On Nov 16, 8:21*pm, Bruce > wrote:
> Pavel314 wrote:
> > On Nov 15, 9:01 am, "Shane" > wrote:
> >> Just wondering what people are using to stick homemade wine labels on
> >> bottles.
>
> >> Thanks
>
> > I use 3-1/3" X 4" pre-glued mailing labels from Avery or the Staples
> > equivalent.They're 6 to a sheet so I generally print several full
> > sheets at a time depending on how many bottles I have to label. I let
> > them dry overnight and then give them a light spray of clear acrylic
> > to make them waterproof. When that drys, they go on the bottles. When
> > the bottles are empty, I just soak them in warm soapy water and they
> > peel right off.
>
> > Paul
>
> Are the labels you buy the regular labels or "easy to remove" types? *I
> always figured that the normal labels would be difficult to remove.
> Also, when you say acrylic - is this something from a craft shop or a
> hardware store?
>
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I looked them up on the Avery site and they claim to be permanent
adhesive shipping lables. Of course, they may be very permanent when
stuck on a cardboard box or paper envelope but they do come off of
glass bottles without much trouble after a long soak in hot, soapy
water.

I get the acrylic spray at the hardware store; it comes in an aerosol
can. I've also used polyurethane spray. It's probably cheaper when you
buy it at the hardware as opposed to a crafts store.

Paul

Paul