My labels: Applied and sitting happy

[ThreeTaps]

So, milk glue really does work extremely well! Sweeeeet.

 

[KYB]

Looks good, except for what's behind the beer bottles. Replace with bourbon

 

[HokieBrewer]

And replace teddy bears with anything capable of getting your mancard back.

 

[middleofnowhere]

I am pretty sure having the balls to post a pic with Teddy Bears in it automatically gives him a gold star mancard.

 

[ThreeTaps]

I am pretty sure having the balls to post a pic with Teddy Bears in it automatically gives him a gold star mancard.

Exactly Anybody who's married, been married or in a serious relationship knows that keeping the SWMBO happy (which means allowing a teddy bear on the wine cabinet) gives you a permanent mancard

As far as the alcohol behind the beers, it's more for guests and looks. From left to right they are:

Tequila from Puerto Vallarte, Mexico
Rum from Costco
Almond Liquor from Nassau, Bahamas
Nassau Coconut Rum from Nassau, Bahamas
Chocolate Liquor from Nassau, Bahamas
Godiva Liquor from...you guessed it...Nassau, Bahamas

 

[corvax13]

Whats the milk glue again? is it really just milk and water on inkjet paper?

 

[ThreeTaps]

Whats the milk glue again? is it really just milk and water on inkjet paper?

Milk glue is this:

Laserjet printed paper image + (Milk + Water) - Water = Adhesive Label

In short, just milk (at least that's how I did it). I pour about an oz of milk into a saucer, then use a basting brush to apply an even amount on the back of the paper. Then stick it on the bottle. Comes off after running warm water on the label for about 5 seconds, but stays on like a real label when dry or refrigerated.

 

[weirdboy]

I tried milk one time, but found that when I refrigerated them, the test bottles using the milk technique wrinkled the labels. Nobody else has run into that?

 

[ThreeTaps]

I tried milk one time, but found that when I refrigerated them, the test bottles using the milk technique wrinkled the labels. Nobody else has run into that?

It could be that the paper used was too thin (the standard paper in the color laserjet copier at Kinkos is great) or that too much milk was applied to the paper. Either way, the paper became too saturated with liquid.

 

[corvax13]

Thanks - has anyone tried with Inkjet labels?

 

[BackBayBrewing]

Thanks - has anyone tried with Inkjet labels?

The problem with using inkjet labels for beer bottles is that the ink will run. If you get the paper wet (like when applying the milk) the ink from inkjet printers will run and smudge. I would recommend getting them printed on a laser printer.

 

[corvax13]

Thats what I was fearing... thanks!

 

[agusus]

Very nice label design. That's the most professional looking homebrew label I've seen so far I think (and I looked at 20 or 30 before designing my labels, which sadly don't look as pro as your's). What program did you use?
Only thing missing from your labels is an area to put ABV, IBU, bottled date, etc. That's up to you but personally I like to have some stats on my labels if I'm going to the trouble of making them.

 

[ThreeTaps]

Very nice label design. That's the most professional looking homebrew label I've seen so far I think (and I looked at 20 or 30 before designing my labels, which sadly don't look as pro as your's). What program did you use?
Only thing missing from your labels is an area to put ABV, IBU, bottled date, etc. That's up to you but personally I like to have some stats on my labels if I'm going to the trouble of making them.

I'll post my Cherry Wheat and Pumpkin Ale labels tomorrow or sunday, as I just bottled both. I used Photoshop to design them.

FYI: I do have all that info, but the labels wrap around further than you can see in the pic. I have the info in the corners.