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title: Guide for manual labelling | Oppaca
description: How can I apply my labels manually on my products?
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# [Guide for manual labelling | Oppaca](https://www.oppaca.com/en/blog/tips-and-tricks/how-can-i-apply-my-labels-manually)

 Written by [Stefano Artuffo](https://www.oppaca.com/en/blog/author/stefano-artuffo) | Apr 2, 2020 10:00:00 PM

##### You have finally printed your **customized labels **or **stickers**, it is time to **apply them **on your products! Possibly your organization has quite recently begun and you don't have the chance to apply your **labels **with machinery.

##### Today we will see, in certain means, how many options we have  to apply them by hand without issues. 

##### First of all You need to be sure that your **product's bottles**, **jars** and other **container** is **free of dust**, condense, fingerprints and other kinds of dirt. To defeat this issue, it is important to pass a microfibre material with isopropyl alcohol over the surface. Once the surface is dry you can continue to apply your **labels**. 

##### Now we'll see some different methods to **apply your labels manually**.

### The Squeegee technique

With this technique you will require the help of a hand-held object called **squeegee**. Start by removing the label from the backing substrate and applying it from one side to the container. The straight edge will let you apply uniform weight on the label so that it will be applied homogeneously and no air bubbles will stay underneath.

### Center First

With this technique you should begin by first applying the focal piece of the **label **on the container. Press the **label **in the center gently and stick it to the container by pressing solidly in the middle with your thumbs. When the center piece of the **label **is solidly fixed, slide your thumbs to one side and left individually, in that way you will release the air and avoid creating bubbles. Proceed until the label has been applied completely. 

### The "Fingerless" Method

The **"Fingerless" Method **is an incredible alternative for any kind of **label**, especially if you have **clear labels **since you will not touch with your fingers the backing glue. Utilizing this strategy, you can ensure your **adhesive label **is arranged effectively by stripping just one edge away from the support paper and sticking it to your container. When you have the label's edge set up, strip off the support paper and press the sticker down.

 

##### We hope that this suggestions will help You in **applying your labels manually **to any kind of product, do you want to print your **adhesive labels **with us? Then click [here](https://www.oppaca.com/en/products/adhesive-labels?hsLang=en) to order them online or drop us an email [oppaca@oppaca.com](mailto:oppaca@oppaca.com)**.**

 

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