Guest guest Posted April 2, 2003 Report Share Posted April 2, 2003 What about laminating them yourself with a small Xyron machine? They aren't expensive ($60-$100)for what you get. They are hand cranked so no batteries, etc and they can make laminated on one side, adhesive on the other; laminated on both sides and, my personal favorite, laminated on one side, magnetized on the other. Short of getting a laser printer or paying set-up fees plus run fees, that is the only way I know to get waterproof labels. Label HELP! > I have great containers,graphics and typography, except as of right > now, I am doing my own printing for my labels. Even with a waterproof > spray coat or opaque labels, I am having issues with smudging, > rubbing and running of the ink. > > Does anyone know of a good source for waterproof labels? > > How about a label company that offers SMALL runs. Sorry, can't quite > do them by the thousands yet...especially because I have so many > different products. > > Best, > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2003 Report Share Posted April 2, 2003 The ink in the Epson Stylus C82 is water-resistant and is the fastest printer around. HTH pamela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2003 Report Share Posted April 2, 2003 I was as the costmetic show in Miami last March and got the catalog from a company that does labels. They seem to do short run labels and the samples I got were really nice. Their web address is www.blu-rbn.com. The company name is Blue Ribbon Tag & Label corp. Hollywood, FL. Their 800 number is 800-433-4974. Hanne > I have great containers,graphics and typography, except as of right > now, I am doing my own printing for my labels. Even with a waterproof > spray coat or opaque labels, I am having issues with smudging, > rubbing and running of the ink. > > Does anyone know of a good source for waterproof labels? > > How about a label company that offers SMALL runs. Sorry, can't quite > do them by the thousands yet...especially because I have so many > different products. > > Best, > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2003 Report Share Posted April 2, 2003 I print my labels on transparency, then stick it down with DC fix (transparent roll of sticky paper bought at your stationary shop. Smilies Louise Label HELP! > I have great containers,graphics and typography, except as of right > now, I am doing my own printing for my labels. Even with a waterproof > spray coat or opaque labels, I am having issues with smudging, > rubbing and running of the ink. > > Does anyone know of a good source for waterproof labels? > > How about a label company that offers SMALL runs. Sorry, can't quite > do them by the thousands yet...especially because I have so many > different products. > > Best, > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2003 Report Share Posted April 3, 2003 How about trying a laser printer. I know they don't do color (at least the affordable ones) but you could have some labels printed at a print shop with your color logo (something you could use for everything you make) then you could send them through a laser printer at home to print the name/ingredients in black and white on those. We bought a laser printer about 5 years ago for about $350-- don't know what they would be now but probably around there. Anyway just a thought. J > I have great containers,graphics and typography, except as of right > now, I am doing my own printing for my labels. Even with a waterproof > spray coat or opaque labels, I am having issues with smudging, > rubbing and running of the ink. > > Does anyone know of a good source for waterproof labels? > > How about a label company that offers SMALL runs. Sorry, can't quite > do them by the thousands yet...especially because I have so many > different products. > > Best, > > > > > > > On Sale! Red rose buds and petals, Lemongrass,Elder Flowers and more! Honeysuckle Fragrance oil New for Spring . Great Weekly Specials At Glenbrook Farms! > http://glenbrookfarm.com/store/specialsseeds_1.html > To unsub send an e-mail to : > -unsubscribe > > Enjoy daily tips on herbal remedies, nutrition,exercise, concentration boosters, stress relievers, aroma therapy, spiritual food , folk medicine, and tips on creating more JOY in your life. send a blank e-mail to subscribe : > subscribevhtips@... > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2003 Report Share Posted April 3, 2003 We got one of these machines last year, for this very reason. And while they are waterproof up to a point - because we find that after a time in the shower the protective cover peels off - we also found that it makes the labels so stiff that they start to peel off of the bottles. They aren't flexible enough, and the sides start popping off. Now we just bought some waterproof labels from Stuff Likes, so we will see how those go. Best wishes- Lynda wrote: >What about laminating them yourself with a small Xyron machine? They aren't >expensive ($60-$100)for what you get. They are hand cranked so no batteries, >etc and they can make laminated on one side, adhesive on the other; >laminated on both sides and, my personal favorite, laminated on one