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Sttark's Guide to Using a Spot White Layer
August 30, 2018

Sttark's Guide to Using a Spot White Layer
Article Updated June 1, 2023 Prime Time In the world of custom label printing, there are many different names for the same thing. You may have heard the terms “underprinting”, “base white”, or “underwhite.” In our neck of the woods, we call it “spot white.” In the simplest terms, spot white is a primer layer…
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O'Douds hair care labels printed on Black Vellum
July 26, 2018

I Am Black Vellum
Ladies and gentlemen, we’ve been eagerly anticipating the day we get to unveil our newest material addition, and it’s finally here! The newcomer is a suave specialty paper with a suave name: Black Vellum. We wanted to give the material a proper introduction, but decided we would let Black Vellum speak for itself. The floor…
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Recycled Kraft Paper Labels
July 16, 2018

Recycled Kraft Paper Labels
Do you need custom printed labels that are on an eco-friendly substrate? Our Kraft material is made from 100% PCW paper, so you can breathe easy knowing it is helping to create a sustainable packaging solution. This paper is an un-laminated paper, so we won’t put down a varnish, laminate or any other covering. The…
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Custom Label Graphic Design
April 11, 2018

Sttark's Guide to Preparing Your Custom Label File for Printing
Even with the least competitive of souls, there is something so deeply instilled in us, so primal, so paramount, that we have to, and I mean have to, try and get all of the groceries up the steps and into the house in one trip. Bags rip, oranges roll, and muscles reach a true max,…
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Intricately designed metallic label for Birds Fly South Ale Project
February 21, 2018

How to Create a Metallic Label
People love shiny things! Whether it’s a polished silver dollar or a glimmering diamond jewel, shiny things stop us in our tracks and lure us in for a closer look. Something inside of us wants to hold that object in our hands, tilt it into the light, and watch the reflection ripple across the surface.…
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CMYK Versus RGB: The Colors of Your Custom Label
January 24, 2018

CMYK Versus RGB: The Colors of Your Custom Label
Color theory is mind blowing in a cool way and somewhat technical. Knowing the differences and importance of the CMYK vs RGB color spectrums is super helpful when it comes to creating artwork for your custom label. This knowledge will help ensure that the colors you’d like to see on your printed label will be just that.…
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Yellow van driving down road in monument valley
July 17, 2017

That Iconic (Oval) Bumper Sticker
As summer comes to a close, some of us are squeezing in our last road trips. While flying down the highway (maybe playing the alphabet game) have you noticed just how many black and white ovals are on the back of cars? These bumper stickers seem to be the most common variety, perhaps because they…
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Milk Thistle supplement in an amber bottle.
May 13, 2016

How To Make a Custom Supplement Label
Are you ready to take the next step to a custom supplement label for your product? If that seems daunting, we want to help! Maybe you’ve been making your own supplement labels, and are just exploring what it would take to have a custom label printed. It all starts with a basic understanding of how to place…
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Top Label Printing Companies
April 15, 2016

Top Label Printing Companies
Are you looking for the top label printing companies in America? As the wine industry continues to grow and new businesses take root, top label printing companies across the country are competing for the opportunity to produce your custom printed wine labels. Feel free to actually take a look at the leading 400 printing companies…
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Custom Milk Jug Labels
September 4, 2014

Custom Milk Jug Labels
Not enough people talk about “farm-to-fridge” when it comes to quality foods. If you are in the business of raising and caring for dairy cattle, we have a label for you. For all of the time and effort that you put into your business, you should treat your end product to some custom attention and…
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