How to Design a Batch Numbering System That Works for Your Business
Three batch-numbering approaches—date-based, sequential, and hybrid—and how to pick the one that fits your workflow.
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The Label Desk
Tips, guides, and insights from LabelsByHand
What to Include on Packaging Inserts for Handmade Products
A packaging insert is your chance to speak directly to the person who just opened your product—and it works.
Read Article → How to List Ingredients on Natural Skincare Product Labels
Skincare ingredient lists follow a strict order by weight and specific naming rules that vary by product type and where you sell.
Read Article → How to Label and Track Batches of Handmade Products
Batch codes printed on your labels let you track product history, answer customer questions, and spot patterns in quality or shelf life.
Read Article → How to Write Scent Descriptions That Sell Without Misleading
A good scent description names the notes, sets a mood, and lets the customer know what they're actually getting.
Read Article → Gift Tag Messages for Handmade Products: 12 Short Messages to Print
12 short, warm gift tag messages that work across product types and occasions for makers who ship to gift-givers.
Read Article → What to Put on Baked Goods Labels: Required Information for Small Bakeries
Small bakeries need product name, ingredients in descending order, allergen warnings, net weight, and maker contact info on their labels.
Read Article → How to Write Candle Care Instructions for Your Tags
Small-batch candle makers need care tags that protect the candle and the customer. Here's how to write them.
Read Article → What to Write on Handmade Soap Labels: Examples and Required Information
Handmade soap labels need product name, scent, ingredients, weight, and maker name—plus any allergen warnings your soap requires.
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