The "We'll fix your label for you" thread

[TheCADJockey]

If people are doing logo work, I'm still in the market for one to use on my labels...

 

[dsniegocki]

OK... Here it is! Forum software scaled it down to 1600x1600 pixels and converted it to JPG. PM me with your email address and I'll send you the 2000x2000 pixel PNG file (2.3MB) with a transparent background.

That's nice damn work right there. Great job.

 

[jimdkc]

If people are doing logo work, I'm still in the market for one to use on my labels...

I don't necessarily "do" logo work... popsicleian just posted an idea that grabbed my imagination...

Post what you're thinking of, and maybe somebody will run with it!

 

[Skylark]

Okay guys, I'm getting my PhD in physics, so I figured I should get a Mad Scientist-themed label for my bottles, and my creative friend still hasn't produced one after much badgering. So, anyone want to take a swing at it? I'm thinking something along the lines of Doc Brown from Back To The Future, with the welding goggles on his forehead. Like the sketch, but slightly less horrified-looking, if possible.

 

[sasky7777]

Looking for some help on a brewery logo. Here is the general idea. Full View attachment 329411 Condensed View attachment 329412 Brewery Panel Tag View attachment 329413

Bueller, Bueller

 

[SGTSparty]

I've got a design I came up with for my brewery logo that I think is a great jumping off point but I can only do so much with PowerPoint and the snip tool (yes, that's what I used, not what you would consider classically trained). But if someone could clean it up and make it look like it was done w/ care and not with PPT and the snip tool that would be great.

I'd be open to better font and how the font fills the head space. I also like the barley idea and the kind of... IDK, graphic/blocky/alien look to it but the proportions are kind of off (doesn't fill the glass the way I'd like it too I guess) and the light green discoloration around it I'm actually OK with from a visual depth perspective but its only in the corners as a result of snipping/editing and I'd like to to look intentional and cohesive.

 

[arwoodruff]

If people are doing logo work, I'm still in the market for one to use on my labels...

What did you have in mind? I went to school for graphic design I'd be happy to play around a little

 

[EMH5]

Hi Everyone,

I am a far cry from computer savvy so I’m reaching out to you all to see if you can help me with my label idea.

I have an idea of using picture #1 of my two cats below as almost a header for a label. Picture #2 is kind of the look I was thinking of. A cat on either side tails hanging down (possibly even silhouettes) with “TWO BAD CATS BREWERY” in the middle. Then I could use the rest of the space for the name of the beer and a picture. Thoughts? I was hoping to use that as a label template for my bottled beers then fill in below it with the beer name and pic I might want to use.

Lastly, picture #3 is of one of my black cat and I was looking to have it superimposed on an upright oak barrel and call it Lazy Barrel Brown, ABV 7.35

What do you think?

Thanks,
Eric

 

[WayFrae]

I've got a design I came up with for my brewery logo that I think is a great jumping off point but I can only do so much with PowerPoint and the snip tool (yes, that's what I used, not what you would consider classically trained). But if someone could clean it up and make it look like it was done w/ care and not with PPT and the snip tool that would be great.

I'd be open to better font and how the font fills the head space. I also like the barley idea and the kind of... IDK, graphic/blocky/alien look to it but the proportions are kind of off (doesn't fill the glass the way I'd like it too I guess) and the light green discoloration around it I'm actually OK with from a visual depth perspective but its only in the corners as a result of snipping/editing and I'd like to to look intentional and cohesive.

Here is my take on your label. I changed it a bit but I feel like I kept the overall feel. I made it kind of huge so that you can resize it and still print with good resolution. Hope you like it!

 

[TheHopfather]

I've got a design I came up with for my brewery logo that I think is a great jumping off point but I can only do so much with PowerPoint and the snip tool (yes, that's what I used, not what you would consider classically trained). But if someone could clean it up and make it look like it was done w/ care and not with PPT and the snip tool that would be great.

I'd be open to better font and how the font fills the head space. I also like the barley idea and the kind of... IDK, graphic/blocky/alien look to it but the proportions are kind of off (doesn't fill the glass the way I'd like it too I guess) and the light green discoloration around it I'm actually OK with from a visual depth perspective but its only in the corners as a result of snipping/editing and I'd like to to look intentional and cohesive.

@SGTSparty - I was bored at the office this afternoon so I took a stab at yours, pretty easy one. Pretty darn easy to make any changes you'd want to see on this one.

 

[TheHopfather]

Lastly, picture #3 is of one of my black cat and I was looking to have it superimposed on an upright oak barrel and call it Lazy Barrel Brown, ABV 7.35

@EMH5 - something like this with Mr. Wiggins?

 

[EMH5]

@EMH5 - something like this with Mr. Wiggins?

Thanks Hopfather - yeah that's the idea! Thanks so much!

Do you mind if we try it without the sign? Just the name in large lettering and ABV?

 

[TheHopfather]

Do you mind if we try it without the sign? Just the name in large lettering and ABV?

@EMH5 - sure, we can do whatever you'd like. Something more like this?

If you like it I can make the kitty look a little better. The bottom of the picture you provided is pretty dark, along with a black cat you lose some detail. Do you want the lettering on the barrel or outside of it somewhere? If outside, where exactly? What about the font? I'm just guessing here buddy.

