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Labels for plastic bottles?
submitted over 11 years ago by johnnydakota

I bought some address labels from the store but didn't notice they were "easy peel" and the labels aren't staying on. Does anyone know a good label that sticks to plastic bottles? Thanks.

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by Kleivonenover 11 years ago

I use this label maker

I got it on sale for like $20 two years ago.

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by [deleted]over 11 years ago

If labels are just for personal use I got the ticket! I write on scotch tape with a black sharpie. It sticks great, sharpie doesn't wear off in my pocket and it peels off pretty easy if I change contents.

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by SeanMooreover 11 years ago

... and if you do tend to wear it off of the magic tape another layer over top of your writing seals the deal.

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by ToroLocoVaporover 11 years agoMixologist

I use avery labels, with an inkjet printer. The results are alright, but as a vendor, I need crisp labels. I tried glossy labels I found on amazon for inkjets, but the ink smears. I've let it dry for hours before touching, same results. I would love to find a color label printer that is affordable.

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by johnnydakotaover 11 years ago

Yeah, I use mine for selling. The only other option I've seen for nice labels is by outsourcing it to a company. I think Vistaprint or one of the other places makes professional adhesive labels but the thing is you'd have to incorporate that into the cost for the liquid and I don't want to push that on customers.

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by ToroLocoVaporover 11 years agoMixologist

Same, I already sell juice pretty cheap. The label isn't a huge factor, but it would be nice to have crisp labels.

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by johnnydakotaover 11 years ago

I am literally just getting my feet wet with this stuff. Starting local but already have some good liquids. Hoping to get some more capital and find a decent online credit card processor. Baby steps, though.

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by Lakevaperover 11 years ago

I've used the plain old Avery labels and they stick pretty well. You also might wipe off the bottles with a little isopropyl alcohol.

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by johnnydakotaover 11 years ago

I actually have some of that for another hobby of mine. I'll give that a shot. Thanks.

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by johnnydakotaover 11 years ago

Seems to be working much better. Thanks for saving me a trip to the store!

Even though I have to go anyway... but at least not for this!

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by skettiosover 11 years ago

There are several kinds of avery labels, don't get the ones labeled eco or in the green envelope, they are crap. I've had good luck with the blue ones.

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by over9000over 11 years ago

Avery 5520

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