With so many different sticker materials available it can sometimes be difficult to know which one is best to fit your needs. Many vehicles today have tinted windows, making it difficult to see stickers placed inside.

White Vinyl is specifically created for use with vehicles. It is weatherproof and able to withstand elements like UV rays and rain. It can be placed on almost every type of surface, including glass, metal, wood and plastic, and will not leave any adhesive residue behind once removed.

• What Are Some Sticker Materials?
• 7 Types of Sticker and Label Materials
• How do I Choose The Right Label Material?
• What Kind of Vinyl Should I Use for Labels?
• Is Glossy or Matte Better For Stickers?
• What Are The Types of Labels?
• What is The Difference Between Decal And Sticker?
• How do Professionals Make Stickers?
• Is Cricut Sticker Paper Waterproof?
• Can You Use Sticker Paper in a Regular Printer?
• How do You Make Your Own Stickers?
• Are Vistaprint Stickers Waterproof?
• What Kinds of Stickers Are Popular?
• What is The Best Sticker Material For Your Project?
• Are Stickers Trendy?
• How do You Come up With a Sticker Idea?

What Are Some Sticker Materials?

Clear Vinyl

Print on clear vinyl. Outside or inside application. Lasts up to 5 years. May leave adhesive residue on surfaced when removed.

Front-Facing Cling

Print on white cling. Low Tack adhesive. Inside window application only. Lasts up to 6 months.

Glow in the Dark Vinyl

Print on off-white vinyl. Glows green in darkness for up to an hour. Does not leave adhesive residue when removed. Lasts up to 5 years indoors.

Permanent Adhesive

Print on permanent adhesive white vinyl. Will leave adhesive residue on surface. Select when looking to achieve a permanent sticker that you do not plan on removing. Lasts up to 5 years.

Front-Facing Adhesive

Reverse print on clear vinyl with layer of white ink behind design. Inside application. Lasts up to 5 years. May leave adhesive residue when removed.

Reflective Vinyl

Print on white reflective vinyl. Outside application. Will reflect light similar to a road sign. Lasts up to 5 years. May leave some adhesive residue when removed.

White Vinyl (Most Popular)

Print on white vinyl. Preferred material. Does not leave adhesive residue on surface when removed. Lasts up to 5 years. Designed specifically for car application.

Clear Cling

Print on clear cling. Low Tack adhesive. Window application only. Lasts up to 6 months.

Magnet

Print on white vinyl applied to magnetic sheeting. Inside and outside application. Won’t leave adhesive residue when removed. Lasts up to 2 years.

White Cling

Print on white cling. Low Tack adhesive. Window application only. Lasts up to 6 months.

Perforated Film

Print on perforated film. Outside application. Does not obstruct view from inside looking out. Won’t leave adhesive residue when removed. Lasts up to 5 years.

Material	Looks best on	Avoid	Durability
Clear Vinyl	Everything	Nothing	Lasts up to 5 years
Front-Facing Cling	Clear Glass	Tinted Glass	Lasts up to 6 months
Glow in the Dark Vinyl	Smooth, Flat Surfaces	Nothing	Last up to 5 yeas for indoor use, not intended for long-term outdoor use.
Permanent Adhesive	Everything	Painted Indoor Walls	Lasts up to 5 years
Front-Facing Adhesive	Clear Glass	Tinted Glass	Lasts up to 5 years
Reflective Vinyl	Everything	Nothing	Lasts up to 5 years
White Vinyl (Most Popular)	Everything	Nothing	Lasts up to 5 years
Clear Cling	Flat Glass Surfaces	Uneven or Textured Glass Surfaces	Lasts up to 6 months
Magnet	Flat surfaces made of metal	Curved or plastic surfaces	Lasts up to 2 years.
White Cling	Flat Surfaces	Surfaces that are uneven or textured	Lasts up to 6 months
Perforated Film	Storefront Windows	Opaque Surfaces	Lasts up to 3 years

7 Types of Sticker and Label Materials

Labeling is an important aspect of branding. It helps make the identification of things easier. Have you ever wondered, why not all labels look the same? This is because they are made from different materials. What are these materials?

