The Complete Custom Stickers Guide

Everything you need to know about ordering custom stickers, from choosing the right material to getting the perfect print quality.

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1. Choosing Your Material

Gloss White VinylMost popular. Vibrant colors, smooth finish, great for logos and artwork.
Matte VinylNo-glare finish, sophisticated look. Perfect for minimalist designs and product labels.
Holographic VinylRainbow shimmer effect. Eye-catching for brands, events, and creative stickers.
Clear VinylTransparent background. Great for window stickers and seamless application on any surface.

2. Picking the Right Size

The right size depends on where you'll use your stickers:

3. Shape Options

Die-Cut: Custom contour cut around your design, most popular choice. Circle: Clean, classic shape. Rectangle/Square: Ideal for labels. Oval: Elegant, retro look. Custom shapes available for any design.

4. Preparing Your Artwork

5. Ordering Tips

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Custom Stickers: Complete Ordering Guide

Everything you need to know about sticker types, materials, finishes, pricing, and how to order, all in one place.

Sticker Types Explained

Choose the right sticker type for your project. Each serves a different purpose and application.

Cut precisely to the shape of your design. The most popular sticker type for logos, branding, and giveaways. Available in any custom shape.

Kiss-Cut Stickers

Cut through the vinyl but not the backing paper, leaving a border around the design. Easier to peel and ideal for sticker sheets and handouts.

Vinyl Stickers

Durable, waterproof, and weather-resistant. Perfect for outdoor use on cars, water bottles, laptops, and equipment. Rated for 5+ years with UV lamination.

Eye-catching rainbow shimmer effect that shifts color as light moves across the surface. Stand out at events, retail, and on packaging.

Clear Stickers

Printed on transparent vinyl so your design appears to float on any surface. Great for glass, windows, product packaging, and clean branding.

Multiple stickers arranged on a single sheet. Perfect for sticker packs, branding kits, and retail packaging. Custom layouts available.

Materials & Finishes

The material and finish you choose affect durability, appearance, and feel. Here's what's available.

Gloss Vinyl

Bright, shiny finish that makes colors pop. The most popular choice for vibrant, attention-grabbing stickers. Fingerprint-resistant with lamination.

Smooth, non-reflective finish with a premium feel. Ideal for elegant branding, minimalist designs, and stickers that need to be written on.

Transparent material that lets the surface show through. Available in gloss or matte lamination. Perfect for glass and product labels.

Prismatic rainbow effect embedded in the vinyl. Creates a stunning light-catching effect that's impossible to ignore. Available in multiple patterns.

Pricing Overview

Sticker pricing depends on size, material, quantity, and finish. Here's a general range to help you plan.

Quantity

Price Range (per sticker)

1–25

$1.50 – $3.00

Samples, prototypes

25–100

$0.50 – $1.50

Small businesses, events

100–500

$0.25 – $0.75

Marketing, packaging

500–5,000

$0.10 – $0.35

Wholesale, resellers

Exact pricing depends on size, material, and finish. Use our configurator for instant quotes.

How to Order Custom Stickers

Upload Your Design

Upload your artwork in PNG, PDF, SVG, or AI format. Our system accepts files up to 100MB. Don't have a design? Use our free design tools or send us your idea.

Configure Your Stickers

Choose your shape, size, material, finish, and quantity. See instant pricing as you customize. Preview your sticker with a live 3D mockup.

Review & Order

Review your proof, approve the design, and place your order. Free shipping on orders over $100. We print and ship from our facility in Greenville, SC.

Receive Your Stickers

Standard orders ship in 3–5 business days. Every order is printed on our 11-color Epson printers and precision-cut on Summa contour cutters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What file format should I use for my sticker design?

What's the difference between die-cut and kiss-cut stickers?

Are your stickers waterproof?

What size stickers can I order?

How much do custom stickers cost?

Should I choose gloss or matte finish?

Start Your Custom Sticker Order

Upload your design, pick your options, and get instant pricing. Free shipping on orders over $100.

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Die Cut
Cut to any shape
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Peel-friendly backing
Sticker Sheet
Multiple designs, one sheet
Holographic
Rainbow shimmer finish