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5 Mistakes To Avoid When Designing Cosmetic Labels
November 21, 2022

5 Mistakes To Avoid When Designing Cosmetic Labels
There are countless cosmetic companies around the country. Pick up any cosmetic product, and you’ll notice it lists all the product details; this is because the FDA requires companies to clearly display product information to consumers. If you’re a local cosmetic startup, be sure to know these five mistakes to avoid when designing cosmetic labels.…
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Whispering Willow Soap Co bath products
July 29, 2022

How to Design Custom Clear Labels
If you’re looking to take your label game to the next level, you might want to consider going clear. Clear labels can do anything. They practically disappear when adhered to glass, giving your product a highly-coveted “no label” look, and they show off the product inside as well. We all know you have a great…
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O'Douds labels with black background.
July 29, 2022

Choosing Black Ink for Printing
Color accuracy is key to achieving the best look for your brand. This goes for all colors, especially black. That’s right! Not all black inks are created equal. In this article, we will talk about the difference between 100% Black(or K) and Rich Black and which one to use for your custom labels or cartons.…
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Sttark's Complete Guide to Color Printing
July 15, 2022

Sttark's Complete Guide to Color Printing
Complete Guide to Color Printing Printed materials are vital for almost any business out there. Custom labels, product packaging, shipping materials, and more all need to be printed to keep your business running. Whether you’re using an at-home label printer or have upgraded to a professional label printer, you may have noticed color variations between…
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Sttark's Guide to Making Print-Ready Designs in Canva
March 10, 2022

Sttark's Guide to Making Print-Ready Designs in Canva
If you’re just starting out your business and working with limited funds, finding an affordable graphic designer is seemingly impossible. Fortunately, there are many amazing (and affordable) freelance designers to be found online, or you can work with free design software. Canva is one of those free online design tools that are incredibly easy to…
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How to Design a Stunning Wine Label
February 28, 2022

How to Design a Stunning Wine Label
Whether bottling wine from your own vineyard, giving bottles as gifts, or marketing a private label wine with your own brand, a well-designed wine label is a must. Connoisseurs, collectors, and casual drinkers alike all have one thing in common: they love a good label. When designing your custom wine label, you’ll need to follow…
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10 Best Places to Design Labels Online
January 11, 2022

10 Best Places to Design Labels Online
Whether you’re a startup or an established brand, an eye-catching label design for your product is a must. While a professional graphic designer that understands your brand and product is key for good product label design, it does not mean that you need an in-house design team. The good news is that there are tons…
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Two floating ice cream containers with vibrant custom tapered labels.
September 29, 2021

How to Label a Tapered Container or Curved Surface
Straight lines and right angles certainly have their place in product packaging, but curved and tapered bottles, cans, and containers are a must for many product types. Designing curved or tapered labels for your products is simple if you know the process to use. In this post, we’ll share step-by-step instructions to ensure the taper…
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Create your own product labels
November 11, 2020

Ultimate Guide to Creating Your Own Product Label
Getting to the point where you’re ready to create your product’s label is an exciting place to be. It’s also a very important stage in the process of launching a product. After all, a product’s label is one of the most valuable pieces of marketing collateral you have. It’s the first thing a consumer sees…
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October 22, 2020

Stickers Vs. Labels: What’s the Difference?
If you are looking for a creative way to label your product or promote your brand, you’ve probably found yourself searching for custom labels or stickers–or both. By now you might be wondering, what’s the difference? Essentially, labels and stickers are the same thing. The printing process is identical and labels and stickers function exactly…
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