Read Also: Inspiring Sticker Design Examples

The following are 7 popular types of sticker and label materials:

1. Industrial Vinyl:

This is a suitable material for outdoor labels. Most good quality industrial vinyl materials offer 9-11 years of resistance from UV radiation. Also, labels made from these materials are chemical and weather resistant.

The material offers excellent flexibility, which makes it ideal for application on sharply curved surfaces, as well as rivets. Vinyl labels are typically used for pipeline labels, rental equipment, fleet decals, and cable tray labels.

2. Polyester:

The polyester labels come in several types and shapes. The most popular option is a metalized look, which offers a chrome finish or mirror-like perfection. Sometimes it is confused with stainless steel. This material is suitable for outdoor and indoor applications, and ideal for labeling control pipes and panels.

Most polyester labels can easily withstand harsh operating conditions or weather conditions and equipped with a long-lasting adhesive. Various popular choices exist for polyester materials, such as chrome or mirror-like finish, which looks like stainless steel.

3. Polypropylene Labels:

These labels are considered ideal replacements for vinyl labels, and provide excellent solvent resistance. Polypropylene labels are affordable than polyester labels, and they offer better clarity. These labels are distinguished on the basis of their coating, adhesive, and colors. The following are some popular types of these labels:
i) Chrome (Silver) BOPP Labels: This label material is oil and water-resistant, and has a mirror-like finish.
ii) Clear BOPP Labels: These are clear polypropylene (BOPP) material. This material offers the same properties as chrome silver labels, such as water resistance. Clear BOPP labels are well-suited for window stickers.
iii)Removable White BOPP Labels: These labels have less adhesive than regular BOPP labels.
iv) White BOPP Labels: The labels have a permanent adhesive and is impervious to water or oils. These labels are ideal for body and bath products, and several food and beverage products.

4. Recycled Labels:

As the name suggests, these labels are created from 100% recycled material. It is a #55 paper material, which is an ideal option if earthy appearance is desired. Kraft labels are not suited for lamination, hence are not water or oil resistant. These labels are ideal for machine applications. The label must be removed in hot water. Vellum labels and Kraft labels are the popular types of recycled labels in use today.

5. Satin Labels:

These labels are basically satin acetate cloth labels, which are ideal for spirit or wine labels. Satin labels will add a beautiful dimension to your product packaging. It is also ideal for holiday gifting purposes.

6. Fluorescent Paper Labels:

These labels are flood coated on the synthetic material. Most fluorescent and foil paper labels are available in colors like red, pink, orange, and green. The labels of this type are used for alerting people.

7. Foil Paper Labels:

Foil paper labels are available in dull, bright, silver, or gold. These Labels are generally used as a holiday or food stickers.

How do I Choose The Right Label Material?

When you use the wrong materials and adhesives, you put yourself at a high risk for incorrect, damaged, or missing labels. If your operation must meet certain compliance standards and you could have heavy fines levied against you for unreadable labels, choosing the wrong material can cause misprints and major issues. You can also damage your printing equipment by using the wrong media.

Reduce your total cost of ownership (TCO) by choosing the correct printer supplies you will get the best results and your hardware will last longer.

Choosing the right label material makes all the difference when it comes to printing your labels. There are many types of paper and film face stocks available, and each option is best-suited for a specific purpose, print method, and application, so choosing the right option matters.

Common paper face stocks:

• Thermal transfer: This stock is created for printers using a thermal ribbon. The thermal print head heats the back of the ribbon, melting it and transferring the marks onto the label.
• Direct thermal: This is different from thermal transfer in that it is the label, rather than the ribbon, that is heat-sensitive. The print head heats the label, which causes the colors to change.
• Semi-gloss: This material has a sheen to it without looking fully glossy. Labels are printed directly on the semi-gloss paper.
• High gloss: Another paper medium on which labels are directly printed.—the difference being that this paper has a higher shine.
• Laser: This paper label is self-explanatory in that it is meant for printers that use lasers rather than ink to create the image.
• Inkjet: This paper is designed to absorb ink from inkjet label printers and dry quickly to prevent smudging.

