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I found even thinner laminate pouches (1.5 MIL) and that helps a bit. I think that there is no way to get around some curling. Something that also helps is once I take run it through the laminator, I pull it over the edge of the table against the curl which helps a bit.
I get my sticker paper from Photo Paper Direct. I use the printable vinyl, which is excellent quality, and I've had great results using my Canon PIXMA Pro-100. For my paper stickers, I use www.amazon.com/dp/B071FR9413/ref=cm\_sw\_em\_r\_mt\_dp\_U\_4AtKCbT0R73GH
How are you applying the laminate? Are you trying to do it by hand, with a squeegee, or with a machine?
https://www.amazon.com/Mead-Laminator-Lamination-Classroom-628100/dp/B0872TH8B2/ref=sr_1_21?crid=2VEI2ZZJMZ21S&keywords=roll+laminator&qid=1664513745&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI1LjEzIiwicXNhIjoiNC40OCIsInFzcCI6IjMuNTAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=roll+lami... Something like this should get rid of your issue.
Personally I'd go with one of these since its bigger - but it all depends on your space.
Hey friend! I have totally been through the ringer on smudgy stickers. I’ve tried a spray sealant which I did not like because my stickers still smudged. But I have had some great success sealing my stickers with a clear permanent adhesive vinyl. Here’s the one I used: Frisco Craft Clear Vinyl... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FFCBBYC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
For my rare/single stickers I put them in this Photo Album: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CKQZG36/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This way I can pull it out and look at them whenever I want.
For my doubles, I stack them in small plastic containers/photo box.
When I go out slapping I grab a handful from a box and throw em in my bag.
For stickers that I know I won't use that I still want to collect, I put them in a paper-backed photo album! Something like this one. For ones that I want to reuse for journaling or whatever else, I have been using this :) I wouldn't unstick and restick them more than a couple times on it, though, as they lose their adhesive bit by bit, but it's working for me thus far! Otherwise, I would probably just use card collection sleeves and a binder. There are some pretty cute ones out there!
Good luck finding something that works for you!
40 Large Pages for Sticker Collecting Albums, Re-usable, Made in USA https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D4R4J58/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ZRWTD2JF023PDFH6PY9A?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
This was the closest thing I personally could find. But its super thin and my kids are going to rip it.
This is called release liner it has Slippery Silicon Coating on both sides of each page. But i need it to be thick. Any ideas???
thanks, can you send me a link to the exact Mod podge item.
As i need to see where I can get some here in my country or an alternative.
These were the 2 things i got recommended:
https://www.amazon.ae/gp/product/B000PB3KV0/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_4?smid=A2KKU8J8O8784X&psc=1
https://www.amazon.ae/gp/product/B002BWORZE/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_3?smid=A2KKU8J8O8784X&psc=1
>is this correct? > >https://www.amazon.ae/Mod-Podge-Finish-Waterbase-Sealer/dp/B000HWY6EM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HP2EO7NYR8TF&keywords=PlaidModPodge-MatteFinish&qid=1648650924&refinements=p_n_prime_domestic%3A20642115031&rnid=20642114031&sprefix=plaidmo... > >also, is the quantity enough? I don't think the area is more than 1/4 meter square.
4 meter ≈ 8.74891 cubits
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is this correct?
also, is the quantity enough? I don't think the area is more than 1/4 meter square.
Zicoto brand Matte Printable sticker paper is the one I use and it’s the best option IMHO.
L50005 - Cleanroom EZ-Peel Labels with Clear Liner, Removable Adhesive - CleanMark Cleanroom Labels, EZ-Peel, Lgi - Case of 3500 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F2R5YWL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apan_glt_fabc_GAGJ8EKE6XSNRFD1HPA2
Check your local auto shops for a tool called whizzy wheel / pin stripe removal. You put it in a drill and it'll remove stickers quick and easy without damaging paint.
I used the inkjet vinyl sticker paper from papilio and the avery laminate sheets from amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0030C23RI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apan_glt_fabc_4BRPJKPT87N8EEBQPJEK
Spray the printed sticker sheet with a uv protective coating being sure to do too much at one time to prevent build-up and drips. Wait for it to dry.
Lay the laminate over the whole sticker sheet as smooth as you can after you have printed then, using a squeegee with a felt cover, smooth the laminate down over the sheet going from the middle of the paper to the edge until the laminate looks nice and sealed. Now run it through the silhouette.
This was what I did and I felt it acheived a decent quality. I sold several hundred dollars worth of stickers during the time I was doing it. As far as the printer goes I used an epson with the inkwells which saves you a ton on ink and isn't as big of a pain in the ass as cartridge inkjets.
Ultimately, though, even with the uv spray , if the sticker is in the sun too long the ink will fade. If I decided to get back into it I would invest in a nice color laser printer, but only if I knew that I was going to be producing for a good while to make up for the cost. The prints will be faster, they won't run, and I belive they will be more resistant to fading in the sun. Laminate still wouldn't be a bad idea though for scratch resistance.
