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I use Photoshop to design my labels. The free version is GIMP. Hard as F to learn. You would be better off using some sort of free illustration tool (pros use Adobe Illustrator) - a quick Google search says Inkscape is your free program of choice.
https://inkscape.org/en/

All of these tools take some time to learn and master, so be patient and watch a lot of YouTube tutorials on using them. Good luck! Remember, this is not easy and it will take a lot of time and dedication to make a decent label.

I too design them in Illustrator/photoshop, but I'm sure you could use a free image editing program like GIMP. I don't have access to a color laser printer, so don't have a great way to do the milk method.

But, I have found it's really easy to use my inkjet printer at home with Avery shipping labels. They are a good size and are super super easy to print/apply. No cutting and they aren't pricey. They stick pretty well and are easy to get off with a soak in oxyclean. Here are a few of the labels I have done.

Not crazy about the font either. Keep trying DaFonts cause they have a pretty decent selection of free stuff, plus you can try them out before downloading. Oh and here's the PSD if you want it.

I've tried Avery labels and I've done the milk trick. I bought some waterproof 5x8 Avery labels for special occasions too. But my favorite way to print labels was off a dymo thermal printer. It's only 2x4 and greyscale, but they print so fast and it's really cheap for a roll. They wash off easily but stick amazingly. I got the printer from an old business for a song. I've considered getting the big shipping label thermal printers but idk if I want to spend the money.

You could also look into label sleeves.

I got the labels from Amazon and it comes with the download code for their design program. I’m by no means a graphic artist, but I’ve been able to do a few fun labels just using Google image search.

Beer Bottle Labels - 3.49 x 2.99 - Pack of 400 Label Sets, 100 Sheets - Inkjet/Laser Printer - Online Labels https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B3X85S3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_kI33jbe5tFmTr

And the wax came from MoreBeer. I just melted it in a small crock pot and dipped. Worked out way better than I thought going in. I needed a few practice bottles to get it right, but those are the bottles I’ll just drink myself.

https://www.morebeer.com/products/bottle-sealing-wax-gold-beads.html

I use this. have been my go-to for over a year now.

Personally, a little more expensive than the Avery stuff, but way more durable and they look hella nicer. Comes off bottles very cleanly for reuse as well. Print it with a photo/laserjet printer.

Also, you can contact Neato directly about buying in bulk and they'll cut you a sweet price break, plus free shipping (although, not 2-day).

And waterproof (to a great degree).

Late to the party, but: these labels have been my go-to for over a year now.

Personally, a little more expensive than the Avery stuff, but way more durable and they look hella nicer.

Also, you can contact Neato directly about buying in bulk and they'll cut you a sweet price break, plus free shipping (although, not 2-day).

And waterproof (to a great degree).

Thanks! I should have mentioned! Designed in Photoshop. Label size is 3.5"x4.5" for the hefeweizen and 3.5"x3.5" for the other two. Printed on regular copy paper with a laser jet printer. Glued on with a very, very light application of Mod Podge. In a test, this stuff came off relatively easy with some hot water and light scrubbing. It's a diluted white glue used for crafting.

I was wondering if printing on nice paper and using these was an option. But I'm not exactly sure what they are. I'm imagining them to be some sort of thin laminate type. But I really don't know

Avery Shipping Labels $8.52 with amazon prime I use an old printer I found in my garage and make 2 labels per sticker. So, 18 labels per sheet in this format:

• BEER NAME/STYLE
• ABV: -
• IBU: -
• Malts: -
• Hops: -
• Yeast: -
• Date: -

if they get wet the ink will run, but I'm willing to make that sacrifice. Soak in Oxyclean free for 30 minutes, the labels fall off, wash, reuse the bottle. certainly not a professional quality but suits my needs perfectly.

Great questions! You know, I don't remember the size off the top of my head. I did some paper test labels to get the size right. I designed the label in photoshop and printed it with a laser printer. I use this waterproof sticker paper, which I absolutely love: http://www.amazon.com/100-Label-Outfitters-Weatherproof-Waterproof/dp/B003KMZ6OA/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1401853117&sr=8-5&keywords=waterproof+sticker+paper+laser

I have this book I picked up for motivation of label designs, and this can by Stern's really caught my eye. It's minimal with purpose. The yellow backdrop represent's the SRM of the beer, and the white top advertises the brewer in big, bold letters. The sideways text which provides brewery info now provides my own description of the beer and style. It's clean, non-invasive and gets everything out there without clutter.

What do you think?