Older Folks and Vaping Front Porch - Part 5

[bigbells]

I use freezer tape or golf grip tape, wrapped at least one full turn around the bottle with at least some overlap. The golf grip tape works better than the freezer tape because the freezer tape tends to slide on the bottle, regardless of whether the bottle is glass or plastic.

I use Sharpies, but all that I write is a 2-digit number on the label (which will become a 3-digit number sometime in the relatively near future. I'm up to 83 at present). Since the tape is wrapped all the way around each bottle, there's plenty of room to cross out the previous number and reuse many times before having to replace the tape.

On my computer, I've maintained a DIY mixing log for over 5 years which contains all of the details for each number.

 

[pwmeek]

I use freezer tape or golf grip tape, wrapped at least one full turn around the bottle with at least some overlap. The golf grip tape works better than the freezer tape because the freezer tape tends to slide on the bottle, regardless of whether the bottle is glass or plastic.

I use Sharpies, but all that I write is a 2-digit number on the label (which will become a 3-digit number sometime in the relatively near future. I'm up to 83 at present). Since the tape is wrapped all the way around each bottle, there's plenty of room to cross out the previous number and reuse many times before having to replace the tape.

On my computer, I've maintained a DIY mixing log for over 5 years which contains all of the details for each number.

I like the idea of using the same label several times (getting old labels off is a drag unless you do a small fold-under at the end of the tape, but that can catch on things). I do caution whether such anonymous labels are safe in any location where strangers (or children) might be present. I like to put a poison symbol and some content and strength info on the bottles. (For some folks, this might be the same for all juices with just the flavoring being different.) If you keep all your bottles in a single box, a single label on the box might be sufficient.

I also like the idea of keeping a record. My juice record spreadsheet keeps track of strength, volume, and date used, which helps me keep track of my juice and nicotine daily consumption.

 

[DaveP]

I have a Brother QL-700 printer that does large and small labels, but the little Brother label maker fits into my DIY basket better, so it gets more use. The cool part about the bigger QL-700 USB printer is that it interfaces with a laptop and comes with a label creator application that lets you create and save labels for repeated printing. The software and the printer also does monochrome graphics if you are into that.

 

[DancingHeretik]

I use a Brother™ P-Touch 9500PC:

It can use tapes in many colors from 1/2 to 1-1/2 inch wide:

Various vape-bottle labels:

I have a Brother printer that does large and small labels, but the little Brother label maker fits into my DIY basket better, so it gets more use. The cool part about the bigger QL-700 USB printer is that it interfaces with a laptop and you can create and save labels for repeated printing. It also does monochrome graphics if you are into that.

Beautiful! I've been wanting something like that for a long time. The QL-700 isn't quite so expensive. It's almost affordable. But, it may just stay on my Amazon Wish List indefinitely. Unless, of course, someone wants to donate one to the cause. I want professional looking labels so I don't ever get hassled by anyone who wants to know what's really in those bottles. Besides, it's pretty!

I use freezer tape or golf grip tape, wrapped at least one full turn around the bottle with at least some overlap. The golf grip tape works better than the freezer tape because the freezer tape tends to slide on the bottle, regardless of whether the bottle is glass or plastic.

I use Sharpies, but all that I write is a 2-digit number on the label (which will become a 3-digit number sometime in the relatively near future. I'm up to 83 at present). Since the tape is wrapped all the way around each bottle, there's plenty of room to cross out the previous number and reuse many times before having to replace the tape.

On my computer, I've maintained a DIY mixing log for over 5 years which contains all of the details for each number.

I can see using a numbering system for testing purposes. But, it would drive me crazy for my regularly used e-liquids.

Yet, it sure would make it easier to keep better track of more details. Hmmm.

 

[DaveP]

Beautiful! I've been wanting something like that for a long time. The QL-700 isn't quite so expensive. It's almost affordable. But, it may just stay on my Amazon Wish List indefinitely. Unless, of course, someone wants to donate one to the cause. I want professional looking labels so I don't ever get hassled by anyone who wants to know what's really in those bottles. Besides, it's pretty!