Some common film face stocks:

• Polyester: This film is ruggedized for tough conditions and made to resist tears and scratches.
• Polyethylene: This material is more malleable and pliant and is often used for labeling curved surfaces like bottles.
• Polyimide: This heat-resistant film is ideal for electronics and surfaces that may encounter extreme temperatures.
• Polypropylene: This film is the most common and is relatively inexpensive, used for short-term labeling applications.
• Vinyl: This stretchy film offers more flexibility while still being durable enough to be used in outdoor applications.

Common label adhesive types:

Permanent: Exactly like it sounds, this adhesive works great for general purposes where a long-term application is needed, however it may not stick well to certain specialty materials and surfaces.

Removable: These labels come in a range of aggressiveness. Some can be removed and replaced over and over, and some can only be removed once or twice. It depends on the application and the purpose.

All-temp: For environments with extreme temperatures, this adhesive is ideal. Cold-temp and freezer label adhesives fall into this category as well.

Aggressive: While “permanent” is well-suited for most applications, sometimes specialty applications call for something stronger, which is where this type is used.

What Kind of Vinyl Should I Use for Labels?

Ultimately, there are two main types of vinyl used for crafting, signs, and other creative projects. The type of vinyl you use depends on your project and the material you wish to apply the vinyl. Let’s break it down!

Adhesive Vinyl

Adhesive vinyl is primarily used for signs, decals, and most solid surface projects. By solid surface we mean materials such as glass, vehicles, windows, keychains and more.

There are two types of Adhesive Vinyl and you’ll want to make sure you’re using the right kind for your project. Most adhesive vinyls are classified as permanent or removable.

Quick Tip: Adhesive Vinyl is often referred to as 651 vinyl. While 651 vinyl is a brand of adhesive vinyl, referring to all pressure sensitive vinyls as 651 would be incorrect. The simplest explanation (Thanks to Sheldon from Big Bang Theory) would be “While all Jacuzzis are Hot Tubs, Not all Hot Tubs are Jacuzzis”.

Outdoor Permanent Vinyl

Oracal 651 Outdoor Vinyl is perfect for car decals, vehicle lettering, tumblers, mugs, signs and most outdoor projects. Oracal 651 has a clear, solvent based adhesive that is rated for 4-6 years outdoors. While it’s considered “permanent” it can be removed in most cases with some heat and patience. Oracal 651 comes in 64 beautiful colors.

Having spent nearly 20 years in the sign business, I used Oracal 651 Vinyl more than any other material. It’s bright, vibrant and cuts and weeds effortlessly.

From lettering cups and tumblers to creating vehicle graphics, Oracal 651 is our go-to vinyl for it’s versatility and ease of use.

Glitter Adhesive Vinyl

Glitter Adhesive Vinyl can be a fun and unique way to add sparkle to your tumbler, sign or project. VinylPacks offers several glitter vinyl options.

• Siser EasyPSV Glitter Vinyl
• StyleTech Transparent Glitter Vinyl

Etched Glass Vinyl

Glass Etch Vinyl allows your to create beautiful rich looking designs that appear to be etched in glass. Whether creating a one of a kind wine glass or adding scenic design or monogram to your glass door, etched glass vinyl will surely wow both you and your customer.

StarCraft HD Vinyl

Indoor Removable Adhesive Vinyl

Siser EasyPSV Removable Vinyl is our indoor removable vinyl or choice. This beautiful matte finish vinyl features a water based removable adhesive that removes clean from interior walls and surfaces.

Removable vinyl is also widely used in the automotive world for adding pricing and payment information to the windshields of cars and trucks on the lot.

Oracal 631 is mostly for indoor use and has a matte finish with a water based adhesive that is designed to be removed without leaving any sticky residue or glue behind. Oracal 631 is perfect for interior wall art or quotes and is suitable for use on painted walls or other surfaces that are not exposed to outdoor elements.

Is Glossy or Matte Better For Stickers?

Both glossy and matte finishes hold color beautifully, feature the same 3M graphic vinyl and are UV resistant. They can both be used indoors and out; so, it’s really a matter of personal taste which surface finish you prefer.

