Best sticker label maker for your bottles?

[Kleinman]

What do you guys use? I got a bunch of bottles, flavorings, nic, PG, and VG. I want to start working my way towards finding something close to the GLAS Pound Cake recipe and the ITC Spoon Licker v2.

I want to be able to quickly print sticky labels for my bottles.

 

[MysticRose]

This is what I use. Very easy to figure out, and can print up to 4 lines, which I wanted. Stay on bottles well, and completely clean with no residue when I removed. And they also can use wider 18mm tape on the ones you use 4 lines on, so the print isn't too small. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005J7Y6GS?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

 

[MysticRose]

They also have the lw-300 cheaper which is the same, just can't print 4 lines. So if that's not important you can save some money.

 

[Kleinman]

Thanks! They look kind of complicated with all the different fonts and options. Is it as east as pick a font, type and print?

 

[Huckleberried]

I use scotch tape and a sharpie. Very high tech, because I fold over one end of the tape for easy removal.

 

[MysticRose]

Thanks! They look kind of complicated with all the different fonts and options. Is it as east as pick a font, type and print?

Yes, it is. Has a little 3page user guide. 10 minutes of reading and was very easy. The font and size buttons are pretty easy, marked clearly. Only time I had to go back to the guide was the first time I changed to a tab label for in my binder.

 

[Kleinman]

Haha I am kind of ocd about things looking nice. Right now I have been using smaller bottles I bought for different bulk juices that I bought from ITC vapes.

I just identify by color of liquid right now, but once I start mixing more I will be getting confused. I already have clearish/yellow, golden yellow and a light red color. The longer they steep the closer I have to look haha.

 

[dreadacidic_mel]

I use posca paint markers directly on the bottles. when I want to switch flavor descriptions, I just scratch it off. yay. (oh and if it's a bottle I tend to use for the same flavor over and over again with the same nic level etc, I just slap a piece of garden variety clear contact paper over the writing. That shit can go through a dishwasher and not budge)

 

[dreadacidic_mel]

Through the crackpot eh?

 

[dreadacidic_mel]

Also, printer paper, marker, contact paper, hey presto. (No posca this time shark. Only calligraphy markers)

 

[Squonk]

I use a roll of blue painters tape and a sharpie. The tape stays stuck, peels off easy and leaves no residue.

 

[hertigg]

I use avery style labels, but in a vinyl, weatherproof edition. Easy to print on, and they highly durable. it is about 11 dollars for 600 labels
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004QIFH7S?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

 

[Huckleberried]

@exodus, you might find this thread helpful

 

[talonz]

I use scotch tape and a sharpie. Very high tech, because I fold over one end of the tape for easy removal.

I love scotch tape! I currently use white surgical tape and a extra fine sharpie. Peels off when I want and the print never goes away despite the numerous hot water baths or ultra sonic madness.

 

[Huckleberried]

I have access to only paper type.

Yeah, I did that a few times and got a terrible residue, and the tape felt sticky on the outside, too, so I'm also curious.

 

[talonz]

Yeah, I did that a few times and got a terrible residue, and the tape felt sticky on the outside, too, so I'm also curious.

@Artemis @Huckleberried the cloth surgical tape is what I use. Only a couple times I've had a tiny bit of gum after removing a label on a plastic bottle. It easily rubs off or comes clean with a touch of alcohol.

 

[dreadacidic_mel]

At the risk of sounding slightly obsessive (who me?), I'm gonna go ahead and throw one last plug in for regular old contact paper. Just tried peeling it off of a bottle and it came off with no fuss. No residue, no tearing. And it goes through pretty much everything like a champ. Seriously, printer paper to write/print labels on, contact paper to attach.

 

[dreadacidic_mel]

Yep clear contact paper I had my own duh moment after hours of searching for good labels online only to realize I have a giant roll of contact paper and I happen to be an artist with a penchant for penmanship .
You basically just cut the contact paper a bit bigger than the printer paper label, then use the contact paper over the label.

 

[MysticRose]

I'm kind of OCD too, and like the more professional look. I have heard of people printing on the Avery labels on their printer and using those too if you like a more finished look. But nothing cheaper than tape and sharpie if it doesn't bother you.

 

[NGAHaze]

For a quick and easy label, I've used white electical tape and a sharpie ... tape comes off easy with no residue. One thing I did notice however is that the sharpies with the micro tips don't work too well on this tape, wipes right off but a regular sharpie won't. I doubt it would last through a good wash and rinse but then again, I wash all my bottles after each use so it's unlikely that I would be refilling it with the same juice anyway.

 

[Discobob]

I got a couple rolls of medical tape from the grocery store, comes in a scotch like despenser and works great, although I can't crock it or it will leave a sticky mess it is easy to write on with any pen and the ink stays put

Although I am thinking of a more pro look, screw it I vape it peel it redo it, seems pointless to get really pro for just my own stuff.

 

[dreadacidic_mel]

I only go pro with bottles that I know I'm going to be refilling with the same stuff over and over again. That, and it's fun

 

[exodus]

I only go pro with bottles that I know I'm going to be refilling with the same stuff over and over again. That, and it's fun

i want\need details and how you made those labels plzzzzzzzzzzzzz

 

[dreadacidic_mel]

That's easy - basic printer paper. The background color is a clusterfuck of alcohol marker blending (copic knockoffs), the detailing is a fine point posca paint marker. It's all hand drawn.
An easier way to do it though would be for me to whip something similar up in Photoshop and have it available for download. That is, if custom printable labels are something people would be interested in.

 

[exodus]

ah i c..am looking for something a litle different and large numbers

 

[dreadacidic_mel]

have any reference pics? Something that looks similar to what you want? I'm in the mood for some photoshop lol

 

[dreadacidic_mel]

So, I did a thing.

 

[Kleinman]

I like them!