Candle guy Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Hey everyone, I have a ink jet printer and a program to where I can design my own labels. I have been researching Avery to find the right label for my clam shells. Every time that I call or speak to someone from there, they seem to have no clue on which labels will work for me. I also browsed online but they have millions of them. I have 6 clam shell cavities with roughly 2" and 5/8 width and 3" and a half length. Does anyone have suggestions on where I can buy labels for these clam shells or where to find them? I will print them myself. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 The Avery Name Badge fit perfectly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbaranj Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 I use Avery 6572 which is 2 x 2 5/8. It doesn't cover the entire front of the clamshell, but I like being able to see a bit of the color of my melts (I dye my wax) on the front of the clamshell.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle guy Posted January 27, 2016 Author Share Posted January 27, 2016 You guys are awesome!!! Thanks a million! On my way to Walmart to pick them up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Online labels also has a 2 X 3 that fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belinda Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I use the 2 1/2 inch circle from brown kraft labels or online labels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 These fit perfect! http://www.onlinelabels.com/OL5030.htm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle guy Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 Awesome and thanks for the suggestions. I bought labels from Avery yesterday and I always have alignment issues with their program. I am going to give online labels a try now. Thanks everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Try downloading Avery's templates or using the free Avery software that you can either download or use online. Usually Avery have way less alignment issues than others I've tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle guy Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 Kandlekrazy,I have used Avery's software and it always messes my labels up. I will print to edge and then it's great for 1 label but then it gradually runs off the page. I have been using it 4ever but it never seems to work 100%. I have black borders on my labels so when I print, it leaves the border but with white from the labels on the edge of it. I use a design program separate from Avery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle guy Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 I also have used 3 different printers. I also bought a brand new printer and it does the same thing on all of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I really hate alignment issues and I've had them since starting to print my own labels. Doesn't matter which printer brand, they've all screwed up labels. Makes me crazy. So I settle for a full page and cut them myself, and I only do squares and rectangles. (labels for my wholesale client are professionally done) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbaranj Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Candle Guy, you might want to take a look at www.labelsbythesheet.com if you are still experimenting with label sizes.Ordering one sheet each of multiple sizes would be cost effective until you find the one that works best for you.Just a suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle guy Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 Old Glory,That is a great idea! I ordered from online labels and I will try them out. If I am unsuccessful with the alignment, I think that trying your method may work better. Barbaranj I will take a look at this website and thank you. Wicking candles and labeling have been the toughest thing for me, who knew? Hahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Candle Guy if you ordered the ones I use, just hold the label at the bottom corners and align with the bottom corners of your clamshells and it goes on straight every time, easy peasy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 I use the same ones Chris does and they fit perfect and are so easy to align on the clam- are you talking about getting your design aligned on the label and printed correctly?Online labels has a program you can design right off and they should print perfectly - you pick the label size and design your label and when you go to print it will take you through the settings to use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle guy Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 Moonshine and Chris,I have the 6 cavity clamshell not the 8 yet. I wouldn't think that label will fit. Where do you guys order your 8 clamshells from? I get my 6 from Peak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Good luck, alignment issues are the worst. I use Avery for my round caution labels and never have a problem. I use an old version of Print Shop, I think its 22 for my color labels that go on top of melts or on candles.I had alot of problems with labelsbythesheet's templates but maybe it's a template/software/printer compatibility issue? Now I have ordered labels from them many times, just don't use their template anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle guy Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 Kandlekrazy,Yes its definitely an alignment issue in regards to printing off Avery. Online labels gave me a 3 month label program to use. As soon as I get my labels in the mail I will use it. I am not sure how it will workout. I will keep everyone updated on our results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 I use the 6 cavity as well and get mine from TCSThey fit perfectly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 There is 8 to a sheet but that has nothing to do with the sizing of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle guy Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 Moonshine,Who are TCS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Candle guy Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 Thanks Moonshine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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