 

[EMH5]

@EMH5 - sure, we can do whatever you'd like. Something more like this?

If you like it I can make the kitty look a little better. The bottom of the picture you provided is pretty dark, along with a black cat you lose some detail. Do you want the lettering on the barrel or outside of it somewhere? If outside, where exactly? What about the font? I'm just guessing here buddy.

I want to start by saying I can’t thank you enough for this help. I appreciate it. And to answer your questions:
Yes, please feel free to doctor up the cat. As you said, a black cat does not show well in photos and this pic was easily the best I have that doesn’t look like a full shadow.
I was thinking of using Chiller bolded as a large font. Lazy Barrel bowed over the top of the barrel and have Brown bowed under the barrel with the ABV under Brown.

Lazy Barrel
(barrel picture)
Brown
ABV 7.35%​

Thoughts? I’m open to any ideas you have on what might look good.

 

[TheHopfather]

@EMH5 - better?

 

[EMH5]

@EMH5 - better?

Love it. Thanks!

 

[SpentBrains]

Cold crashing a Chimay red clone right now. Here's a Belgian flag themed label I'm tinkering with. Brewed it with a friend who's given name is Lyman. He lived near our favorite brewery for a few years where he developed a taste for strong ales. This is my first abbey styled beer so I had a steep learning curve. I told him we needed a neck wrapper for this special, near vintage extravaganza.

 

[EMH5]

@EMH5 - better?

@ TheHopfather: Here is the label. Thanks for your help!

 

[Braufessor]

Not sure how I have missed this thread for so long, but it is very cool to see people generous enough to share their talents like this. I fall squarely into the category of "no photoshop skills." I have a Maple/Coffee RIS that I brew with a friend annually. I have always wanted to make labels for this beer and have had an idea that is beyond my meager tech skills. If anyone has time, I would appreciate any help I can get..... Thanks!

Here is what I am thinking -
* The black hole photo as the "main" aspect of the label.
* Name of beer is "Black Hole Sun"
* Beer = RIS with Maple and Coffee
* ABV = 11%
* Brewery Name is Fat Porter's Ale House (may or may not work to include - I also attached my basement brewery logo.... Perhaps the smaller banner part of the logo would be useful???)
* Brewers - Kevin Kearney and Matt Duffee (may or may not be worth putting on the label)
*Other ideas???

View attachment FatPortersAleHouse_logo.pdf

 

[SpentBrains]

... I have "no photoshop skills."

You know, for what it's worth, there are many free online design websites. If you can type and learn to take a screen shot, it will go a long ways for the average hobby brewer to class up their beer bottles. Google beer label maker... The templates are easy so often it's just substituting text and uploading art you've either taken a photo of or snipped/downloaded from somewhere. This took 8 seconds...

 

[TheCADJockey]

You know, for what it's worth, there are many free online design websites. If you can type and learn to take a screen shot, it will go a long ways for the average hobby brewer to class up their beer bottles. Google beer label maker... This took 8 seconds...

This thread is about helping people who don't feel artistic, not calling them out for not wanting to.

 

[hunter_le five]

This thread is about helping people who don't feel artistic, not calling them out for not wanting to.

I thought it was about digitally inserting tacos into beer labels for those who do not have the prerequisite tacos?

 

[TheCADJockey]

I thought it was about digitally inserting tacos into beer labels for those who do not have the prerequisite tacos?

Arrow gant fool!

 

[hunter_le five]

For your consideration:

 

[TheCADJockey]

Give that a sick border and a bulging, muscular arm reaching out of the black hole grabbing the taco and you've got artistic gold.

 

[Braufessor]

You know, for what it's worth, there are many free online design websites. If you can type and learn to take a screen shot, it will go a long ways for the average hobby brewer to class up their beer bottles. Google beer label maker... The templates are easy so often it's just substituting text and uploading art you've either taken a photo of or snipped/downloaded from somewhere. This took 8 seconds...

True.... likewise

*B'run water is also free, and easy. And yet, there are 50 questions a day from "average hobby brewers" that could easily dial in their water while having the chemistry knowledge of a HS kid.

*There are tons of recipe formulators on line.... it is the easiest thing in the world to put together a high quality recipe for "the average hobby brewer".... and yet, we have 100's of threads asking for recipe help.

*Harvesting, storing, propogating and repitching yeast from a single vial and carrying it through 30 beers is a piece of cake.... the information is free - just google it...... and yet, people are constantly asking for advice.......

etc.

Some people are better or more knowledgeable about different things in brewing - be it recipe, technique, building, ingredients, water, label design, etc...... Kind of the point of a forum.... and really, really the point of a thread titled: "We'll fix your label for you."

 

[FloppyKnockers]

Arrow gant fool!

Fixed it for ya.

 

[hunter_le five]

Fixed it for ya.

Yesssssss

 

[jimdkc]

You know, it's so true...

Everything is better with tacos!

 

[SpentBrains]

This thread is about helping people who don't feel artistic, not calling them out for not wanting to.

Then there's always that guy... you try to teach someone how to fish AND you give him a fish, but nope just not good enough for you. You want to point out how wrong I am... I also provided him a potential label, which you conveniently opted not to quote... Some people I wonder how you vote?