Method of making matrix free thin labels

A method of making discrete labels on a temporary carrier web having a first release surface and a second release surface which comprises:

• forming discrete label face films releasably adhered to the first release surface of the carrier web and comprising at least one layer of radiation-cured polymer by coating discrete areas on the first release surface corresponding to the labels being made with at least one layer of radiation-curable liquid and curing the liquid by exposure to polymerizing radiation;
• applying pressure sensitive adhesive in liquid form over the discrete label face films substantially in register with the label face films;
• solidifying the liquid adhesive to form discrete labels, each label having a face film releasably adhered to the first release surface of the carrier web and the layer of pressure sensitive adhesive on the side of the label opposite the carrier web;
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• laminating a first portion of carrier web having such a label thereon with a second portion of carrier web, the second release surface of the second portion of carrier web being in contact with the adhesive layer of the label on the first portion of carrier web, the adhesion between the adhesive and the second release surface being weaker than the adhesion between the face film and the first release surface, whereby the second portion of carrier web can be removed from the label to expose the adhesive while leaving the label releasably adhered to the first portion of carrier web.