Logo Thread

I think that is pretty cool. How do you get that on caps? Is it just a sticker?

smmcdermott said:

I think that is pretty cool. How do you get that on caps? Is it just a sticker?

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Thanks!

Just stickers originally but then I discovered this thread and tried the technique described there. It's way too much work to do on every single batch but I like to give brews away for birthdays, christmas, etc. so I'll take the time to do these transfers for special occasions.

-Tripod

I need to learn how to make this into an oval shape.

a lot of these logos are awesome! with the right branding campaign behind some of 'em i could see some of them becoming as big as some of the bigger ones we all talk about on this forum!

Correct me if I'm wrong but I feel like a brewery's success dependent on both the quality of the product and the advertising and marketing/branding campaign that they work on.

Here's my first label design: clicky

I still need to play with it a bit to figure out how to maintain as much quality as possible in a label-sized image.

NOTE: Image is PNSFW (Probably Not Safe For Work/Wife)

Brewpastor said:

I have had a number of them, so here is the latest:

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Here is a picture we took on a flight we did down to mexico. kinda went with your theme...

Tripod said:

Here is what I've been using...really simple, I know, but it looks GREAT on bottle caps.

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BTW, a sun dog is not a trendy golden retriever that wears sunglasses and a bandana...it's a celestial phenomenon that looks something like this:

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It happens when ice crystals in the atmosphere break the sunlight into a rainbow/halo...

-Tripod

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Big fan of this one! It must look great on bottles - are you thinking of going with different color schemes for different brews?

I know that I am not the most computer savvy guy on the planet and I also know that because I am not yet a paid member I can't add a photo directly. But how in the hell do I attach a link from Flickr or Photobucket, etc????? I finally finished my logo and it rocks and I want to share it!!!

Jason_Merritt said:

I know that I am not the most computer savvy guy on the planet and I also know that because I am not yet a paid member I can't add a photo directly. But how in the hell do I attach a link from Flickr or Photobucket, etc????? I finally finished my logo and it rocks and I want to share it!!!

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You can do a couple things. Up top you should see the www.flicr/whatever .com just high light and right click, copy.. then when here right click paste. OR right click on the image, select properties,highlight address (url), right click copy, then when here right click paste.

w/ photobucket it will give you a few links you can choose. select the one with

Ok, let's try this...My brewery is called Wild Ginger Brewing. It's the street I live on but I thought it sounded cool too. I came up with an idea for this logo after xjncoguyx made one that I really liked. I took the ideas that I had and gave them to my brother, a graphic designer, and told him to go for it. He made a label for all of "my" brews. They are all basically the same except with a different color for each different brew. Would love to hear some feedback on this!

And Coy, thanks for helping a computer idiot! ha



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Jason_Merritt said:

Ok, let's try this...My brewery is called Wild Ginger Brewing. It's the street I live on but I thought it sounded cool too. I came up with an idea for this logo after xjncoguyx made one that I really liked. I took the ideas that I had and gave them to my brother, a graphic designer, and told him to go for it. He made a label for all of "my" brews. They are all basically the same except with a different color for each different brew. Would love to hear some feedback on this!

And Coy, thanks for helping a computer idiot! ha



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Don't mind helping out..
I like the label.

Thanks. Can't wait to become a paid member, so I can use it as my avatar too!

Man, you guys have some really nice logos.

I need to get working on a logo for Broken Lung Brewery,

I keep going back and forth between about...10 different ideas.

I've been goofing with this all afternoon...

Going for a Clerks theme - hope I don't get Kevin Smith or Miramx on my tail...

ptakers said:

I've been goofing with this all afternoon...

Going for a Clerks theme - hope I don't get Kevin Smith or Miramx on my tail...

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I'd say you nailed it. All you need is a sign that says "I assure you, we're open"

ptakers said:

I've been goofing with this all afternoon...

Going for a Clerks theme - hope I don't get Kevin Smith or Miramx on my tail...

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That is pretty sweet, clever idea!

Hah, my love for that is like a truck!

ptakers, where in Burke are you? I used to live in Springfield, and played soccer out at Rolling Valley (followed by pints at Glory Days!)

Thanks for the feedback, everyone!

@ubermick - I live off of Burke Lake Road near the intersection off Burke Center Parkway. Glory Days is a frequent stop, my friend!

