Making Labels - How d you do it?

[InspectorJon]

How do you go about making labels for your bottles? I don't often make fancy labels but once in a while for a special brew I would like to make one. For every day bottles I use 3/4 inch round Avery labels and print simple ones. to stick on the tops. Any recommendations on how to make something fancier for the bottle? I can't find anything recent here on this subject. I see lots of labels in the Show Us Your Label thread. How do you do that?

 

[Willy]

I only bottle beers a few times a year so I don't get much of a chance for labels but lately I have been using AI image generators like Grok.

Here the result for
Make me a cool beer label for an English brown ale. The beer is called Squirrel's cap and it's made by London Brewzers Ale

I could refine it more (include ingredients, SRM, ABV etc. bottle return 5¢ in various states etc etc.)

Works pretty well and is fast.

 

[Broken Crow]

I only bottle beers a few times a year so I don't get much of a chance for labels but lately I have been using AI image generators like Grok.

Here the result for
Make me a cool beer label for an English brown ale. The beer is called Squirrel's cap and it's made by London Brewzers Ale

I could refine it more (include ingredients, SRM, ABV etc. bottle return 5¢ in various states etc etc.)

Works pretty well and is fast.

I really like the label, but the extra-long inner toe on the back right foot is freaking me out
There's a fairly 'recent' thread on the subject that might be of use:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/threads/software-to-create-labels.728974/

 

[Willy]

I really like the label, but the extra-long inner toe on the back right foot is freaking me out
There's a fairly 'recent' thread on the subject that might be of use:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/threads/software-to-create-labels.728974/

Thanks. Grok does a great job at beer labels. Here's another sample.

 

[Flushot22]

Imagine being able to create a perfect face, but being stumped by letters.

 

[InspectorJon]

I really like the label, but the extra-long inner toe on the back right foot is freaking me out
There's a fairly 'recent' thread on the subject that might be of use:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/threads/software-to-create-labels.728974/

That is a very helpful link. Thanks.

 

[shoengine]

What is it about genAI that can't figure out digits reliably?

 

[Chorgey]

I haven't really used AI for my labels. I go to Grogtag.com and go from there.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Before my laptop died, I made some fairly intricate labels at the time, but these are what I do with an iPad. Get an image, my own or royalty free. Then I add text in keynote, screen grab it, print it, cut them out and use a glue stick to apply to the bottles.

 

[doug293cz]

You can use AI or grab things from images.google.com for images. Then import them into Inkscape to add text, and other stuff. If you want waterproof images, you can have them printed by a laser printer (toner doesn't run like ink can) on hard finished paper. To stick the labels onto the bottles, I highly recommend this adhesive mix (lasts for years in a sealed container.)

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[FloppyKnockers]

At minimum, I write on the cap so small that I won't be able to read it later. Then I might do some Sharpie on painter's tape. If I want to go fancier, I'll use a "hello my name is" label. If I want to impress, I will laser print my label, hit it with a couple coats of clear, then cut it out, and spray adhesive it to the bottle. This has potential to fool the recipient into thinking I know how to make beer.

 

[Jonakr]

I found templates that get three for a sheet of paper, where you cut a hole in the top and slip over the mouth of the bottle. I cut them in half, so I get six per sheet, and put a small amount of information on each. They just tear off when done.

 

[shoengine]

You can use AI or grab things from images.google.com for images. Then import them into Inkscape to add text, and other stuff. If you want waterproof images, you can have them printed by a laser printer (toner doesn't run like ink can) on hard finished paper. To stick the labels onto the bottles, I highly recommend this adhesive mix (lasts for years in a sealed container.)

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Intrigued!

 

[doug293cz]

Intrigued!

You looking for more details?

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[Robin Edwin]

I use Canva or Avery’s Design & Print for custom labels and print on waterproof sheets for a professional touch!

 

[shoengine]

You looking for more details?

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I read the original post and want to give that a try

 

[Brewer Mike]

You can use AI or grab things from images.google.com for images. Then import them into Inkscape to add text, and other stuff. If you want waterproof images, you can have them printed by a laser printer (toner doesn't run like ink can) on hard finished paper. To stick the labels onto the bottles, I highly recommend this adhesive mix (lasts for years in a sealed container.)

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I've found that plain old milk works well. I forgot where I read about it. I did a couple batches of wine bottles that way. Just pour some in a shallow bowl, gently put the label on the surface, and attach to the bottle. I was skeptical that it would be a big mess, but it worked well. And, they're easy to remove when you clean the bottles.

 

[doug293cz]

I've found that plain old milk works well. I forgot where I read about it. I did a couple batches of wine bottles that way. Just pour some in a shallow bowl, gently put the label on the surface, and attach to the bottle. I was skeptical that it would be a big mess, but it worked well. And, they're easy to remove when you clean the bottles.

Milk is used quite often. I tried it before switching to the gelatin based adhesive. Gelatin adhered labels come off easily with warm water. Not going back.

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