{"id":540,"date":"2023-09-18T14:42:24","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T21:42:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live.avery.com\/blog\/?p=345"},"modified":"2026-03-11T18:17:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T01:17:23","slug":"how-to-apply-your-labels-perfectly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.avery.com\/blog\/how-to-apply-your-labels-perfectly\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply Labels By Hand"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">See the best way to apply labels without bubbles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other articles you might like:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-related-links\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avery.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-bottle-labels\/\">How to Remove Bottle Labels<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avery.com\/blog\/create-your-own-personalized-labels\/\">How to Make Personalized Labels<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avery.com\/blog\/how-to-get-the-perfect-label-fit\/\">How to Get the Perfect Label Fit<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are asking yourself, &#8220;How do I apply a label by hand?&#8221;, then you&#8217;ve come to the right place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want your project or merchandise to stand out, your<a href=\"\/blog\/how-to-make-your-own-product-labels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> product labels <\/a>have to be properly applied. You can use a <a href=\"\/blog\/best-label-applicator-for-products\/\">label applicator<\/a> when you&#8217;re labeling a large number of products. But if you want to apply labels by hand, our Avery label experts have put together some useful tips to help you apply your labels perfectly every time without bubbles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignright is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Apply Your Labels Perfectly\" width=\"1290\" height=\"968\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/B4UjSSOisns?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you <a href=\"\/category\/products\/labels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">order your labels<\/a>, always make sure you <a href=\"\/custom-printing\/resources\/how-to-choose-the-correct-label-size\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">know the exact size and shape you need<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your containers have curved edges at the top or bottom, you&#8217;ll need to leave about 1\/8&#8243; to 1\/2&#8243; from the curved edges to help prevent bubbling or lifting after application. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For help getting the right label shape, see what <a href=\"\/blog\/what-label-shape-is-right-for-your-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">label shape is right for your products<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have your labels, whether they&#8217;re professionally printed or DIY, gather them together with all the supplies you need and follow the steps below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grab your supplies <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.avery.com\/f_auto,c_scale,w_700\/web\/blog\/applycandlelabel-products\" alt=\"Get all the supplies you need to apply your labels by hand\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-a86aed0b-978a-4914-b5d8-3821bdc2af47\"><li>Gather the tools you need: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/rubbing-alcohol\/s?k=rubbing+alcohol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">isopropyl alcohol<\/a>, lint-free cloth, stabilizer, containers, labels<\/li><li>Prepare a clean space with no dust and dirt to ensure a strong label application<\/li><li>Make sure that the products to be labeled are at room temperature to ensure the adhesive will adhere properly<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prep-surface-and-align-labels\">Prep surface and align labels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.avery.com\/f_auto,c_scale,w_700\/web\/blog\/applycandlelabel-clean\" alt=\"clean your container before you apply labels\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Use isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth to remove any residue, dirt, or dust from your container<\/li><li>Stabilize your product between two objects such as blocks of wood or your knees<\/li><li>If applying to a bottle, look for a vertical seam that can be used as a guide for alignment<\/li><li>If applying to a flat surface, find a straight edge and align the corner of the label with that edge<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apply labels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.avery.com\/f_auto,c_scale,w_700\/web\/blog\/applycandlelabel-peel\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-5c87a02d-e2b4-4838-89cc-5d2122434775\"><li>Hold the label by the outer edges to avoid contaminating the adhesive<\/li><li>When applying labels to bottles or jars, start by applying pressure at the center, moving outward to prevent creases<\/li><li>For flat surfaces, start at the edge then roll the remainder of the label onto the surface to<\/li><li>Once the label is flat, press firmly from edge to edge for flat surfaces, or from the center to the edges for rounded containers<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-remove-bubbles-and-wrinkles\">Remove bubbles and wrinkles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" 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