Honey and Jam Jar Stickers and Labels for Homemade Products
Homemade honey, jam and chutney sell at farm shops, fairs and online, and the jar is the packaging. A good label is what makes someone pick it up. These are the choices to make before you order stickers for jars.
Lid label or front label?
A small round sticker on the lid is the cheapest way to brand a jar, and it shows when jars are stacked on a stall. A larger front label has room for the name, flavour and a short line about you. Many makers use both: a small round logo on top and a rectangle or square on the front.
Paper, vinyl or clear?
- Paper is the usual choice for jars: a natural, matt look that suits a kraft or cream design, and the most economical.
- Vinyl (waterproof) is better if jars go in a fridge or get handled with wet hands.
- Clear (transparent) shows the colour of the honey or jam through the design, which looks lovely with golden honey or deep red jam.
Sizes
For a standard jar lid a round sticker of 4 to 6 cm is a common starting point; measure your own lid first. For a front label, measure the flat area of the jar, leaving a small gap from the edges. You can type any size in the designer and see it drawn to scale.
What a label usually carries
Your brand name, the product name, and room for the information your product must carry by law. Rules for food labelling in the UK cover things such as ingredients, allergens and weight, and they depend on what you sell and how. Check the current rules with your local Trading Standards or the Food Standards Agency, and give us the finished artwork, which we print as supplied.
Seasonal flavours
Many makers order one brand sticker for the lid and a separate sticker for each flavour, so the base design stays the same across the range. There is no set-up cost, so you can change the artwork for a new season.
More ideas
See also candle stickers for jars and glasses and our overview of custom stickers for small businesses. If you sell the jars in bags or boxes, our bespoke printing service also prints on paper bags and boxes.
Order, no set-up cost
Open the sticker designer, choose the shape and size, upload your logo or add text, and see the price update as you change the quantity. There is no set-up cost, the price per sticker falls as you order more, and you see a sample before the full run. Prices are shown excluding VAT. Free UK next-day delivery: orders placed by 4pm Monday to Friday leave the same day with Evri, fully tracked, next-day where Evri offers it to the address.
Frequently asked questions
Which stickers are best for jam jars?
Paper stickers are the usual choice. Use vinyl if the jars will be chilled or handled wet, and clear if you want the contents to show through.
Can I order different flavour labels?
Yes. Add each design in the designer, or place a separate order per design.
Do you print the legal information for me?
We print the artwork you supply. Check the labelling rules for your product and include the information on your artwork.