In a message dated 96-10-05 07:34:20 EDT, you write:
 
<< I make up flour paste by slowly adding a pint of water to 1/3 cup of
 flour, stirring to get a good mixture as I'm adding the water.  When well
 mixed I cook over medium heat, stirring constantly to avoid scorching, for
 two minutes after boiling begins.  I cool it, add about 5 drops of clove
 oil for a preservative.
 
 I use a paint brush to brush the paste onto a sheet of glass then put the
 label on the glass to pick up the paste.  A wiping motion seems to work
 well.  I use a damp sponge to help in pressing the label to the jar.
 Works well on glass, poorly on plastic.  White glue (aliphatic resin??)
 seems to be ok on plastic though I've used plastic very little and don't
 have a good opinion here. >>
 
Another thing you can try, I learned from a MB in PA,  is to use evaporated
milk for glueing on homemade labels (works great).  Then brush onto a board
or glass as described.
 
Rich Blohm,  NY