labeling bottles

[popcorn sutton]

where do you guys get labels from or do you print your own .if so do you have templates

[Toper]

I use A4 sheets of pre-gummed labels, available from most Stationers. My most used size is the 2x4 label format (2 columns of 4) per A4 Sheet but there is a vast variety sizes to be had.

I experiment with layout, wording, fonts and colours until I'm satisfied for the job in hand, then print out and save the label in case needed again in the future.

[Anavrin]

My mate over the road has just invested several grand buying a laser cutting/engraving machine, including an extra attachment for doing bottles and othe cylindrical objects, I've not got a design yet but it's going to look quite cool once laser engraved into the glass

[chill]

We will want to see pictures of that!

[popcorn sutton]

My mate over the road has just invested several grand buying a laser cutting/engraving machine, including an extra attachment for doing bottles and othe cylindrical objects, I've not got a design yet but it's going to look quite cool once laser engraved into the glass

that will be a must to see

[Anavrin]

He's keen to try it out so, hopefully this week I'll get a couple of bottles done, I'll post some pics as soon as I get them

[Phantom]

Been looking into engraved glass for a while now.

There's kits that make it look engraved i.e. stencils with a frosted looking clear lacquer, but I seem to recall reading about some sort of acid etch arrangement - just not managed to locate one.......

The laser engraving sounds rather cool though, if you've got the readies........

[Jaggie]

the wife bought this from crate and craft
http://www.createandcraft.tv/Brother_PT-80_Labelling_Machine-329387.aspx?fh_location=//CreateAndCraft/en_GB/$s=Brother%20PT-80%20Labelling%20Machine%20329387
works great and not expensive

[Easydrinker]

I tend to label very few of my products,as in the interest of home distilling and anonymity,very little is given away,and none is sold.
Occasionally I produce a label with the help of Photoshop,and fix it to the bottle using nothing more than a rubber band.
I feel it adds a certain Red-neck something.
And is usually done to gift someone that I trust.
Otherwise,I collect Spirit bottle from wherever,and recycle with something similar as the content,complete with original labels.

Robert.

[popcorn sutton]

I tend to label very few of my products,as in the interest of home distilling and anonymity,very little is given away,and none is sold.
Occasionally I produce a label with the help of Photoshop,and fix it to the bottle using nothing more than a rubber band.
I feel it adds a certain Red-neck something.
And is usually done to gift someone that I trust.
Otherwise,I collect Spirit bottle from wherever,and recycle with something similar as the content,complete with original labels.

Robert.

i was thinking for myself as im not selling nor giving away

[Jaggie]

very little is given away,and none is sold
Robert.

i totally agree but as i get older it's harder to keep track of what's what. #alzheimer's

[Almanac]

Here's a few of my favorites,
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If you click on them you should be able to read the text and you'll discover I don't take myself as serious as some seem to think

These were made just using Open Office...nothing fancy

AM

[Magnu420]

I dont bother with labels on mine as it dont last long when
it gets bottle I normaly just write on bottle with a marker pen

[Almanac]

I used to do that too but started labelling for a bit of fun when I noticed I was building up stock. It's mainly for the laugh but it does help with dating the contents and I put batch numbers on grain based spirits.

Even though I have a goodly amount of spirits building up, currently 12 cases of Bourbon Style and BBQ Smokey Whisky and 11 cases of Vodka I still keep making more cause I just love the whole process and with our friends looking forward to the BBQ Season kicking off on Paddy's Day that lot won't last pissing time

AM

[Easydrinker]

i was thinking for myself as im not selling nor giving away

Jaggie
i totally agree but as i get older it's harder to keep track of what's what. #alzheimer's

I guess it is whatever works for you,label or marker pen.As long as all is properly known or marked,you will be safe,and not drinking Rum flavoured water.
That was a killer anecdote by the way.

Robert.