I just finished bottling my first batch of wine and tomorrow plan to put
labels on my bottles. I have produced a label from my computer that I like,
but I am not sure if one type of glue is better than others for adhering to
the glass and then removal when bottles are reused. Any suggestions?

Just a plain old glue stick

Ed

"Pleasantly Surprized" > wrote in message
...
> I just finished bottling my first batch of wine and tomorrow plan to
put
> labels on my bottles. I have produced a label from my computer that I
like,
> but I am not sure if one type of glue is better than others for adhering
to
> the glass and then removal when bottles are reused. Any suggestions?
>
>

I use glue stick for my more exotic fantasies

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"Pleasantly Surprized" > wrote in message
...
> I just finished bottling my first batch of wine and tomorrow plan to
put
> labels on my bottles. I have produced a label from my computer that I
like,
> but I am not sure if one type of glue is better than others for adhering
to
> the glass and then removal when bottles are reused. Any suggestions?
>
>

I use Avery labels, they come right off. Others use 'glue sticks' and
seem satisfied with that.
Regards,
Joe

"Pleasantly Surprized" > wrote in message >...
> I just finished bottling my first batch of wine and tomorrow plan to put
> labels on my bottles. I have produced a label from my computer that I like,
> but I am not sure if one type of glue is better than others for adhering to
> the glass and then removal when bottles are reused. Any suggestions?

I use MILK, yep milk, it holds label fine and easy to remove.
also... if you spray your label with clear spray it won't run when wet.

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"Pleasantly Surprized" > wrote in message
...
> I just finished bottling my first batch of wine and tomorrow plan to
put
> labels on my bottles. I have produced a label from my computer that I
like,
> but I am not sure if one type of glue is better than others for adhering
to
> the glass and then removal when bottles are reused. Any suggestions?
>
>

In article >,
"Pleasantly Surprized" > wrote:

> I just finished bottling my first batch of wine and tomorrow plan to put
> labels on my bottles. I have produced a label from my computer that I like,
> but I am not sure if one type of glue is better than others for adhering to
> the glass and then removal when bottles are reused. Any suggestions?
>
>

I print on a color laser printer with plain paper and stick my labels on
using an Elmer's glue stick. This works great and the labels come right
off in water for reuse.

--
Greg Cook
http://homepage.mac.com/gregcook/Wine

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In article >,
(Joe Sallustio) wrote:

> I use Avery labels, they come right off. Others use 'glue sticks' and
> seem satisfied with that.
> Regards,
> Joe

Joe, do they really come right off? Every avery label I have tried takes
a bloody jack hammer to get off. Have you left your labels on for more
than a day?

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Greg Cook
http://homepage.mac.com/gregcook/Wine

(remove spamblocker from my email address)

just looking at your website tonight greg...
you have awesome labels!
very awesome!
love that laser printer...I don't have one...

Rick




"Greg Cook" > wrote in message
...
> In article >,
> "Pleasantly Surprized" > wrote:
>
> > I just finished bottling my first batch of wine and tomorrow plan to
put
> > labels on my bottles. I have produced a label from my computer that I
like,
> > but I am not sure if one type of glue is better than others for adhering
to
> > the glass and then removal when bottles are reused. Any suggestions?
> >
> >
>
> I print on a color laser printer with plain paper and stick my labels on
> using an Elmer's glue stick. This works great and the labels come right
> off in water for reuse.
>
> --
> Greg Cook
> http://homepage.mac.com/gregcook/Wine
>
> (remove spamblocker from my email address)

I also use milk. However, I find it works even better to add a couple
of tablespoons of packaging glue(white) to a cup or so of milk. The
labels come of easy in a soak but will adhere for long lengths of
time. Better than milk alone.
Tim
> I use MILK, yep milk, it holds label fine and easy to remove.
> also... if you spray your label with clear spray it won't run when wet.
>
> --
>
> Home of the
> MOON RIVER BREWERY
> &
> DELANCO VINEYARDS
>
>
> "Pleasantly Surprized" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I just finished bottling my first batch of wine and tomorrow plan to
> put
> > labels on my bottles. I have produced a label from my computer that I
> like,
> > but I am not sure if one type of glue is better than others for adhering
> to
> > the glass and then removal when bottles are reused. Any suggestions?
> >
> >

In article >,
"Rick Vanderwal" > wrote:

> just looking at your website tonight greg...
> you have awesome labels!
> very awesome!
> love that laser printer...I don't have one...
>
> Rick

Thanks Rick. I'm pretty proud of my labels. I have a few more that I
just did that I also like. I should have them on my web page some time
soon.

