Comments on: make your own product labels

By: Kina Baddorf

Kina Baddorf — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:40:38 +0000

Awesome!!! I am going to make some of these today!!!!

By: Jes - oh, buckets

Jes - oh, buckets — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:30:57 +0000

your tags look “sew” cute :)

By: Lee

Lee — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:48:41 +0000

@Peppermint–I agree with the printers. If you are using a dye-based inkjet, the inks will surely wash out. However, I’ve only used pigment based printers and I’ve never had a problem with inks washing out.

By: bonnie

bonnie — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:40:05 +0000

@pepperming pinwheels: thanks for the advice! using the printed treasures is supposed to prevent the ink from washing out, but i’m glad to know that using the freezer paper may not do the same. my simple inkjet printer worked great, but it’s a good idea to test your own!

By: Macdougal

Macdougal — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 06:37:14 +0000

I love DIY websites…really helpful. but for serious printing, I go to a label expert to save money, energy and time… http://www.adstiklabels.com.au/

By: Peppermint Pinwheels

Peppermint Pinwheels — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:40:41 +0000

Just a little caution here, not all ink-jet printers use the same kind of ink. I’ve tried using the freezer paper backing for printing on regular fabric and once the item is washed, most of the ink has come out. There’s a product called Bubble Jet Set 2000 that you can use to pre-treat your fabric that will help the ink stay on the fabric and I’ve had some success with that. I’ve also had issues with different printers not liking printing on fabric and the ink cartridges getting jammed. I haven’t broken anything yet, but it does make a horrible sound!

By: Teddy Started It

Teddy Started It — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:54:04 +0000

I’ve been reading about this – but not from any one who’s actually done it. Can’t wait to give it a try! Thanks!

By: Maxine Ramey

Maxine Ramey — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:26:03 +0000

how neat! They look very nice, Bonnie.

By: bonnie

bonnie — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:39:35 +0000

hi lee! thank you for this! i’ve never actually used the freezer paper, so it’s nice to have your advice. also, i’m so glad you’ve tried loomtack! and, i’m glad to hear it works well, maybe i’ll give that a try next time!

xoxo, bonnie

By: Lee

Lee — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:45:12 +0000

I’ve used this product and the freezer sheets. The freezer sheets took too much time ironing (you really have to steam it and hold it down to get the fabric to stick). I recently used Loomtack from your Inkbloom post (www.ink-bloom.com) and you don’t have to heat set it—it just sticks to any fabric. I recycled an white old bed sheet that I was going to give to good will to create.