Honey Jar Labels ???

[Murox]

Which just goes to confirm that, at times, the law is an *** ... and the only people able to challenge stupidity are those with very deep pockets and the ability to accept the cost of losing as a risk... and with very little material effect evident if they win !

Cant really disagree with that, except to say the law always has been a *** with deep pockets.

 

[ericbeaumont]

the law always has been a ***

Good to see reference to Mr Bumble, Murox.

 

[bcup]

Can't under understand supermarket that is pure and natural yet blended with honey from the Eu\non EU....

 

[Poly Hive]

My go to label designer is Brian Phibben.

I had a long talk at a conference with a honey packer and he mentioned these points as critical:

No fancy font the label should be readable from 4-6ft away. His point being many are too vain to wear specs when shopping.

Must obviously be legal and accurate.

Must be stand out, it has to have that "pop".

Pretty simple then eh?

PH

 

[Mabee]

After much thought and research, I invested in a good thermal printer this year, I needed it for postage labels anyway, but it’s ideal for printing your own honey labels. I enjoy designing anyway and I have complete flexibility to change details on the labels, such as type of honey, lot/dates etc and I can use the same style across all my hive products, like candles and furniture polish. My labels are black and white but i’m also quite happy with that. Definitely works out cheaper in the long run and no expensive ink to replace.

 

[enrico]

After much thought and research, I invested in a good thermal printer this year, I needed it for postage labels anyway, but it’s ideal for printing your own honey labels. I enjoy designing anyway and I have complete flexibility to change details on the labels, such as type of honey, lot/dates etc and I can use the same style across all my hive products, like candles and furniture polish. My labels are black and white but i’m also quite happy with that. Definitely works out cheaper in the long run and no expensive ink to replace.

I keep mine black and white. They are cheaper and can look really classy!

 

[Poly Hive]

A good label is an investment.

PH

 

[Mabee]

A good label is an investment.

PH

I agree, but the flexibility of printing my own, having just discovered much of the remainder of my heather blend honey has crystallised, i’ve now got the option to change it to soft set on the label if I need to go down that route.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

my heather blend honey has crystallised, i’ve now got the option to change it to soft set on the label if I need to go down that route.

I use the same label for both - people can usually tell by looking at the jar whether it's set or not

 

[paul4848]

Just had a label delivery from Thornes, 2*1000 of one & 1000 of another (same label just slightly different details). A label I’ve used for I don’t know how many years & am very happy with. I’ve never really looked anywhere else but don’t think I will with the price quoted above…………my invoice was £114 for the 3000.

Hi, i agree…some of the prices quoted above are expensive especially as im new to beekeeping. Can i ask which label you get from Thornes please?

 

[E&MBees]

Hi, i agree…some of the prices quoted above are expensive especially as im new to beekeeping. Can i ask which label you get from Thornes please?

Do you have a printer at home?
I designed my own labels using Averys design section on their website. I found cheaper compatible labels from elsewhere and then print out from my saved work on the Avery website.

 

[enrico]

Do you have a printer at home?
I designed my own labels using Averys design section on their website. I found cheaper compatible labels from elsewhere and then print out from my saved work on the Avery website.

Even better, buy a cheap black and white laser printer. The ink doesn't run if it gets damp! Keep you labels mono colour

 

[WoodenBeam]

Hi, i agree…some of the prices quoted above are expensive especially as im new to beekeeping. Can i ask which label you get from Thornes please?

https://www.thorne.co.uk/labels/l27-to-l60/l42-labels-personalised-100.html
Look good on a 12oz hex & acceptable on a std squat 1lb

 

[Mabee]

Even better, buy a cheap black and white laser printer. The ink doesn't run if it gets damp! Keep you labels mono colour

or a good thermal printer, no ink required to run or run out.

 

[Newbeeneil]

or a good thermal printer, no ink required to run or run out.

Isn’t thermal print affected by heat and sunlight?

 

[Buzz Off]

I use a dymo labelwriter 450, it's a thermal printer and needs no ink prints black only. I don't buty dymo labels as they are more expensive that some compatible ones found on Google

 

[Mabee]

Isn’t thermal print affected by heat and sunlight?

I’ve found it depends on quality. Yes over time it may fade but the honey would probably be long gone by the time that happens.

 

[user 819]

Dymo 450 used here as well , I use cheaper compatible labels and over time I think they do fade.
No ink needed or need to change cartridges, a good option if colour isn't required.
For anti tamper seals I use a roll of Dymo 45010 Clear tape as used for the Label manager 180, a 7m roll that one simply snips to length required. Works well with pictured lids such as a bee on a flower etc.

 

[Buzz Off]

Dymo 450 used here as well , I use cheaper compatible labels and over time I think they do fade.
No ink needed or need to change cartridges, a good option if colour isn't required.
For anti tamper seals I use a roll of Dymo 45010 Clear tape as used for the Label manager 180, a 7m roll that one simply snips to length required. Works well with pictured lids such as a bee on a flower etc.

Thanks for the tip on Tamperproof label

 

[nantmoel]

Here are my latest labels, loads of positive comments from my FB Posts.