For best results your custom wine labels or custom beer labels should be applied to clean, oil-free, room-temperature bottles or cans. Obviously room temperature is relative, but warmer is definitely better. We recommend 60 degrees F or higher. Cold surfaces or condensation on a cold container will prevent labels from adhering properly. We do not recommend putting any label on a refrigerated bottle or can.
Important: If you are reusing bottles and used a solvent to remove a previous wine label or beer label, ensure the glass is thoroughly cleaned before applying the label. Any solvents used to remove a label will prevent a new label from adhering properly.
Ensure that your bottle or can is an appropriate size for the label, with a flat surface big enough for the label. Trying to apply a label on a curved surface will usually result in wrinkles. Click here for more information.
How to apply wine and beer labels by hand.
Start by placing your container on a surface that will keep it stationary, like a folded towel or an empty egg carton (or a full one if your threshold for adventure is high).
There are a few different techniques for applying custom wine labels and custom beer labels by hand, but we’ve found the most reliable is lining the label up with the seam of the bottle. Just find the slight line running vertically up the bottle, then line up the vertical edge of the label with that line. Apply the label edge to the line, then rub your finger up and own the label while pressing down, slowly moving towards the other side of the label ensuring there are no bubbles or wrinkles.
We also provide label applicators which ensure a straight and consistent label application every time. More information on applicators can be found here.
If you have any questions about your labels, feel free to contact us on our contact us page for assistance