kdes7 Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Which type of labeling paper is the most professional looking for jar candles and product packaging? Waterproof? Thickness? I am so bad at this. Thanks for any help! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 On jars the thinner works best and really no reason for waterproof unless you're also making bath products. If you go to labelsbythesheet.com you can choose from a huge variety and buy a small quantity at a time until you decide if you want white, clear, kraft, black, or whatever shape in a label. For clamshells I use Name Badge labels, Avery are expensive but you can find them also online fairly cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleRush Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Good to know! I went to their website but could not see my labels with my art work. Did I miss something? I’m hesitant to order without seeing the finished product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 This depends so much on your branding. PF candles and many others use kraft paper type. https://pfcandleco.com/ while other national brands simply use gloss paper or clear if their budget is bigger. If the candle will not be in the shower, waterproof if not necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 For my candles I use photo gloss white labels because I put photos on my labels so the color is clear and true. What I also like about them is that they have a resistance to moisture, not waterproof, but water resistant. I get them from labelsbythesheet.com I also use kraft labels for my beer soap to make them look more country and rustic. Really, the label you want depends on what you will use it for, what look you are going for, etc. If you are printing your own labels like I do the type of paper will also play a role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightLight Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Labels serve a couple purposes. Identification - candle, type, weight, scent Branding - Name of Company and design. Think of the labels as the personality identifier. I would use a paper label for a candle, the plastic type for bath and body might not work with glass and heat. Gloss or matte or kraft doesn’t really matter as long as you get a label that sticks. Trust me you do have to test this as not all labels are created the same with adhesives. I would recommend proprinting or laser printing. Inkjet is water soluble so damp hands could mess up the label. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quentin Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 On 7/4/2019 at 9:07 AM, kdes7 said: Which type of labeling paper is the most professional looking for jar candles and product packaging? Waterproof? Thickness? I am so bad at this. Thanks for any help! My general approach is to buy glossy whenever it's available in the style I want. Nice and shiny. Exudes quality. Now if you need a "rustic" look, there are plenty of choices. Kraft paper and many others are available for the rustic candle maker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quentin Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 On 7/4/2019 at 4:37 PM, NightLight said: Inkjet is water soluble so damp hands could mess up the label. In general I agree, but I get good results with inkjet and high gloss paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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