I walked this road before so hope this helps.
what laminate have you used? i use this UV laminate spray. i like to use 3 light coats of this stuff on my stickers, waiting 15+ minutes in between coats.
Just search for "self laminating sheets", although none will be completely waterproof because the edge of the stickers will be left unprotected. They do help make things water resistant though.
Here is a link to some inexpensive self laminating sheets, Avery is also a popular brand and can usually be found in stores.
Use a high tac vinyl. Most freebie stickers / stickers you buy from sticker shops are made using the cheapest, low tac vinyl you can get.
Are you looking to have stickers made that will stick to plywood / walls... or are you looking to get ones you currently have stick?
If looking to make current stickers you have stick to something... you can use an adhesion promoter. https://www.amazon.ca/3M-Adhesion-Promoter-Sponge-Applicator/dp/B01G2BHLG6 but be warned... It'll make the sticker act like crazy glue and you wont be peeling it off anytime soon!
HVTRONT glossy Vinyl Sticker paper
Its also waterproof without needing to be sealed in any way.
Hello. I found this video helpful when I was starting out.
My process is generally: 1. Make the art. I use Procreate on my iPad these days but started out using Clip Studio Paint which came with this Wacom tablet. I would recommend getting a digital drawing tool of some sort. You can also make the art traditionally but would then want to scan it or photograph it well to put it on a computer and touch it up. 2. Add a border around the stickers. You can draw it by hand, but a lot of digital art programs have an option to make a selection, expand the selection, and outline the selection. I do that in Clip Studio Paint and then smooth it. 3. Format the stickers as close together as possible in a paper-sized canvas in a digital art program. I use photoshop for this. 4. Print the art on sticker paper. This gets tricky. I have an HP Envy 6055 which is a newer home printer. It’s not terribly fancy but it gets the job done. You’ll probably waste a lot of sticker paper figuring out which print settings to use and getting your colors right. I recommend Neato’s white glossy paper. Make sure the paper you get is designed for whatever printer you are using (inkjet or laser). 5. Wait for the ink to dry thoroughly. You can leave it a few hours or over night. 6. Laminate the whole sheet of stickers. I use Fellowes Self-Adhesive Sheets. 7. Cut the stickers out. I’m currently cutting them by hand.
Good luck! It can get really expensive, but you don’t really need anything but some sort of digital art program, sticker paper, and a printer. There are some free art programs like Fire Alpaca as well. It’s very rewarding to have an idea and be able to turn it into a sticker yourself. Please remember to only use art and designs you yourself created. Art theft is still theft.
I did look at something like this as an option.
Sure! I take all my photos in this lightbox with my Sony a6000. I don't use any other additional lighting. The black plastic backdrop it comes with is terrible, so I place a sheet of black construction paper inside and position my sticker in the center of it.
After that, I move around the camera until the light hits the sticker just right, and I see the color gradients I'm going for. Finally, I drop the image into photoshop, adjust the curves, and I'm done.
I hope this helps a little; let me know if you have more questions!
Yeah! They sell some on Amazon, I'm currently using this one rn.
It's on the bulky side, but I personally prefer it bigger. This might not be the same laptop as yours, though, but I think the manufacturer has the same run for different models
It might be a little more but I found the archival one seemed to take less coats but longer dry times. Also comes in gloss, luster, and matte. UV Archival Varnish
ok so heres my expertise, been cutting stickers for a few months, decided to take it as a serious hobby.
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anything under 150 is a hit or miss, be prepared to waste a lot of material, really tiny papers that you would need to cut my hand (they usually dont sell 4in x 6in papers on sticker paper)
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I use the prismcut p20, a monster of a cutter (I use it for more than stickers) this bad boi was little over 700 with shipping, thats way too far out of peoples price range.
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I highly recommend the silhouette cameo 4, did the job right earlier in the year before it sadly broke and I couldn't get a return on it (keep your receipts people...) its around 400, but the software that comes with it gets anything sticker related, cardstock, certain paper materials. I was using it for my stickers packaging as well, great all in one machine if you know how it works. Which takes a week or so to get in the rhythm
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in the case of the 175- range there is this one that I have not tried but will recommend based on budget. its roughly 200 but made by silhouette
honestly if you want to cut designs, these "crafting printers" or "machine cutters" are where you need to be. Hope any of this helps.
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as for refills. figure out what printer you use (laser or inkjet) this is important, because it takes 1 time to realize you messed up royally. and search up INKJET or LASER Vinyl Paper
usually 2 main finishes, matte and glossy, I use glossy, because I slap these on skateboards and who wants a flat looking sticker, gotta shine.
It all starts with the paper. There are a few waterproof vinyl sticker paper out there. For laminate, the Avery 73601 is pretty good. Then work on how you apply the laminate. People use something like this to apply it and eliminate the bubbles.
I use this, and I know one other sticker shop that uses it: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0759SV64G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I've had a test sticker sitting outside on a plastic chair that has sat in the sun and rain for months and it still looks fine.
Look for “car wraps.” You can get those in pretty big sizes.
Thanks! I wrote to Sector 9 and got a few nice decals from them!
Yes, here is a link to the 200-pack I ordered off Amazon!