DYMO Embossing Label Maker

Who remembers using one of these back in the 1970s or 80s? If you do – welcome back! If you didn’t, you’re in for a (surprisingly satisfying) label-making treat. This dial-and-click Embossing Label Maker lets you create retro sticky labels to stick to any and every smooth, clean surface. And you will, just because it’s so much fun…

How it works

Slot in the included cassette tape and press the trigger to feed the tape through the hole at the top. Then turn the dial till it shows the letter or number you want in the little window at the front, and press the trigger again to stamp it into the tape. Keep dialling and pressing until you’ve created the word or words you want, and then line up the scissor icon and press the trigger again to cut. You’ll be left with a sticky name tape, with clear capital letters embossed in white against whatever colour tape you’re using (it comes with black, but other colours are available).

Get organised

Once you’ve got the hang of it, it’s so easy to use you’ll be dialling, clicking and sticking all over your now-beautifully organised home. It’s fantastic in the kitchen for labelling jars of ingredients, herbs and spices (and giving them a great retro-style look too); perfect for craft supplies; and just think how easy it’ll be to put your hands on exactly the right size of nail, or screw, or carpet tack in the garage. And the durable plastic tape is resistant to water, oils and milder solvents, so you can use it pretty much anywhere.

With a soft-grip handle to protect your hand from all the enthusiastic label-making you’re going to get up to.

Comes with a cassette loaded with 9mm wide black tape.

Embosser 16 x 9 x 20cm. Included black tape 9mm wide x 3m long.