southernscents Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 I am looking into adding b/b to my candle line. I know that there is probably a thread here somewhere one this, but when I do searches I come up with nothing. I want to know what type of ink I have to use and what type of label that won't mess up in water.I have an inkjet printer and currently print my own labels and would like to do that for the b/b also. Any help is greatly appreciated.TIA...Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 I spray my regular labels with a polyurethane spray. Haven't had any ink running disasters yet! I know lots of folks don't like to bother with spraying them, and use water-proof labels, but this works great for me. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeana Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Depending on how many labels you are making you can run a candle over them, the wax seals the ink. It is a quick, and no mess trick. I have used this on my sugar scrubs and those labels are lasting longer than the labels on the products I have bought at the store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockmonkey Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 I buy waterproof labels from rippedsheets.com or onlinelabels.com for my b&b stuff.For things that I don't sell to customers, such as essential oils, I simply placed a regular avery mailing label on the glass bottle and covered it with clear packing tape to prevent ink from smearing. That has worked perfectly. I've seen that others use this on the products they sell. If you've got a steady hand and don't mind doing twice the work, that could be an option for you.Just make sure you buy waterproof inkjet labels. You can even ask them to send you a free sheet for you to try before you buy so you can see for yourself how well they will work with your products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 The so called water proof ink jet lables don't work with all ink jet inks. I use water proof vinyl labels and a HP printer. The ink will hold up to dry rubbing after 24hrs worth of curing. They will hold up to a slight mist of water but the ink WILL NOT hold up to porlonged use in the shower.So far my test resulst with Water Proof Vinyl Labels for Ink Jet PrintersVery expensive compared to other lablesVery bright white with a matte finishMust cure ink (ink is dry when printed) but must cure to be durableInk is very vivid on these labels but fades slightly over timeAdhesive is very strong and does not wrinkle on squeeze bottlesAdhesive holds up great to prolonged use in showerMy next test will be with the Epson Stylus Printer with Dura Brite Water Proof Ink. I have the printer but not yet installed. When I get a chance I will post results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernscents Posted September 12, 2005 Author Share Posted September 12, 2005 I already have some clear packing tape. Will try that.Where do you get the polyurethane spray? (not sure how to spell) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 I already have some clear packing tape. Will try that.Where do you get the polyurethane spray? (not sure how to spell)[/quote]My Walmart carries it. If yours doesn't, try Lowe's, Home Depot, or any of those type stores! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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