Make Your Own Jam Jar Labels

Create custom jam jar labels to enhance the presentation of homemade preserves. Suitable for events, gifts, or small businesses, these high-quality personalised labels are delivered directly to your doorstep.

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Make your own personalised jam labels

Are you a small business or home preserver looking for custom jam jar labels? Personalise your jars with your logo, product name, and ingredient information to create a polished, branded look. Jam and jelly labels are among our most popular choices—and it's easy to see why. A well-designed label transforms a simple jar of homemade preserves into a thoughtful gift or a product worth paying for.

Whether you're creating labels for marmalade, plum jam, strawberry conserve, fig preserve, or any other variety, the right label adds that finishing touch. You might also consider spice jar labels if you're expanding into chutneys or flavoured salts.

Looking for waterproof protection? We recommend our waterproof, plastic, or clear materials—all three feature strong permanent adhesive and withstand exposure to moisture, making them ideal for jars stored in fridges or damp pantries. For a more rustic, artisan aesthetic, our cream textured paper offers a luxury look that can help position your products at a premium price point (though it's not waterproof, so best for dry storage).

Prepare for the jam-making season with tips from our blog, and explore our full range of food label stickers for all your preserving needs.
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Choose your label format, size, shape and material

One of the biggest advantages of our custom printing service is complete flexibility. You're not limited to standard sizes or shapes—design labels that fit your jars perfectly.

Label sizes for every jar

From small hexagonal jars to large Kilner-style preserving jars, we offer a wide range of label sizes. Our most popular sizes for jam jars include:

  • 64mm x 38 mm – ideal for front-of-jar branding on smaller jars
  • 80mm x 45mm – fits standard 340g jam jars perfectly
  • Round labels (40mm–80mm diameter) – great for jar lids
  • Custom sizes – upload your exact dimensions for a tailored fit
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Format types

We can print your Jam labels in 4 different formats

  • Labels on sheets - practical, economical and fast delivery
  • Labels on rolls - good for higher volumes and easy to apply
  • Single stickers - ideal to hand out or slip into boxes
  • Swing tags - attach to the jar neck with string, no sticky adhesive

Shape options

Choose from classic rectangles with either square or round corners, elegant ovals, or eye-catching circles. For something more distinctive, try scalloped edges or completely custom die-cut shapes that match your brand identity.

Material choices

Your material choice affects both appearance and durability:

  • White paper – clean, classic look with excellent print quality
  • Cream textured paper – premium feel for gift-worthy preserves
  • Clear material – modern "no-label" look
  • Waterproof plastic – essential for refrigerated products or damp environments
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Why choose our jam label printing service

When your jam jars represent your brand—or a heartfelt gift—quality matters. Our professional printing service delivers results that simply aren't achievable with standard office equipment.

Every label is produced using commercial-grade digital printing, ensuring vibrant colours, crisp text, and consistent quality across every single label. Whether you order 24 labels or 2,400, each one meets the same exacting standards.

As food labelling specialists, we understand the unique requirements of preserve labels. You can download a digital proof to review before ordering, so you can be confident your labels will look exactly as you intended.
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Supporting small start-up businesses

Here at Avery, we actively support start-up businesses and independent producers. We understand that when you're just starting out, you can't commit to thousands of labels before you've tested your market.

That's why we offer low minimum order quantities—perfect for trialling different designs, testing label sizes on various jar types, or launching a new preserve flavour without overcommitting. Our digitally printed small business labels are produced to the same high standard as large commercial runs, just in quantities that make sense for growing businesses.

Many of our customers start with a small batch to check sizing and design, then return for larger orders once they've refined their branding. Our team is always happy to advise on material choices, sizing, and design considerations—just give us a call. We genuinely enjoy hearing from customers building their preserve businesses.
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Applying labels to different jar types

Getting a perfect label application depends on understanding your jar's surface. Here's how to achieve bubble-free, professional results every time.

Standard jam jars

Most jam jars have smooth, slightly curved glass surfaces. Apply labels when jars are clean, dry, and at room temperature. Start from one edge and smooth outward to push air bubbles toward the edges. Our permanent adhesive bonds strongly to glass within 24 hours.

Kilner and clip-top jars

These classic preserving jars often have more pronounced curves and embossed glass. Choose flexible materials like our white or clear plastic labels, which conform to curves without wrinkling. Avoid placing labels over raised glass lettering—position them on smooth sections for best adhesion.

Hexagonal and novelty jars

Faceted jars offer multiple flat surfaces, making them surprisingly easy to label. Smaller labels work best—one per flat face—rather than trying to wrap around corners. Consider a combination of a front label for branding and a lid label for variety identification.

Lid labels

Top-of-lid labels are brilliant for identifying flavours when jars are stored from above. Round labels suit flat lids perfectly; for slightly domed lids, choose a flexible material that won't lift at the edges.

Frequently asked questions

The easiest approach is to use our Design & Print software, which offers free jam jar label templates you can customise with your own text, images, and branding. Simply choose your label size, select a template or start from scratch, add your details, and place your order. We handle all the printing and deliver finished labels ready to apply. If you have existing artwork, you can upload your own designs directly—just ensure they're high resolution (300 DPI) for the best print quality.

Kilner jars and clip-top preserving jars have curved surfaces and often feature embossed glass, which can make labelling tricky. For best results, choose a flexible label material like our clear or white plastic options—these conform to curves without wrinkling. Position your label on a smooth section of glass, avoiding any raised lettering or decorative patterns. Clean the jar thoroughly before application, apply at room temperature, and smooth from the centre outward to prevent air bubbles. A lid label is also a great option for Kilner jars, making it easy to identify contents when stored on shelves.

For canned jam in traditional glass jars, you'll want labels that withstand moisture and temperature changes. Choose waterproof materials if your jars will be refrigerated or stored in potentially damp conditions. Include essential information: the preserve type, ingredients (especially allergens), net weight, production date, and best-before date. If you're selling commercially, UK food labelling regulations require specific information—our larger label formats give you space for all mandatory details whilst maintaining attractive branding. Apply labels to clean, dry jars at room temperature for the strongest adhesion.