side, >magnetized on the other. > >Short of getting a laser printer or paying set-up fees plus run fees, that >is the only way I know to get waterproof labels. > > > > > > >>I have great containers,graphics and typography, except as of right >>now, I am doing my own printing for my labels. Even with a waterproof >>spray coat or opaque labels, I am having issues with smudging, >>rubbing and running of the ink. >> >>Does anyone know of a good source for waterproof labels? >> >>How about a label company that offers SMALL runs. Sorry, can't quite >>do them by the thousands yet...especially because I have so many >>different products. >> >>Best, >> >> >> >> >> >> -- Lynda Sorenson http://www.Luna-Aromatics.com Come to the First Aromatic Un-Conference September 2003 http://www.Luna-Aromatics.com/2003unconf.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2003 Report Share Posted April 3, 2003 can offer. rgds smg Label HELP! > I have great containers,graphics and typography, except as of right > now, I am doing my own printing for my labels. Even with a waterproof > spray coat or opaque labels, I am having issues with smudging, > rubbing and running of the ink. > > Does anyone know of a good source for waterproof labels? > > How about a label company that offers SMALL runs. Sorry, can't quite > do them by the thousands yet...especially because I have so many > different products. > > Best, > > > > > > > On Sale! Red rose buds and petals, Lemongrass,Elder Flowers and more! Honeysuckle Fragrance oil New for Spring . Great Weekly Specials At Glenbrook Farms! > http://glenbrookfarm.com/store/specialsseeds_1.html > To unsub send an e-mail to : > -unsubscribe > > Enjoy daily tips on herbal remedies, nutrition,exercise, concentration boosters, stress relievers, aroma therapy, spiritual food , folk medicine, and tips on creating more JOY in your life. send a blank e-mail to subscribe : > subscribevhtips@... > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2003 Report Share Posted April 4, 2003 Avery does carry waterproof labels, check with your local or online Office Depot or Office Max or Staples. allison I have great containers,graphics and typography, except as of right now, I am doing my own printing for my labels. Even with a waterproof spray coat or opaque labels, I am having issues with smudging, rubbing and running of the ink. Does anyone know of a good source for waterproof labels? How about a label company that offers SMALL runs. Sorry, can't quite do them by the thousands yet...especially because I have so many different products. Best, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2003 Report Share Posted April 6, 2003 I've been printing my lotion bar labels on a color ink-jet printer and them spraying them with an acrylic spray to waterproof. Results have been okay, but after a while, the ink can get smudgey. Last year, I checked with a local printer, and now, for pennies a sheet (I get 15 oval labels per page), he runs them through his machine to put down a layer of varnish to waterproof. Much more time efficient, and the results are definitely worth the expense. This increased my cost-of-goods by less than a penny per lotion bar. I try to plan ahead and take him batches of about a hundred sheets or so at a time; that way, I always have finished labels on hand, but not so many that if I decide to make a change in my labeling info, that I'm stuck with out-of-date labels. Hope this is helpful to someone! Theresa Ford Grace Soap Co. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 I'm really CRAZY about my DYMO LabelWriter 320. I also use it for internet postage! HTH, nan Label HELP! I have great containers,graphics and typography, except as of right now, I am doing my own printing for my labels. Even with a waterproof spray coat or opaque labels, I am having issues with smudging, rubbing and running of the ink. Does anyone know of a good source for waterproof labels? How about a label company that offers SMALL runs. Sorry, can't quite do them by the thousands yet...especially because I have so many different products. Best, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2003 Report Share Posted April 28, 2003 hi rebecca, I do my labels with MS Publisher and then save them on disk or cd and bring them to office max. they digitally print them in color at about .80 to $1.00 per page. i have them printed on full page (uncut) white label paper. i kiss-cut them myself with an xacto knife so they peel off with the back in tact. they are completely waterproof and superhigh resolution. email me if you need more info or a source for label paper. hth, kim in PA Label HELP! I have great containers,graphics and typography, except as of right now, I am doing my own printing for my labels. Even with a waterproof spray coat or opaque labels, I am having issues with smudging, rubbing and running of the ink. Does anyone know of a good source for waterproof labels? How about a label company that offers SMALL runs. Sorry, can't quite do them by the thousands yet...especially because I have so many different products. Best, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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