Glossy: this finish is super shiny and it makes a sticker pop with shine. Laptop stickers or event stickers really get a lot of attention thanks to a high gloss shine. You get a lot of color contrast due to the shine, so colors really pop. Glossy die cut stickers and decals have a decidedly modern feel with a lot of energy. If your sticker or decal has a lot of colors in it, go for glossy.

Matte: this has a soft satin appearance with a very low sheen. It’s ideal for stickers that have a photo image or a lot of detail. This finish provides low glare, so stickers blend in well to any surface it is adhered to.

If you prefer a more subtle and muted look or your artwork has few colors—let matte add some extra sophistication. Matte finishes give an almost vintage feel to your decals thanks to its more eggshell toned coating.

What Are The Types of Labels?

Labels can be divided in four types. They are brand label, grade label, descriptive label and informative label. These different types of labels can be described as follows:

1. Brand label
If only brand is used on package of a product, this is called brand label. Brand itself is expressed in label. Brand label is put on some cloth. It tells the name of the cloth, e.g, ‘Sanforised’. Similarly, label is used on soap e.g, Lux, Hamam, Rexona etc.

2. Grade label
Some products have given grade label. This type of label shows the grade of the product. It shows the quality of products by words, letters, or figure. A,B,C,D grade can be put on peas packed into cans. Similarly, grade label can be mentioned as 1,2,3,4 grades for packed wheat,. Some firms may use labels as good, better, best etc. on their products.

3. Descriptive label
Descriptive label give information about the feature, using instruction, handling, security etc. of the products. Descriptive label is used for the products whose grade cannot be differentiated.

4. Informative label
Informative label gives information about the product. Using method and security of the product, name of the producer, manufactured date, expiry date, name of intermediary, additional instructions regarding the use of the product etc. are mentioned in informative label.

Descriptive label gives general information about the product whereas informative label gives maximum information about the product including its use, manufacturer etc.

What is The Difference Between Decal And Sticker?

The trick is figuring out which one is right for you. Decals and stickers are very similar. Oftentimes, they are used interchangeably. Decals, stickers, and labels are all comprised of two layers: a paper backing and an adhesive layer.

The adhesive layer is placed on the paper backing (usually some form of wax paper or something equivalent) and the design is printed on the front of the adhesive layer. The adhesive layer can be made of a number of materials including vinyl, paper, and aluminum.

When it comes to buying decals, stickers, or something else like labels, there are a number of things to consider: intended use, size/quantity, application surface/location, and lifespan.

Intended Use

Decals, labels, and stickers share many of the same qualities, but the key differences lie in their intended use. Typically stickers are used for logos and illustrations. Labels are used for more informative purposes such as product packaging. And decals are used for decoration or advertising purposes on floors, windows, walls, vehicles, etc..

Size/Quantity

Stickers and labels are usually smaller in nature and applied to smaller products such as laptops, water bottles, and other product packaging. Decals, on the other hand, are usually larger and applied to things such as walls, windows, floors, and vehicles.

Because of their size, decals are usually ordered in smaller quantities. A business might order one wall decal for their wall and/or one window decal for their window. Stickers are ordered in quantities of one to many.

Businesses may want to buy stickers with their company’s logo to hand out to employees or customers. Because of their intended use, labels are sold in rolls and come in large quantities.

Application Surface/Location

As mentioned above, decals are great for walls, windows, and floors. With that said, there are a number of different types of decals. A decal that goes on the floor is different than a decal that would go on a wall and both of those are different than a decal that would go on a window. If you’re looking for a decal/sticker that can be used outdoors and is more permanent, check out our permanent decals.

Stickers are typically used for small format advertising. They are typically applied to smooth surfaces and can be easily removed. If you’re looking for something that’s easy to install, stickers are perfect. People like to decorate their laptops, notebooks, and water bottles in stickers.

Labels are primarily used on product packaging: jars, cans, bags, bottles, etc. They come in rolls making them quick and easy to install on numerous items.

