http://ask.metafilter.com/tags/balm Questions tagged with 'balm' at Ask MetaFilter. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 07:39:11 -0800 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 07:39:11 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/84298/How%2Ddo%2DI%2Dmake%2Dprofessionallooking%2Dhomemade%2Dlip%2Dbalm%2Dlabels How do I make semi-professional, waterproof labels for handmade lip balm tubes? I am looking for a way to make labels that will fit on .15oz (4.25g) lip balm tubes. The labels need to be approximately 2 X 2 inches, have permanent adhesive to stay on the plastic well, need to be water resistant so the ink does not rub off, and have the ability to print on an ink jet printer. I have tried Avery 6572 Permanent labels, however the ink smeared and rubbed off the label. I then tried Avery 6578 Durable I.D. labels that are water-resistant, then I realized they were for laser printers only and will not work on my ink jet printer. I am seeking the most effective, best-looking way to create a durable label for the lip balm I make or an attracive, professional way to water proof permanent labels. I appreciate any suggestions. tag:ask.metafilter.com,2008:site.84298 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 07:39:11 -0800 balm crafts hobbies homemade labels lip lipbalm lipbalmlabels starsnstars http://ask.metafilter.com/18245/How%2Ddo%2DI%2Dstop%2Dusing%2Dchapstick I use it way too much, and find that whenever I start using less then normal, my lips quickly dry out and then crack and peel up. So I lick them, which just dries them out. I've tried to just stop using the stuff (cold turkey), but my lips just turned to sandpaper, and I couldn't stop licking them and rubbing them together, and they even got to the point where they would bleed a little. Is there anything I can do besides buying a little tube of smack? How do I stop needing to us the stuff so much? tag:ask.metafilter.com,2005:site.18245 Mon, 02 May 2005 10:37:05 -0800 balm chapstick lip stop using kjell