bleeding labels

[becky0404]

I use clear labels for my candles and I'm having a problem with the colors bleeding or rubbing off if the label gets wet. Can I put something on them that sort of "waterproofs" them?

[Sherri in Canada]

Use either clear packing tape over them or spray with Krylon acrylic spray

[Stella1952]

Or print one label and put an unprinted one over the printed one for protection.

If you print with a color laser printer or color copier (toner type), the ink won't run 'cause it's baked on. It's expensive to do this, but it works...

Be sure you are using a label that is inkjet compatible, preferably with YOUR printer specifically, as ink types do vary in their resistance to water and bleeding, especially on clear media.

[candlebug]

Epson jet printers that use Durabrite ink do not bleed. I have had to soak labels off jars and scrub with a soap pad and the ink never runs. I never have to worry about runny ink You can get them around $90

[momtohaley2004]

Use either clear packing tape over them or spray with Krylon acrylic spray

I'm going to see if I can find the spray at Wal-mart. I originally asked where to find it not realizing that it should be at Wal-Mart or Lowe's. Thanks.

[momtohaley2004]

http://www.krylon.com/main/product_template.cfm?levelid=5&sub_levelid=8&productid=1819&content=product_details

I'm assuming this is what you are talking about?

[Stella1952]

Epson jet printers that use Durabrite ink do not bleed.

Thanks for the tip, candlebug! That's good to know!

[becky0404]

If you print with a color laser printer or color copier (toner type), the ink won't run 'cause it's baked on. It's expensive to do this, but it works...

Be sure you are using a label that is inkjet compatible, preferably with YOUR printer specifically, as ink types do vary in their resistance to water and bleeding, especially on clear media.

I use a laser printer, and it does bleed. However, I just noticed that the labels say "ink jet" on the front of them. That could be my problem, huh? :embarasse

Does spraying something (like in the link above) on them work? I might have to try that. I don't really want to put a label over another label...that's expensive.

[Stella1952]

Since laser printers use toner that imprints with heat (like copiers), I don't see how it could bleed unless wet with solvents or something, but do try using the correct labels for your printer... might make a difference!

I once used a different brand of transparencies for my printer and the printouts looked GREAT. I set them aside to dry and slowly but surely they bled and blurred up... I was SOOOO aggravated!

Spraying with Krylon works for lots of folks - it is a clear polyurethane coating - just a light spray should do it unless you have a really bad problem! A lot less expensive than double labeling... plus you can spray a whole sheet of printed labels at a time so less time futzing around trying to get the labels to exactly cover.

[becky0404]

once again, thank you stella:bow: .

[Lantern Light Mama]

Spray on acrylic...BRILLIANT!!!!!

[Stella1952]

Thanks to Sherri in Canada for sharing that idea!

[Lantern Light Mama]

I tried this today with acrylic topcote from FolkArt...it actually worked! I even ran it under the kitchen faucet! Wooo-hoooo! No more packing tape for me!

[gerrie]

I had to spray my labels before I got my laser printer. I did find that they can yellow with time from that spray, so don't print up more than you'll need for 6-12 months.