Lifespan

Another important factor to consider is lifespan. Decals last the longest, followed by stickers, and then labels. If you are looking for something that will last over a year, you will want to go with some type of decal. If you’re looking for something that is small and quick and easy to install, you’ll want to go with a sticker or label.

How do Professionals Make Stickers?

You can create your sticker design using whatever application or image editing software you’re familiar with. But like anything you attempt to do yourself, sticker printing can get costly if you don’t do it right the first few times. To help avoid this, here are a few very important things you should remember.

Tip #1: Color match. The accuracy of your colors will rely heavily on the print process you selection. CMYK is most commonly used for home printing and budget-friendly professional presses. This process involves layering color ink in dots until it creates the desired color on the page.

Nearly all home and office printers use CMYK processing, and even professional-grade photo printers use a similar concept (though with far more ink color diversity). CMYK processing will give you good, color accurate results at a reasonable price. A second option for vinyl stickers is Pantone® color.

Pantone is a superior option for total color correctness and consistency, especially for stickers that involve a large area of solid color. While upwards of 10 percent of CMYK tones can be lost, Pantone is as close to accurate from screen to sticker as you can get.

Not surprisingly, it can also come with a premium price tag for custom designs, and really isn’t something you can easily produce on your own. You wouldn’t use Pantone for, say, custom name tags at a company meet and greet, for example.

Tip #2: Choosing the right colors. Lighter color values don’t always translate well using the CMYK process. In many instances, colors on the lightest 10 percent of the spectrum don’t translate at all. What this means is the subtle yellow or pink shading on your sticker may just look white to the casual observer—a look that can wash out your design.

Similarly, designs that incorporate a lot of black will vary in effect depending on what color balances make up the black tone in the design. In other words, the colors that combine to create your black tone on your screen will determine what ratios of black and color ink go onto the page.

The wrong design choices can result in tinted black hues or color casts. StickerRobot wrote brief and invaluable rundown on how to get both light and dark colors right the first time you print.

Tip #3: Permanence. Not all stickers are designed to last forever. Differences in ink, print process, and paper will result in differences in longevity, so it’s wise to confirm that you’re using the right materials (or ordering the right type of stickers from the press).

Few things are more unfortunate for your brand than investing in a run of vinyl bumper stickers that peel and fade in less than a year, leaving unsightly remnants behind on your car. Not every sticker you make will need to stand up to the test of time, and not every sticker will have to face rain and sun fading. But if that’s your intention be sure to do your homework on your supply choices.

Tip #4: Die cutting. Shaping your stickers creates a strong visual effect that emphasizes your design elements. Die cutting is the quickest and easiest way to custom cut your stickers or decals to size.

Professional presses often feature die cutting as an option for sticker printing making it quick and easy, but you can also choose to do it yourself with the help of a laser cutter. Some other considerations to keep in mind when printing from home:

Tip #5: Break up large areas of color. Printing consistent solid color over big areas isn’t easy (or cheap, for that matter). Pantone will print cleaner and more solid color but it does cost more than standard CMYK printing. Plus, you can’t really do it from home. Another solution is to avoid designing stickers with big areas of solid color.

Tip #6: Select best print quality. Nearly every print driver features multiple degrees of print quality, designed to customize your print speed and the amount of ink used. When you’re printing high-quality stickers, you’ll want to switch to the best quality print mode. This will take longer than standard or draft mode printing, but the results will be much better. 

You can change the settings in the printer properties section of your printer menu and while you are at it,  you will also want to select the correct type of paper or media.  For example, on our Canon PIXMA TR8620, we changed the print quality setting from “standard” to “high” and selected the “glossy photo paper” setting for printing with our LD sticker paper. 

If you see a couple of glossy printer settings like in the screenshot below, the number just corresponds with the thickness of the paper.  The larger the number, the thicker the paper. 

After you are done printing, give your stickers around 15-20 minutes to dry before you start cutting them out or applying them to anything.  This allows time for the ink to settle into the paper and reduces the chances of smearing.

Tip #7: Ink cartridges. Always make sure your ink supplies are well stocked before printing out stickers. When one color or another is running low, it can cause your colors to come out wrong. And if you’re printing a number of stickers, running out of ink can lead to an untimely trip to the store to buy more.

