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Where can I buy printed labels for decants?

post #1 of 13
2/11/10 at 12:54am
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Printed sticky labels for decants- Does anyone know anyone who provides this service? My handwriting is rubbish. And so are my photoshop and/or printing skills.

Many thanks!
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post #2 of 13
2/11/10 at 2:19am
Use a label maker.
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post #3 of 13
2/11/10 at 6:51am
Any word processing application...maybe even Open Office...will have the ability to do labels. All you got to do is get some sheets of transparent labels. Open a template that is set up for that specific label layout and fill in the name of the frag. Your printer will handle the rest.
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post #4 of 13
2/11/10 at 8:22am
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Originally Posted by DWFII View Post

Any word processing application...maybe even Open Office...will have the ability to do labels. All you got to do is get some sheets of transparent labels. Open a template that is set up for that specific label layout and fill in the name of the frag. Your printer will handle the rest.

Excellent- I had no idea word processing apps could do that! Thanks!
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post #5 of 13
2/11/10 at 9:19am
Otherwise I just hit the directory, copy and paste the "House - Fragrance" into word, print on regular paper and then cut and tape it on the sample/decant
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post #6 of 13
2/11/10 at 9:28am
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Originally Posted by Master-Classter View Post

Otherwise I just hit the directory, copy and paste the "House - Fragrance" into word, print on regular paper and then cut and tape it on the sample/decant

Hmm...that could be a quick solution! Thanks!
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post #7 of 13
2/11/10 at 9:31am
The best way is to get a label maker from an office supply store.. You can get clear, white, gold and silver labels for most of them...It works the best IMO. They don't tend to run as much as regular printers on paper, plus they have adhesive on the back so you don't need to tape them to your bottle (although tape over the top usually helps).
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post #8 of 13
2/11/10 at 12:59pm
+1 for the dedicated label maker. Specifically, the low-end Brother P-Touch model which is often on sale at office supply stores in the United States for $10-$15. (Sorry, I don't know if this specific system is sold in Taiwan.) It uses Brother's m-type label tape, which is plasticky and fluid resistant (I've used it outdoors on occasion). The labels last for years without yellowing as long as they're not exposed to direct sunlight.

Should you use up the demo tape, the next reel of tape is going to cost you as much as the label printer, but at least you'll know whether you like it. :-)
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post #9 of 13
2/11/10 at 7:33pm
I do just want to point out though that in my experience receiving bottles from people with labels on them, that as soon as so much as a drop of any liquid touches them the ink runs and it's all over. I've even received bottles where the label had rubbed off and I had no idea what it was.

I use paper, pen ink and seal with tape and haven't had problems. Even if alcohol/frag leaks the tape keeps the paper dry and the pen ink is a little more smudge resistant.
Morrison, you'll see when you get mine I just mailed off your samples today actually.
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post #10 of 13
2/12/10 at 9:09am
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Originally Posted by Master-Classter View Post

I do just want to point out though that in my experience receiving bottles from people with labels on them, that as soon as so much as a drop of any liquid touches them the ink runs and it's all over. I've even received bottles where the label had rubbed off and I had no idea what it was.

I use paper, pen ink and seal with tape and haven't had problems. Even if alcohol/frag leaks the tape keeps the paper dry and the pen ink is a little more smudge resistant.
Morrison, you'll see when you get mine I just mailed off your samples today actually.

I look forward to receiving them!! There might be a slight delay though as it's Chinese New Year for the next week, and everything is down.....
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post #11 of 13
2/12/10 at 9:10am
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Originally Posted by NillaGoon View Post

+1 for the dedicated label maker. Specifically, the low-end Brother P-Touch model which is often on sale at office supply stores in the United States for $10-$15. (Sorry, I don't know if this specific system is sold in Taiwan.) It uses Brother's m-type label tape, which is plasticky and fluid resistant (I've used it outdoors on occasion). The labels last for years without yellowing as long as they're not exposed to direct sunlight.

Should you use up the demo tape, the next reel of tape is going to cost you as much as the label printer, but at least you'll know whether you like it. :-)

Thanks for the heads up on the label maker....I had no idea they would be so cheap....
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post #12 of 13
2/12/10 at 9:12am
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Originally Posted by mrclmind View Post

The best way is to get a label maker from an office supply store.. You can get clear, white, gold and silver labels for most of them...It works the best IMO. They don't tend to run as much as regular printers on paper, plus they have adhesive on the back so you don't need to tape them to your bottle (although tape over the top usually helps).

That sounds good....do you own one?
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post #13 of 13
2/12/10 at 2:36pm
I bought an inexpensive label maker at Target.
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