The Labeling Process
Let us guide you through the labeling process, making it super easy for you to apply your custom labels with confidence! Here are our recommended tips and tricks for removing existing labels on your bottles and our simple process for applying your unique labels.
Selecting Your Bottles
BOTTLE SHAPE
When selecting your bottles, consider the shape and style that work best for a seamless label application. We recommend choosing smooth bottles with a consistent width from top to bottom, preferably with tall shoulders. It's best to avoid bottles with unconventional shapes or textured surfaces. To give you a better idea, most Cabernet and Sauvignon Blanc bottles are ideal, as well as champagne bottles similar in shape to Veuve or Moet Chandon. Additionally, ensure that the straight part of the bottle body is taller than your custom labels. If the body is too short, you may encounter bubbling issues at the top or bottom once the labels are applied.
EXISTING LABELS
When it comes to existing labels, opt for bottles with labels adhered to the bottle itself rather than directly painted on the glass. For easier removal, we recommend choosing bottles with paper labels rather than clear labels. However, if you do happen to select a bottle with painted text, make sure there is an area of text that can be completely covered by your custom label.
Some bottles with plastic or laminated are very difficult to remove, so we just recommend applying your new labels directly over the existing ones.
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removing wine labels
Once you’ve selected your bottles, follow these simple steps to remove the existing labels:
FILL a bucket, large pot or sink with cool water. You just need something large enough so that the existing labels are underwater when the bottle is submerged.
ADD a few tablespoons to 1/4 cup of Baking Soda to the water and stir to dissolve. *If doing more than two bottles at a time, add 3 tablespoon per bottle
SOAK for 30 minutes. After the first 30 minutes, many labels will simply fall off in the water. We recommend testing the existing label with a razor blade to see if it will easily scrape off. Let soak another 30 minutes to an hour if you necessary. For pesky adhesive, you may need to soak the labels overnight.
Once the existing labels have started to dissolve, SCRAPE off any remaining label with a razor blade, then remove any sticky residue by scrubbing with a sponge and a drop of dish soap. If you find that the label has especially sticky residue, we recommend using a baby wipe, peanut butter, or goo gone to remove any of the extra adhesive left on the bottle.
DRY off your bottle and get ready to add your new label!
applying your labels
Before you begin, make sure your hands and the bottle are clean and dry. Labels may lose their adhesive if exposed to moisture or grease from your hands.
Remove your label from the backing and position your label over the bottle. Press firmly in the middle of the label first, making sure the edges of your label are still away from the bottle. Slowly press each side outward towards all edges to prevent air bubbles from forming. We recommend pressing one side of your label down first and smoothing out the label before pressing down the on rest of the label.
re-positioning labels
Our labels are REMOVABLE. So if it is crooked, you have a second chance! To re-position your label, use a razor blade or knife to *carefully* pull up the edge of the label, then slowly peel it off, being very careful not to crease the new label. Be sure to avoid getting the sticky side of your label wet. This can ruin the adhesive on your label.
*Please take great care when working with any sharp object. We are not liable for any injuries that may occur. These are just our methods only that we choose to share with our customers. Proceed at your own risk