Which program do you use to create your labels?

[djrockinsteve]

Avery, It's quick and simple and you can add your own photos if you like. I've used 6 to a sheet and recently used 10 to a sheet (2x4 inch) for my plum wine. I always do things different.

When the bottles empty just a few mins. in the sink and they slide.

 

[Midwest Vintner]

gimp. wish i had a photoshop cs3. would be nice to use my multimedia talents for something.

 

[arcticsid]

I just downloaded the Avery software. Thats the way to go! Haven't played with it much yet, but unless you want to spend hundreds of hours learning a program. The Avery way seems to be a great way to go for the average person who understands winemaking better than they do their computers!!!

I have gimp, paint.NET, and pixia. Although I would love to learn how to use any of them effectively, I just can't see spending hundreds of hours learning them just to make a wine label.

Don't get me wrong, if you are interested in image manipulation, the above programs are outrageous, I hope some day to learn how, but for now, I repeat myself, the Avery software is worth considering, not just for your labels but for other applications as well.

Troy

 

[Runningwolf]

I use Avery and their labels. Program is easy to use, labels look great and come off easily.

 

[Luc]

I use Linux as an operating system so I use the Gimp all the time.

I make almost all photo's needed for my labels myself or Google some. Then I 'gimp' (equivalent for photoshop) them when needed.

I print 4 labels on a sheet of plain paper, cut them and glue them with milk.

Luc

 

[arcticsid]

Dan what selection do you use for labels. I'm not in a very patient mood right now and you can save me some trouble.

I am looking through the label options and there are a couple hundred choices. To get 4 per sheet, which I assume you do, what is the product code you use? I really don't have a couple hours to spend looking through every label option to find the one you all use.

Help a brother out.

Thanks

Troy

 

[Runningwolf]

8164 six to a page

 

[arcticsid]

Thanks man. the rest of the program is great, just as simple as working in MS Word or Publisher.

This is a great choice for the average label maker.

I am getting ready to take a line of spice mixes to market and have been playing aroun with it a bit on another size format.

 

[deboard]

The avery software is good, I have used it in linux under WINE. I may actually use it for the labels once my wife gets the picture she likes. I'll just import it in and print 6 to a page.

 

[St Allie]

Thanks man. the rest of the program is great, just as simple as working in MS Word or Publisher.

This is a great choice for the average label maker.

I am getting ready to take a line of spice mixes to market and have been playing aroun with it a bit on another size format.

how about adding the pics of your spice mix labels and product, into the food section Troy?

Allie

 

[arcticsid]

I will indeed G, as soon as I get the one i feel is presentable. One of the ones I am making is a Creole/Caun Seasoning. Gonna call it Dynamite Dust. I have made it before and it is quite good, pretty spicy, but oh so good!

I'll sure keep you updated.

 

[deboard]

If you're comfortable with OpenOffice, I found a couple of links with label templates:

http://smalldataproblem.org/ooextras/downloads/labels/
http://www.worldlabel.com/Pages/openoffice-template.htm

OpenOffice is a free alternative to Microsoft Office. It gets better with each release in my opinion, and works in windows, linux, mac.

http://www.openoffice.org

Download the main program from the link above.

 

[mainecr]

excel, 6 to a sheet in landscape, cut and stik with a glue stick