label software for Windows 7?

[S-Cackalacky]

Does anyone know of a good free or cheap whiskey label software product for Windows 7?

[res]

https://www.beerlabelizer.com
http://www.jamlabelizer.com

I've used these two for various things in the past but in the end found them too limited. Now I use the free software you download for Avery labels.
Still not very fancy but I'm quite happy with the results.

[S-Cackalacky]

Thanks Res. I'll take a look at those. I had the Avery software at one time, but haven't used it in several years. This is mainly for a one-off label I want for a gift and maybe to play around with in the future.

[Bushman]

When you look at label programs you might think about printers as a lot of the ink will run when it gets wet. I have covered labels with packing tape.

[dutchmancreek]

When you look at label programs you might think about printers as a lot of the ink will run when it gets wet. I have covered labels with packing tape.

I have covered the labels with a clear poly spray to give them a slight gloss and waterproof them.

[S-Cackalacky]

I've thought about some of the shortcomings of printer inks. I was planning to spray the label with an art fixative. One other problem might be light-fastness. Some pigments tend to fade over time - especially when exposed to direct sunlight. Hopefully the contents of the bottle won't last long enough for that to happen. No worries though - nothing made by man will last forever.

[punkin]

Religion is having a fair go at it.

[Mud]

The fastness of light is a constant. You'll just have to deal with it.

[Zymurgy Bob]

Really bad, but pretty funny, Mud.

I use a color laser printer, and have for years. My labels don't run in the ice bucket, and warm clear gelatine used as an adhesive only comes off in hot water. Makes a great combination for labels.

[S-Cackalacky]

Well, it's been awhile since I asked for the information. I used the online label maker posted by Res - http://www.jamlabelizer.com . It's for home canners, but served my purpose very well.

This is a bottle of brandy to be gifted this Friday:

The bottle is slightly tapered from top to bottom. The round label suited the shape very well. I used the unflavored gelatin mix for the adhesive and sprayed the label with an art fixative before cutting it out. It's printed on plain white paper.

[Zymurgy Bob]

Didja like the gelatine? We're using it for the Cultus Bay Distillery labels. It gives us great flexibility.

[Swedish Pride]

that looks fantastic SC, forgot you're an artist for a minute.
If I saw that in the shops I'd be drawn to it, good work mate

[S-Cackalacky]

ZB, the gelatin worked very well. Thanks for suggesting it. I used about a half packet in 4 oz of water and brushed it on the back of the label with a sponge type paint brush. Couldn't have been easier.

Thanks SP. I had a small dram of the blend last night. It's aged about 11 months now and tastes very nice. One important thing I learned about apple brandy is that it takes a lot of time and patience. I have about 10 gallons of store-bought apple juice that I will begin to process very soon. This time around I probably won't touch it for at least a year.

[rgreen2002]

S=Cac.. label looks great. I recently used the NEATO wine labeler but I'm going to check out your jam ( ...I'm killing me right now).

[Tdick]

I realize this is any old post.
SC and I have talked about this on other forums.
Here are a few I did using https://www.beerlabelizer.com

Cackalacky Gin - small.png (281.85 KiB) Viewed 2211 times

Jimbos 2 - small.png (86.1 KiB) Viewed 2211 times

I also use Gimp - free Photoshop - for more creativity.