Yes, ink is expensive, but you can save a lot by purchasing compatible cartridges from reputable retailers. These cartridges are often made from the same component pieces as brand name cartridges, but custom refilled and tested to ensure great results. Plus, they cost as much as forty-to-fifty percent less than brand name ink.

Tip #8: Check for paper compatibility. Different printer models have limits on the thickness and proportions of the paper they print. This is especially true of compact laser printers, whose internal workings don’t work well with thicker papers.

But chances are, if you’re thinking of printing stickers, you’re probably using an inkjet printer. Inkjet printers use either dye or pigment based ink and it would help to know what paper types work best with one over the other as this can also make a great difference in your overall print output.

For instance our LD Glossy Sticker Paper–just like most gloss coated media–works great with dye-based ink. Once you know where to start, getting the results you want from your sticker or decal campaign is easy. Stickers are an often overlooked way to get the most bang for your marketing buck.

Whether you’re making stickers on your own for an office event or doing a full professional print run as part a packaging giveaway, taking the time to make sure your design and supplies are right for the job will help ensure your happiness with the results.

How to Print on Avery Pre-Cut Inkjet Sticker Labels

1. Prepare your template. Avery has free downloadable templates in Microsoft Word, Adobe programs, and Google Docs formats. All you need to do is download the right template for your Avery product and make sure your design fits the template.
2. When your template is ready, the next thing you should do is print it on a blank piece of paper. Line it up with a sheet of Avery pre-cut stickers to check if the placement of your design is aligned with the labels. Make sure to fix the positioning before printing on the Avery pre-cut sticker sheets.
3. Load sticker paper onto your printer. Check with your printer manual if it has any special instructions for loading sticker paper.
4. Make sure the paper width lever doesn’t touch the edges of the paper so it doesn’t buckle.
5. Print your finalized templates.
6. Let the ink dry before removing the stickers from the sheet.
7. Don’t print on the same sheet a second time  as this might cause your printer to jam.

Sticker printing can seem like an intimidating task but once you’re familiar with the process and know what to look out for, you can then focus on expanding the creative aspect of your design–not the other way around. Familiarizing yourself with the technicalities of sticker printing first can save you frustration AND a lot of money.

Is Cricut Sticker Paper Waterproof?

Because of the nature of printable sticker products, with them being paper-backed or cardstock-based, you technically can’t waterproof stickers. We can, however, make them highly water-resistant by adding a laminate or a water-impermeable product like a polyurethane spray.

However, Cricut printable vinyl is not only waterproof and tear resistant, but it can also be fully customized and compatible with Cricut, Silhouette Cameo and all other mechanical cutting machines on the market.

Can You Use Sticker Paper in a Regular Printer?

Printing your own stickers at home not only saves you the cost of buying stickers, it gives you the ability to customize your own designs while printing out exactly how many you need. You won’t need a special sticker printer since a regular inkjet printer will work, but you’ll want to do some planning to avoid wasting ink or inkjet sticker paper.

If you plan to print several hundred stickers on an inkjet printer, check your printer’s documentation to see how many cartridges it will take, since the cost of ink may make this more expensive than buying stickers online instead of a savings.

Print a test page using a plain piece of paper to ensure your printer gives you the quality you want. Inkjet sticker paper can cost around 20 cents per sheet, so it’s a good idea to use inexpensive plain paper until you are certain your design comes out like you want it to.

If you’re not certain which side is up and which is down, make a mark on one side of the paper before inserting it into the printer. When it comes out, look at the mark and you’ll know which way to put the sticker paper in.

How do You Make Your Own Stickers?

1. Buy sticker paper. Craft or office supply stores sell paper that has adhesive on one side. It’s usually lined with a paper backing that you can peel off when you’re ready to use the sticker.

• Alternately, you can buy tacky sticker sheets. These sheets allow you to place a picture to the glue, then peel the sticker off, transferring the glue to the back of the sticker. This is great if you want to use sticker sheets with pictures you already have or those cut from magazines.
• Buy paper that fits the specifications of your printer.
• If you don’t have a printer, you can still use sticker paper by drawing your own designs on the surface of the paper or cutting out pictures from magazines and books.

