deb426 Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Okay, I think I am the worst label applier in the world. Does anybody have any helpful tips on getting the #$%@ things centered and straight? Thanks,Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 What type label on what jar? I remember someone saying to put a label on the face of a round jar first put a rubber band around the jar. Stand the jar up and measure and move the rubber band until it is straight and then lay the jar on it's side an apply the label above the rubber band.If you have waterproof labels printed on a laserjet you can fill a spray bottle with dish soap/ water mixture and spray a bit on the jar. The label will slide around till you get it where you need it then use a credit card to smooth it down.Both seem like way to much trouble to me. I just eyeball them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsonswix Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Eyeball here too, however I do stick it on one edge of the label first and kind of roll it on and if it doesn't look like it's going to be straight, I can pull it off and start over. My labels don't stick till I smooth them on.Maybe you're eyeball challenged :rolleyes2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbv1 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 What type label on what jar? I remember someone saying to put a label on the face of a round jar first put a rubber band around the jar. Stand the jar up and measure and move the rubber band until it is straight and then lay the jar on it's side an apply the label above the rubber band.This rubber band tips sounds like a good one! I may just try this one myself!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockmonkey Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 One thing that can help is to use a box that is close in size to that of the container you're using, put the container in it and mark the side edges of the box with tape or a marker to designate where the top and bottom edges of the label should go. Then the container should be stationary and you will have a guide to show you about where the label should be placed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda (OH) Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Maybe you're eyeball challenged :rolleyes2 :laugh2: I eyeball mine too . . and YES, there are days I am "eyeball challenged". Or as I call it "cock-eyed" . . . On those days, I am going to try the rubber band method. Good tip ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brudil18 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Hi Deb,I try an explain what I do and hopefully it makes sense. I made a cardboard cut out that I measured to the center of my jars from the top and bottom so they are perfectly centered each time. I'm like you where I would get frustrated if I was just a little shaky with my hand and put a label on "a little off". Anyway, my cardboard cut out hole (the opening) was just a tad smaller than the size of my lablel. I covered the cardboard with wax paper so the label wouldn't stick directly to the cardboard. I put my label over the opening and hold the cut out up to my jar which perfectly centers them and press the label in the middle on to the jar. When I press in the middle the label just comes right off that little lip on the cut out on to the jar perfectly centered (top to bottom) everytime.Seem like a lot of work I know but the cardboard template makes me feel like I'm better at more centered, straight label applying. :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Hi Deb,I try an explain what I do and hopefully it makes sense. ... :smiley2:You explained it very well and that seems like a much easier solution! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deb426 Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 Thanks for the good ideas. I am glad to know I am not the only lopsided labeler. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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