Labeling software

[Stacy1]

Can someone tell me the name of a good software to get to be able to make some pretty labels for my diy bottles? I've been using multi colored address labels from the dollar store that I hand write the info on, and it's effective but looks horrible. I'd like to be able to print some customized labels using my home computer's printer. Not looking to spend a fortune, but I'd like the bottles I make to look as good as the bottles I buy

 

[Boletus]

Do you have Microsoft Word? It has templates for a lot of the common label types (e,g, Avery adhesive labels you can get at an office supply store). If not, Libre Office (free download) also has that functionality, but I have not used it and there may be a bit of a learning curve. Another option is a dedicated label maker; many here use those. They cost a bit, but not really that much if you get much use out of them.

[edit] Here ias a link to download Libre Office, if you want to give it a try. You may need to scroll down to find the right version, if you are not using Windows. It has most of the functionality of Microsoft Office, and I actually like it better since MS Office switched to the "ribbon" interface.
http://www.libreoffice.org/download/libreoffice-fresh/

 

[Stacy1]

I dont have word but will check out the libre

 

[jdeedler]

A piece of tape and a marker works

 

[Boletus]

I dont have word but will check out the libre

Note that it is a full office suite, so there is a word processor, spreadsheet application, presentation software, graphical drawing program. Once it is installed, you will want to open the word processor, named "Writer," and choose "File" in the menu at the top. From that dropdown menu, hover over "New" and then select "Labels" from the menu that pops out. You will get a box where you enter the text and choose the brand and type of labels you have (hopefully it is in the list). You can set a few options there like how labels many to print, and then click "New Document." Now you will have the text on each label. You can then change each label by adding or deleting text, formatting fonts, and even pasting in pictures.

I highly suggest printing some to a piece of regular paper as a test to see if everything lines up before printing the labels.

 

[fogging_katrider]

excellent tip boletus...
I'll try that since I have LibreOffice suite on my linux

Awesome, I can even go the super cheapskate route and print the labels on paper and cut them out and clear tape them on heh heh

Thanks Boletus

 

[Mr.Mann]

A piece of tape and a marker works

That's what I use, except I learned the hard way after needing to clean out over 200 bottles of not-so-perfect mixes and go through the headache of de-labeling them (picking at stuck on tape), the best thing to do with the tape is to leave about a quarter of an inch of tape that isn't stuck to the bottle and fold in under itself. It'll make peeling it off a snap! It's still a good idea to put some tape over the writing so it doesn't smear, just don't tape down the fold.

One of these days I would love to be able to make some cleaner, printed labels, but right now I just mix too much.

 

[dannyv45]

I don't require anything fancy. I just want something that wont come off or smudge. I found the P-touch perfect for this.

 

[Mrdaputer]

I just use a labeler from wally world I try to keep it simple lol

 

[rowdyplace]

A friend gave me a copy of this - Address label maker, custom sign and name badge software

At first it looked complicated. But, it's pretty easy to use.

Try the free trial download and let me know if you like it... We could become friends, who knows...

 

[Monotremata]

I don't require anything fancy. I just want something that wont come off or smudge. I found the P-touch perfect for this.

Amen to that! I have one I bought years ago for labeling cables and whatnot in my recording studio room, and forgot about it until I just finished up my first few DIY batches earlier tonight and went 'How am I gonna mark these bottles'.. I bought the wrong colored tape the last time I needed it for my studio (clear tape/black lettering doesnt show up on ANYTHING I have in here) but it works perfect on the little 15ml glass bottles I have for juice haha!