"My love for you is like a train. Berserker! Would you like to mash some grain? Berserker!"
"My love for you is like a beast. Berserker! Do you want to pitch some yeast? Berserker!"

throwbookatface said:

Big fan of this one! It must look great on bottles - are you thinking of going with different color schemes for different brews?

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Thanks Throwbook!

I'm not fully decided on the actual labels but I've been toying with the idea of having a background that would use different color schemes for different brew styles and then using the logo as-is in the design somehow. Since it looks so good on the caps I think I can keep it simple and small but then use it on a more creative label that reflects the style...sort of like "stamping" the logo onto every different design.

-Tripod

Updated the logo to make the center icon bigger and I got rid of the tertiary color (yellow).

Here is my base label...



I designed it so that with a few quick changes, I can adapt it to whatever beer I'm making. These are just examples I made up...





I also have a version with a horizontal oval rather than the verticle one. I'm not sure which I like better...

ic_ap, those are great! How do you manage the easy background manipulation?

Thanks.

I use an old version of Photoshop (5.5) so between that and my skill level, I'm pretty limited with what I can do.

I just slip the layer with whatever I would like for my background under all the other layers (picture, words, etc...). It really is just a matter of adding something here and adding a little something there. The ovals are 3 layers each for the vertical and for the horizontal. I just show whichever layers I want. "Save a copy" as a .jpeg and the rest is history.

ptakers, what program are you using?

I just made this i need suggestions on making this awesomer

questions: what is the convention about having the columns on the sides of labels that im seeing? with the information on both sides, what are the dimensions of a standard beer bottle label? you guys that put the surgeon generals warning on your bottles are you guys legit commericial brewers or being ironic? what else goes on a label

I use 4x3 labels, and if you read my 'warnings' you will see I'm far from legit. Its just fun.

where did you get that beaver? did you draw it yourself? its awesome

I wish I drew it. Just did a google image search for 'beaver clip art' and eventually it popped up.

frenchandindianclub said:

where did you get that beaver?

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*much childish giggling*

iron_city_ap said:

Thanks.

I use an old version of Photoshop (5.5) so between that and my skill level, I'm pretty limited with what I can do.

I just slip the layer with whatever I would like for my background under all the other layers (picture, words, etc...). It really is just a matter of adding something here and adding a little something there. The ovals are 3 layers each for the vertical and for the horizontal. I just show whichever layers I want. "Save a copy" as a .jpeg and the rest is history.

ptakers, what program are you using?

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I used Paint.NET and saw that it supports layers, but had no idea what function that served. I'll go back and see what I can do with it....

Definately play around with layers. You spend quite a bit of time just erasing the stuff around what you want to be in a layer, like a single person from a photograph and things like that, but it opens a whole new world to you.

I usually open a picture I want something from, then draw a box around it with the 'marquee tool' (dashed line box), click 'copy'. Then I go to the image I want it placed onto and just 'paste'. PS automatically makes it a new layer. From there I'll erase the bits and pieces around the object I want to get rid of, rescale, tweak colors, etc... To move a layer 'above' or 'below' another one, at the point on the screen where it shows all the layers for the project, you just drag them in the order you want them. There is SOO much you can do, but that is a good basic to get you going hopefully, if paint.net is anything like PS.

I'm not framiliar with paint.net, but I may download it and see how well I like it. The version of PS I'm using is probably a good 10 years old and doesn't do some things very well, like curving text. Yes, there is a way to do it, but its a major pain.

Edit: Just downloaded and played with paint for a minute. Its not too shabby. I'm still very used to PS, but I like some of the stuff that Paint does. I think you could do alot with it.

playing around with some ideas... i like this so far

More soon!

Here is my first draft. My brewery is called Propensity Towards Destruction.

Was bored at work and you all gave me motivation to come up with something.. I searched for the name and I couldn't find anyone with the name.. so correct me if I'm wrong so I can change it:



and a label for the bottles.. i have one on a bottle.. will post a pic tomorrow



sorry, i borrowed some ideas from what i've seen on here. If you dont want me to use one of your ideas, just let me know and I'll change it!

here it is on a bottle:

something I threw together while I'm sitting here bored at work... this site just makes want to go home and crack open a brew every second I'm here

Our logo has been finalized. This is going to be our main version of the logo. We will also be using a version without the lettering and the flame more pronounced for some branding.

Kind of confused what the bell is for?