The QL-700 is an affordable printer that uses various label sizes and types. It cuts the label and spits it out quickly. It's B&W only, but great for bottle labels and many other label applications.

The PTouch 9500 is really nice with the color options, but $700 is a little much for DIY vape labels unless you sell juice and make a profit. The Brother QL-700 for $90 makes more sense for my use.

My Canon MX922 inkjet printer does nice color labels if I want them.

 

[pwmeek]

The main difference between the 9500PC and the QL-700 is that the former uses TZ-series laminated plastic labels while the latter uses DK series paper labels (either continuous cut-to-length, or strips of individual die-cut labels). The TZ labels print and then laminate a clear cover over the printing; it makes for fairly durable labels even when e-juice gets on them. Of course, a cover of clear packing tape over the paper labels would give about the same protection for a lot less money.

There are also a bunch of different kinds of TZ tape - clear, colors, stripes, laundry, security, weather-resistant, mirror, etc., so you are getting quite a bit of versatility for the extra bux. One that I like is white ink on clear tape applied to black devices. It makes for a fairly classy looking label; ditto for black ink on clear tape applied to white or light gray devices.

 

[englishmick]

I use Avery return address labels for juice bottles. Avery comes off without leaving any residue. Actually they hardly stick to glass at all so I put Scotch tape over them. The return address labels are narrow enough to be covered by a single strip of tape. After some trial and error I figured out that the version called Invisible tape comes off easy without leaving glue on the glass.

I use a regular Sharpie. There's not much room on those small labels so I use shorthand, and just write the name of the juice or enough of the name so I know what it is. Don't have a large number anyway. All of them are the same VG/PG and nic so that doesn't have to go on the label. Doesn't look that classy but it's good enough for me.

Sometimes I put a second label on large bottles with a mixing date.

Eventually juice drips get under the tape and the labels start to look grungy, but they last for months so it's not a big deal.

I used to put labels on tanks showing the flavor they contained. In the end I gave up on that and use a table on the computer to keep track. With just 8 tanks it doesn't take much technology.

 

[DavidOck]

I used to put labels on tanks showing the flavor they contained. In the end I gave up on that and use a table on the computer to keep track. With just 8 tanks it doesn't take much technology.

I typically have a dozen going, and my hi-tech for that is a 3x5 card listing the tanks in ink and the contents in pencil, for easily changing my data base

 

[Iffy]

Just have no need fer puttin' any dates on my ejuice bottles!!! I don't steep nuttin'...

Must say though, pwmeek, dose are sum fine lookin' labels!

 

[Diver9543]

Wow! So many great ideas for making labels. I will have to try some of the other label ideas. I can already tell my use of clear packing tape isn't going to work out as well as I had at first thought. The ink is rubbing off. Thanks, everyone for the great ideas.

 

[Belhade]

Two layers of scotch tape. Sharpie on the first layer, covered by the second. Neither layer wraps around; they've been on there for months.

I was going to label the unflavored, but really, these are the only two bottles I ever usr.

 

[DavidOck]

Good to "see" you, @Belhade !

 

[Frenchfry1942]

Yes, so many. I have a handheld B-P-Touch that I list the recipe number with nic% and then the name. I use a spreadsheet for the rest. Everything is all on one line. I don't see it dying for a bunch of years so I have no real call to think fancier.

That B-P-Touch PC9500 has a pretty scary instruction booklet just to the left.

 

[DancingHeretik]

The QL-700 is an affordable printer that uses various label sizes and types. It cuts the label and spits it out quickly. It's B&W only, but great for bottle labels and many other label applications.

The PTouch 9500 is really nice with the color options, but $700 is a little much for DIY vape labels unless you sell juice and make a profit. The Brother QL-700 for $90 makes more sense for my use.

My Canon MX922 inkjet printer does nice color labels if I want them.

I've had the QL-700 on my wish list for a while. I may get it eventually. But, like you said a printer will work too. Then just add some clear tape.

One that I like is white ink on clear tape applied to black devices. It makes for a fairly classy looking label; ditto for black ink on clear tape applied to white or light gray devices.

