jenscandles Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 I picked up a clear gloss label sample from onlinelabels.com not long ago for the one item that clear labels would be the best choice. My question is what is the best way to remove them from the sheet without leaving your fingerprints under the corner of the label? I've had to fight with a couple of these, just trying to get them off the page!What do you guys do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beechcreekcandles Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Maybe using surgical gloves? I know it may be a pain, but at least the fingerprints wouldn't show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 I use my fingers. They don't show on mine after I get them on the jar and smoothed out. I just pick them up at 1 corner and then hold them at both corners with fingers to put them on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brudil18 Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 I experimented with this before. Wrap your finger tips with scotch tape. No fingerprints that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 I do what grama does. Peel it off from a corner and place it on my jar. No fingerprints that way. I can't imagine trying to peel off a label with my fingers taped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenscandles Posted February 16, 2010 Author Share Posted February 16, 2010 I do what grama does. Peel it off from a corner and place it on my jar. No fingerprints that way. I can't imagine trying to peel off a label with my fingers taped.That's what I was trying to do and ended up with a big nasty fingerprint in the corner. I will try it again tonight, and keep the other ideas in mind just in case.Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugtussle Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Just make sure your fingers are very clean and dry! Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenscandles Posted February 16, 2010 Author Share Posted February 16, 2010 Just make sure your fingers are very clean and dry! CaroleOooooh......you know, I am putting lotion on all the time. I did not think about that maybe it could come off on a label. I will test that tonight as well. Thanks for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsbennis Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 I do the same as Grama...never had an issue with fingerprints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlover Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Same here. I use them for all my candles, and I just wash and dry my hands really well before I start sticking. Doesn't help much with occasional bubbles, but no fingerprints! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brudil18 Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Let me restate that. I tape the index finger... not all my fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnt_fingers Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Try using an exacto knife. Slip the blade just slightly under the edge of the lablel and pinch with your finger on the opposite side and peel off. Continue holding the label in this manner and transfer the label to your container. Begin the transfer with the label end that is suspended and work your way towards the label end which you are holding with the blade and your finger. I hope this makes sense. Not so easy having to put this into words. This is what I do when placing labels and decals on models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenscandles Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 Try using an exacto knife. Slip the blade just slightly under the edge of the lablel and pinch with your finger on the opposite side and peel off. Continue holding the label in this manner and transfer the label to your container. Begin the transfer with the label end that is suspended and work your way towards the label end which you are holding with the blade and your finger. I hope this makes sense. Not so easy having to put this into words. This is what I do when placing labels and decals on models.Makes perfect sense, thank you very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoalaGirl Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Jen, I know what you mean about the smudgy bit showing on the label where you tried to peel the label from the sheet. Even the tiniest bit of contact with fingers will leave a mark that bugs me.Here's what I do now: Slightly bend {not crease} the edge of the label you want to remove and use your thumbnail to 'flick' the edge of the label up and away from the sheet slightly. You can do this without your finger skin coming into contact with sticky bit. I then use a pair of long, pointed tweezers {came from my first aid box I *think*} to grab the lifted bit of label and peel away. The label is easy to hold with the tweezers while you position it over where you want it to go.Any tweezers would work but the pointy ended ones, have less contact with the labels and therefore less chance of leaving a mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyme1911 Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 I use also use tweezers, for me they work very well. No more finger prints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavenScentU Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 I am careful about peeling them off the sheet, but it is the bubbles that I hate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlover Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I've eliminated most (not all) of my bubbles by just placing them VERY gently onto the jar, not pressing or rubbing, more like I let them land on the jar, if that makes sense. Then I just push the whole thing onto my leg (clothed, of course) with one motion, again no rubbing, and it sticks the whole label at once, with very minimal bubbles. Weird, I know, but it works for me! Mine are round, if that makes any difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyme1911 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I've eliminated most (not all) of my bubbles by just placing them VERY gently onto the jar, not pressing or rubbing, more like I let them land on the jar, if that makes sense. Then I just push the whole thing onto my leg (clothed, of course) with one motion, again no rubbing, and it sticks the whole label at once, with very minimal bubbles. Weird, I know, but it works for me! Mine are round, if that makes any difference.LOL, we all have our own tricks. I have a bunch of those old fashioned (but new) white cloth dish towels they sell in bundles at wally world. They are cotton cloth, not terry, so no lint. They are great for wiping the smudges off jars, etc.Kyme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I use about the same technique as Catlover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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