Lorrie Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Is anyone using clear labels on their candles? If so how the heck do you get the air pockets out of them? I love the look of the clear labels but I hate the air pockets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 i have not used them...but have you thought of useing very lightly a heat gun..and then smoothing out?i just know that I have used heat guns on other sticky things to smooth out..give it a trial run...on one and see...let us know how it works...HTH some... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adillenal Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I use clear labels and don't have air bubbles. Maybe the thickness of the label makes a difference. Don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbrook Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I also use clear labels and never really had a problem with bubbles. My labels are not that big so occasionally when I do get one I am able to smooth it out to the edge of the label with my fingers and it is gone. Have you given that a try? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 The labels that I am using are 2 by 4 and a matte finish. I will give all your suggestions a try and see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbrook Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 It could be you would probably see the bubbles in matte finish more than the clear ones. I use the clear glossy and I do not notice bubbles so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyinME Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Are you putting the label on all at once? If so start at one end & smooth it out as you go. If you still get bubbles try to push it out to the end of the label. I stopped using these labels just for that problem, couldn't stand even one freakin little bubble:laugh2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 Are you putting the label on all at once? If so start at one end & smooth it out as you go. If you still get bubbles try to push it out to the end of the label. I stopped using these labels just for that problem, couldn't stand even one freakin little bubble:laugh2:I am starting at the middle and working my way out. Hmmm Hubby thinks I should use white labels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I also use clear labels and have no problems with bubbles. I get mine from labelsbythesheet. Maybe it is just your labels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 I also use clear labels and have no problems with bubbles. I get mine from labelsbythesheet. Maybe it is just your labels?I got my from Online Labels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlover Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Uh-oh, I just ordered two boxes of clear gloss labels from Online Labels....after deciding the matte finish wasn't the way to go on my jars. I'm also hoping that the bubbles won't show as much on the clear labels, but after reading this, hmmmm..... I have an inkjet printer, so I can't really rub the labels without smudging unless I put some kind of paper over them, and even then it can make a little mess. (I bought some clear acrylic sealant to spray on them before applying--haven't used it yet.)No one has a magic solution for bubble-free labels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsbennis Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I don't seem to have any issues with bubbles. I gently place it center first then rub out to each end. If you have an ink jet let them dry first or they will be a big mess. Also just a heads up be sure to spray them first then dry and apply. If not any moisture will make them smudge especially with a glossy surface. HTH :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantItgreen Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I don't seem to have any issues with bubbles. I gently place it center first then rub out to each end. If you have an ink jet let them dry first or they will be a big mess. Also just a heads up be sure to spray them first then dry and apply. If not any moisture will make them smudge especially with a glossy surface. HTH :smiley2:May I ask what are you spraying your inkjet labels with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sndfrddy Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I had poblems with the clear labels. First had matt and then swtched to gloss. Still a problem. If the bubbles weren't there right a way, they would be there in a week. I was using larger size label on tins. Finally gave up and switched from the clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debratant Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I know exactly what you mean lorrie. I'm having the same problem with the matte clear. I think it is the label. I don't like it...and heat gunning it doesn't help. I even cleaned with alcohol first before applying. Still looks like shit. I don't want white either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsbennis Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 May I ask what are you spraying your inkjet labels with?I was using Krylon Preserve It Spray...Im sure there are other brands as well. I would make up sheets of labels then take outside and spray them with a healthy coating of this stuff...but to me it was a real PITA to do and it stunk so I had to make sure it dissapated before I would apply to the jars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 I know exactly what you mean lorrie. I'm having the same problem with the matte clear. I think it is the label. I don't like it...and heat gunning it doesn't help. I even cleaned with alcohol first before applying. Still looks like shit. I don't want white either.I have had some good luck with applying labels while candles are still warm. Try that. I am currently looking for a different label that will work better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safetysue Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I don't know if this will work - I don't use clear labels. But try spraying the surface with a soap and water mixture like you would use to place decals. It allows you to slide the label in place and work out the bubbles. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 I don't know if this will work - I don't use clear labels. But try spraying the surface with a soap and water mixture like you would use to place decals. It allows you to slide the label in place and work out the bubbles. Just a thought.I tried that also and it didn't work for me:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcrafter Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Uh-oh, I just ordered two boxes of clear gloss labels from Online Labels....after deciding the matte finish wasn't the way to go on my jars. I'm also hoping that the bubbles won't show as much on the clear labels, but after reading this, hmmmm..... I have an inkjet printer, so I can't really rub the labels without smudging unless I put some kind of paper over them, and even then it can make a little mess. (I bought some clear acrylic sealant to spray on them before applying--haven't used it yet.)No one has a magic solution for bubble-free labels? I use the crystal clear labels from onlinelabels and use a laser printer. I've never had a bubble problem. I just go from the middle on out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlover Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 (edited) These are working pretty well for me now also. I spray them with the hellish-smelling acrylic sealer, but those suckers don't smudge at all after that. I've found what works, as noted above, is to start with the middle and just let them gently stick themselves onto the jar, not trying to rub them with my fingers....then (sounds strange) I just press the jar with the label onto my leg all at once. This works so much better than trying to rub out bubbles with my fingers; I have very few bubbles now. :smiley2: Edited January 4, 2010 by Catlover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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