You can use any kind of printer -- if you use an ink jet printer, you
can seal your labels with that spray acrylic sealer you can find in art
stores. That will keep the ink from running. Or, if you take your labels
to Kinkos or someplace, you can use a color copier.

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Greg Cook
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Greg,
I have a jack hammer, so it's not a problem... Just kidding. No, 5
minutes in hor water and an old credit card to scrape with and they
come right off.

I had one batch that were too sticky, but I bet we have gone through
10 boxes of 600 labels and we only had one batch that was a little
extra work. They came off too, but needed more time in the water.

The oldest one I have left is from 96; we will have the jack hammer
ready just in case...
)

Regards,
Joe


> Joe, do they really come right off? Every avery label I have tried takes
> a bloody jack hammer to get off. Have you left your labels on for more
> than a day?

Greg,
I have an Epson C80; the ink is waterproof. If you use inkjet labels
they come out very sharp. (I still use laser jet labels, they are
good enough for what we do and are half the price...)

Your labels are VERY sharp by the way; nice work.
Regards,
Joe

Greg Cook > wrote in message >...
> In article >,
> "Rick Vanderwal" > wrote:
>
> > just looking at your website tonight greg...
> > you have awesome labels!
> > very awesome!
> > love that laser printer...I don't have one...
> >
> > Rick
>
> Thanks Rick. I'm pretty proud of my labels. I have a few more that I
> just did that I also like. I should have them on my web page some time
> soon.
>
> You can use any kind of printer -- if you use an ink jet printer, you
> can seal your labels with that spray acrylic sealer you can find in art
> stores. That will keep the ink from running. Or, if you take your labels
> to Kinkos or someplace, you can use a color copier.

"Greg Cook" > wrote :

> > I use Avery labels, they come right off. Others use 'glue sticks' and
> > seem satisfied with that.
> > Regards,
> > Joe
>
> Joe, do they really come right off? Every avery label I have tried takes
> a bloody jack hammer to get off. Have you left your labels on for more
> than a day?

Greg, there are two types of avery labels. "Permanent" and "Removable". The
permanent are very difficult to remove (unless they are stored at 90ºF+
temperatures, in which case they peel off like bar). The "Removable" are the
opposite.

I just use a clear glue stick, but make sure that it is washable. Goes on
easy and the labels soak off easy in water.

> > Thanks Rick. I'm pretty proud of my labels. I have a few more that I
> > just did that I also like. I should have them on my web page some time
> > soon.

What software are you using to design you labels? You are quite
artistic, I am impressed.

As several others have already said, a plain old glue stick is the best
thing - it sticks well and because it's water-based the old labels will
easily come off with just minimum soaking.

I've also used Avery type labels in the past and though these are convenient
and excellent stickers they can be difficult to remove due to their oil
based glue.


"Pleasantly Surprized" > wrote in message
...
> I just finished bottling my first batch of wine and tomorrow plan to
put
> labels on my bottles. I have produced a label from my computer that I
like,
> but I am not sure if one type of glue is better than others for adhering
to
> the glass and then removal when bottles are reused. Any suggestions?
>
>


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On 10/27/03 7:32 PM, in article
, "Lazy Hill Wineries"
> wrote:

>>> Thanks Rick. I'm pretty proud of my labels. I have a few more that I
>>> just did that I also like. I should have them on my web page some time
>>> soon.
>
> What software are you using to design you labels? You are quite
> artistic, I am impressed.

Thanks. I have used a variety of programs -- Canvas or Photoshop works well.
I have also used Adobe Pagemaker to set up my labels. Now, for my most
recent labels (which are all on my web page) I actually use Apple's
presentation software Keynote on a Mac (a powerpoint competitor) to set up
my labels. Compositing the graphics in different layers and transparencies
is very easy. But you can simply use Word or something to make a decent
label. Most of the art I find on the web. I try not to use copyrighted
material, but if I find art I like, I ask permission the artist if I can use
the art for my personal, non-commercial labels.

--
Greg Cook
http://homepage.mac.com/gregcook/Wine

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WorldsWorst wrote:

> I've also used Avery type labels in the past and though these are convenient
> and excellent stickers they can be difficult to remove due to their oil
> based glue.

I think there are two types of avery labels, the permanent and removable
types.

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