately, I only have an inkjet. :cry: I need something I can literally soak with water.

 

[Tabitha]

I really like these:
www.elementsbathandbody.com/Laser-Water ... c-178.html

...and also these:

http://www.papilio.com/inkjet%20waterpr ... media.html

Problem is, if a label is waterproof that is only 1/2 the battle. You need a printer that also has waterproof ink :? .


I think both of the places I listed above will send you a free sample sheet.

 

[Deda]

I use Online Labels water proof vinyl, Epson Durabrite water proof ink and then spray the sheets with Flexible Krylon. It really only take a second to line the sheets up and hit them with the spray. I can do about 15 sheets at a time.

I think it was Tahara that told he how to do it when I told her how great her labels were from the Christmas Swap.

 

[xraygrl]

I have used the ones from Elements before and they worked really well for me.

 

[LJA]

Thanks for the great suggestions, everyone!

 

[Butterscotch]

I've been reading about this on Etsy. Somebody complained about the same problem with the labels from Onlinelabels.com . The rep from the company posted back that they should not run or smear with regular ink as long as the printer setting is on normal. He said if it is a high DPI, that there will be oversaturation of ink into the materials on the label. The composition of the label is supposed to be able to absorb the ink if left to cure for one hour. That's just what he said, I haven't tried any yet myself. I think elements is a reseller for onlinelabels.com . They had similar descriptions and identical items.

Some people on etsy had good luck with the labels and some didn't. Several talked about laminating the labels before hand. There has to be a better way.

 

[dagmar88]

Couldn't you use a regular label and put a transparent one over it?

 

[donniej]

A friend of mine who is a motorcycle mechanic had the same problem with his business cards. He started spraying them with clear-coat spray paint. That way when he or his customers ride their motorcycle in the rain the ink doesn't run.

 

[Guest]

Cool tips , thank you , I have tried the same ones LJA , not so great . But with these tips I haven't wasted money , I like that

 

[pink-north]

I use Online Labels water proof vinyl, Epson Durabrite water proof ink and then spray the sheets with Flexible Krylon. It really only take a second to line the sheets up and hit them with the spray. I can do about 15 sheets at a time.

I think it was Tahara that told he how to do it when I told her how great her labels were from the Christmas Swap.

That sounds like a great way to do it Deda. I have a couple of questions though. How well does the Krylon dry and does it crack or mess up when you put in on your lip balm tube?

 

[Deda]

Make sure you use the flexible spray, archival and non-yellowing. It doesn't crack, remains flexible and you can dunk the labels in the tub and RUB, it doesn't come off.

I print the labels using waterproof labels, using waterproof ink and then DH sprays the sheets, we let them dry a few minutes and they're good to go.

 

[pink-north]

Sounds great! Thanks for the tip, but one more question. Where do I get waterproof ink for my printer? Would I find that at the normal office supply stores, or is that a specialty item?

 

[Deda]

I can't help you there, I have a Epson that uses DuraBrite Inks (waterproof). I use that for waterproof labels. For paper labels that don't need to be waterproof I use an HP because the ink is cheaper.