2. Design you sticker on your computer: Design you sticker on your computer or use markers or a pen to draw directly on the surface of your sticker paper. You’re only limited by the size of the paper – if you want, you could make an 8 1/2″ by 11″ sticker!

• Design stickers on your computer using Adobe Photoshop, Paint, or another program that allows you to draw. You could also simply save some photos from your personal album or the internet to use as stickers. When you’re finished, print the sticker designs onto the sticker paper.
• If you have a physical photograph or drawing that you want to make into a sticker, you can scan it onto your computer or upload a digital photo. Format this file on Photoshop. Paint, Word, or Adobe Acrobat, then print it onto the sticker paper.
• Draw directly on the sticker paper with pens, pencils, or even paint. Just make sure you don’t get the paper too wet, or it may interfere with the adhesive.
• Draw directly on the sticker paper with pens, pencils, or even paint. Just make sure you don’t get the paper too wet, or it may interfere with the adhesive.

3. Cut out the stickers. Use scissors to cut out the designs you printed or drew. Cut simple square shapes or use scrapbook scissors to give the designs interesting edges. Space all designs of stickers at least 1/8 an inch apart to prevent cutting accidents.

• When using tacky sticker sheets, simply pull back the protective liner, revealing the glue. Place the back of your sticker to the glue. Press down to make sure the sticker adheres to the glue. Then, peel the sticker – the glue will now be on the back of the sticker. Stick on any surface. You will need to use the sticker right away because there is no protective cover on the back.
• You can cut slightly wide to leave a white border around the image, or you can cut it close. More advanced sticker creators sometimes leave no border and cut with an X-ACTO knife.

4 Remove the paper backing. When you’re ready to use the stickers, peel away the paper protective liner and stick them to the surface of your choice.

Are Vistaprint Stickers Waterproof?

Vistaprint offers custom stickers for every budget and need.

Different materials work better for different types of products. They have the following:

          • Paper product labels are great for indoor use, when the sticker won’t come into contact with liquid. This is a great option for dry goods, boxes and bags.
          • Plastic product labels are oil- and water-resistant, and a more durable option for indoor or outdoor use. If you’re labeling products that contain (or are exposed to) oil, lubricants or cold temperatures, this is a solid choice.
          • Vinyl product labels are our most durable option. They’re weatherproof and dishwasher-safe. They can work for almost any product.

Check out each option below.

Sheet Stickers

Best for low- to mid-quantities 

• Quantities of 4 to 4,800
• 2 materials: paper & plastic
• 4 colors: white, clear, gold & silver
• Good for indoor & outdoor use

Roll Labels

Best for high-quantity use

• Quantities of 100 to 25,000
• 3 materials: paper, plastic, vinyl
• 2 colors: white, clear
• Good for indoor & outdoor use
• Water- and weather-resistant options

What Kinds of Stickers Are Popular?

Stickers, which represent the characteristics of products, allow customers to distinguish one brand from another. What kind of sticker is right for your product? Glance through the types listed below to make the right selection.

• Logo Stickers: Turn your logo into a custom sticker and make a lasting impression of your brand in the minds of customers. These durable and long-lasting stickers can be handed over to your customers as giveaways or can be stuck over promotional materials for creating an impact. You can make even the most intricate cut patterns and internal cuts on vinyl material in any shape and size as per your business requirements.
• Clear Stickers: Clear stickers are water and oil resistant stickers that are widely used to promote your business, window signage, or the next big event. Mostly printed on premium weatherproof vinyl, clear stickers can be die-cut in any shape and can be UV coated to give more abrasion resistance. These custom stickers with clear backing are a great way to make your design stand out in the crowd.
• Die-Cut Stickers: Die-cut stickers that are precisely cut to the shape of your design can be adhered to any smooth surface, indoors or outside. Easily made in any size and shape and quantity, die-cut stickers are scratch, moisture, and sunlight resistant. The stickers offer endless customization possibilities, thereby making them suitable for your business promotion or for your own personal branding.
• Photo Stickers: Turn all your favorite photos into stickers and use them to promote your business or enhance your image in the marketplace. Most photo stickers are made with vinyl material and can be pasted on mugs, wine bottles, lockers, laptops, the fridge, or envelopes for invitations, among others. They stick strong but remove cleanly; go ahead and customize photo stickers that offer a great way to personalize and cherish your memories.
• Bumper Stickers: When you have a message and you want to convey the same to a large number of people, then make use of bumper stickers. Made of waterproof vinyl, every bumper sticker is printed in full color to convey your commercial, religious, secular, humorous messages. Stick your own message or design in any shape and color to your car, truck, or any smooth surface and let the crowd read it!

