On 2/8/2012 1:25 AM, NT wrote:
> On Feb 5, 4:36 am, Dave >
> wrote:
>> In >, Lyn Murray
>>
>> > wrote:
>>> I've been using standard Avery address labels for years - 2.5 inch by 1 inch
>>> and I put them on the jar itself. I use Word and Avery template # 5160.
>>
>>> To get them off - pour a little boiling water over them for 15-30 seconds
>>> and the labels peel right off with no residue. If they have been run
>>> through the dishwasher with the labels on, soak them in hot water, peel off
>>> what you can and remove the rest with a plastic scrubber.
>>
>> Lee Valley sells water soluble labels. Wash the jar and the label
>> dissolves.
>>
>> <http://www.leevalley.com/en/garden/page.aspx?p=52558&cat=2,2120,33279>
>
> Why would one need to buy labels, just print what you want on paper
> and stick it to the jar with wallpaper paste. Soak in cold water to
> remove.
>
>
> NT

I just write the processing date on the lid. If I can't tell what it is
by looking, it's too old. ;-)