Step 1: Take a Seat
Make sure you have a comfortable to chair to sit on so that you can hold your bottle between your legs so that it lies flat. You’ll find that this is far easier than holding your bottle as you’ll have both hands free to align your brilliant new label.
You’ll also want to avoid try to rest your bottle on a table or other level surface as it will start rolling around and make the job ten times harder.
Step 2: Take Aim
Line your label up with where you want it to go before you remove the label backing. Run through the motion a couple of times until it feels second nature and then you’re ready to get peeling. Of course if you’re gluing standard paper then you’ll need to get your glue out, but don’t soak it in the stuff as it will crinkle up and not do your design justice.
Step 3: Apply Smoothly
Once you’ve removed the label back you can apply the label in one smooth motion from one end to the other. Avoid the temptation to slap it right on in one go like you would a stamp; it’s too big to apply in that way. Slide your hand down the bottle, apply the label evenly as you go for best results.
Step 4: The Final Check
Give your label a once over and check for any small air bubbles. They will often start moving towards the edges of the label before popping, but if you want to speed things up you can gently push them to the nearest label edge with your thumb.
Now, we can’t say fairer than that can we?