Oooh, sounds really nice!

I use Avery return address labels for juice bottles. Avery comes off without leaving any residue. Actually they hardly stick to glass at all so I put Scotch tape over them. The return address labels are narrow enough to be covered by a single strip of tape. After some trial and error I figured out that the version called Invisible tape comes off easy without leaving glue on the glass.

Invisible tape, good to know.

I typically have a dozen going, and my hi-tech for that is a 3x5 card listing the tanks in ink and the contents in pencil, for easily changing my data base

Simple and direct.

Just have no need fer puttin' any dates on my ejuice bottles!!! I don't steep nuttin'...

Must say though, pwmeek, dose are sum fine lookin' labels! View attachment 754329

Hi, Iffy! Nice to see you!

 

[DaveP]

I use Avery return address labels for juice bottles. Avery comes off without leaving any residue. Actually they hardly stick to glass at all so I put Scotch tape over them. The return address labels are narrow enough to be covered by a single strip of tape. After some trial and error I figured out that the version called Invisible tape comes off easy without leaving glue on the glass.

I had the same problem. Wipe the bottle with Windex and wipe dry with a paper towel and they stick fine and stay on. Skin oil from handling the bottle is probably the culprit.

 

[DancingHeretik]

I've gotten so lazy about it. I started out wanting professional looking labels. And, I still do want nice looking labels. But, I got frustrated and lazy.

I do have a little label maker that prints out a thin strip. But, they do require tape to hold them on glass. And, they're still kind of ugly. Masking tape is even uglier.

Masking tape is fine for testers. But, I think it's time to find something more tolerable to look at for the rest.

Maybe I should take some clean, empty bottles to an office supply store to test out different sizes of Avery labels.

 

[Bea-FL]

Lots of great suggestions. May need to look into that label maker…the cheaper one.

Ever since I have been making my own juice I have used different types of labels to mark my bottles. I started using the sticky address labels. I found out they are a bummer to get off the bottles. Then I found a package of the labels that were for use on the 3-inch disc. They were great as they came off really easy. I ran out of them and went on a search for something similar. I spent yesterday in an Office Depot and struck out. I came home and fixed a cup of coffee and started thinking. Bingo! Two-inch clear packing tape. I can take it off easy enough or if I am lazy I can use some isopropyl alcohol to clean off the tape. I use a fine point Sharpie to mark the juice with date brewed, nic strength, the percentage of the mixture, and flavor of the juice. What do the rest of you use to mark your juice bottles?

I'm probably being a smartass by saying this but I don't need labels. I only vape one juice always the same nic strength

Yep, painter's tape. Fine point sharpie.

Love painter's tape for lots of things.

Just have no need fer puttin' any dates on my ejuice bottles!!! I don't steep nuttin'...

Same here!

 

[DaveP]

Lots of great suggestions. May need to look into that label maker…the cheaper one.

I usually end up printing labels with the hand held Brother labeler lately just because it's in my DIY box and it's quick and easy. If I change the flavor next time I peel it off and print one for the new flavor.

The Brother QL-700 with 1" Avery address labels (or larger) gives you more space for information and a B&W graphic if you want it. It also uses larger labels and that's a plus if you like to go into detail on the label. You can save labels and re-print them easily. With the handheld Brother printer you have to type the info each time.

I'm talking myself back into using the QL-700 as I list the benefits! It only takes a minute to plug the QL-700 into my laptop and I'm in business. Having pre-saved labels for all your repeat DIY mixes is worth it. Point, click, edit the date, and click print and the label pops out in a couple of seconds.

 

[Bea-FL]

@DancingHeretik take a look at this comparison between label makers.

Dymo vs Brother Label Printer Review - Label King

 

[DancingHeretik]

I'm talking myself back into using the QL-700 as I list the benefits! It only takes a minute to plug the QL-700 into my laptop and I'm in business. Having pre-saved labels for all your repeat DIY mixes is worth it. Point, click, and edit the date and click print and the label pops out in a couple of seconds.

I wonder if it's Linux compatible.