Printing Beer Can Labels

[Coalface]

Is any one printing their own beer labels for cans? If so, I'd love to know which stickers you're buying for this and any advice.

Cheers in advance!

 

[Drubbing]

When i did labels, I bought fabric ones and created designs in publisher. Paper labels never worked, they either went damp when put in the fridge, and they're are a bugger to get off for next bottling.

 

[Coalface]

I was thinking to try the glossy sticker labels... 200 x 60mm Rectangle, Avery® Blank Labels 200x60-R | Avery Australia

 

[Maves]

I was thinking to try the glossy sticker labels... 200 x 60mm Rectangle, Avery® Blank Labels 200x60-R | Avery Australia

I have been happy using Avery sticky, peel-off labels in the J8157 template, printed on a colour laser printer. The only problem is removing the label, especially on PET bottles. They don't soak off successfully in Oxyclean or PBW (not in a 2 hour soak, maybe overnight is needed). Hot water softens the glue but scraping or scratching the label spreads the gooey balls around. I need something to dissolve the glue. Eucalyptus antiseptic solution seems to work but is not viable.

 

[DJ_L3ThAL]

I have been happy using Avery sticky, peel-off labels in the J8157 template, printed on a colour laser printer. The only problem is removing the label, especially on PET bottles. They don't soak off successfully in Oxyclean or PBW (not in a 2 hour soak, maybe overnight is needed). Hot water softens the glue but scraping or scratching the label spreads the gooey balls around. I need something to dissolve the glue. Eucalyptus antiseptic solution seems to work but is not viable.

How do they go in an esky getting wet etc? I have used many Avery labels but the inkjet ones typically break down very easily when wet from condensation etc. Laser heavy duty ones are amazing but exxy....

 

[Ballaratguy]

I use a brother thermal label printer. The labels aren’t all that big but they peel off easily with no residue. (Also prints the labels in seconds)
Costs about 10 cents per label

 

[Mooroolbark_Mick]

I use Avery J8165 labels on glass bottles. They come off easily when soaked in hot water. To remove labels from old acquired commercial bottles (eg Grolsch) I’ll soak in Turpentine and then wash and sterilise. Works a treat