Stickers, as mentioned earlier, thus helps in product identification, enhance brand image, and convey information.

What is The Best Sticker Material For Your Project?

Selecting the right sticker material for your project is an overwhelming task. How are you supposed to know what material works best? And shouldn’t the printer be able to pick the best material for the job? Let’s take a look at the top material types.

1. Vinyl Outdoor Stickers – white and clear.
2. Polyester High Performance materials – white, clear and silver.
3. Static cling! Available in white or clear.
4. Paper and various specialty papers
5. BOPP label material.
6. Crazy fun specialty materials.
7. Laminates.

The most common and versatile sticker material is the classic vinyl sticker. This material comes in white and clear and will work for most applications. It is weather-proof and is excellent for outdoor durability. Vinyl is the best choice for bulk stickers.

Common vinyl stickers are 3 mil to 4 mil in thickness and have a soft, pliable feel. The soft feel of vinyl helps the sticker conform to rounded surfaces like a hard hat. This material is naturally matte before it’s printed.

Above all, vinyl stickers are the most used in the industry and make great marketing giveaways.

Are Stickers Trendy?

While traveling, at school or in co-working space it can be hard to stand out from the crowd, especially now that more and more people have a knack for individuating themselves.

One of the ways to show off their uniqueness are with stickers. For example, lots of people now adorn their suitcase, laptops or phones with a wide variety of stickers — from bands logos and movie quotes to puns and political statements.

Calvin Klein recently made stickers using a classic 1980s image by Richard Avedon of Brooke Shields, while the fashion brand Coach has produced leather stickers, and Berlin’s hip o32c magazine featured sticker sheets from Louis Vuitton’s creative director, Virgil Abloh.

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A partnership between the luggage manufacturer Rimowa and Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson yielded a limited edition of suitcase stickers that sold out immediately.

How do You Come up With a Sticker Idea?

There are a couple of things you should consider before attempting to design your own stickers. For instance, do you even know how to design a sticker? It’s a very important place to begin and though it seems a silly question, most people are unsure of where they should start. If that is the case, here are some tips.

1. The first step is choosing your design; seems easy enough, right? You can find an image anywhere. It is possible to find designs on the internet, use personal photos or borrow ideas from others. The higher contrast images are better to use, as they are usually cleaner and have bright colours. If you are using a personal photo, scan it and save the image to your computer.
2. If you want to create the sticker entirely from scratch, here’s how you get started: create your image. Your computer is probably equipped with a “draw” program in which you can create a masterpiece.
3. Do not forget the trivialities like colour. Brighter, more vibrant colours often work best, especially if being printed on a lesser quality printer. As you are going through the process, test the colours you are using by printing out sample pages.
4. Check and re-check the item to which you are going to stick your finished product. You want to make sure your dimensions are just so; pay close attention to whether or not your design will fit your printed page!
5. Some computers will have a built in template for creating stickers, which is where you need to transfer your design. If you don’t know how to access the templates, you can also transfer the image to Microsoft Word and go from there. MS Word allows you to manipulate the image and form it to fit your specifications.
6. Printing out a sticker is the same as printing a design on a page of computer paper, except for one thing: vinyl stock. A sticker is only as good as its backing. Before getting started, run a test sheet through the printer to make sure everything is properly situated.
7. The last step before applying a sticker is to cut it out and separate if there are duplicates. Look it over and then find a place for it!