Having a hobby is an essential part of one’s life. It doesn’t even have to be something complex or grand; you can do simple projects such as knitting or making crafts. But the ones that we are going to be taking a look at today are stickers. While they seem relatively easy to create and produce, there’s a lot that goes into actually making one.

To ensure that you avoid making any mistakes, we’ve created this guide to give you some simple do’s and don’ts. With our help, you can confidently print your own designs without having to worry about not bringing out the best sticker possible. Learning how to print correctly will also give your creations a more professional feel, so it’ll be a fantastic tool for you if you wish to draw the attention of clients and customers alike.

Let’s get started.

The Dos

• Decide which Material You Are Using First

Before you can even think about printing your design, you’ll need to look into the material being used. There’s a wide variety of sticker material you can choose from, with each having that sets them apart from the other. For example, PVC is one of the most durable types of material, able to withstand harsh temperatures and weather conditions. Meanwhile, art paper stickers are more suited to be used indoors. Please select the one you need based on your preferences and how you intend to make use of it.

• Check If You’ve Got the Right Ink

While we are on the topic of materials, let’s talk about ink and colors. Depending on what type of material you’ve chosen, such as holographic or metallic, you’ll need to select colors that complement the material that you are using. For example, light colors or white are the best that goes with metallic materials. If the color or ink doesn’t agree with the material, then it may not look too good. You’ll need to consider a lot of things so you won’t end up ruining your design. 

• Make Sure You’ve Got Hi-Res Artwork

Another thing you’ll want for the best possible sticker is high-resolution designs. For this, you’ll need to use software that allows you to achieve better-looking images and print them out. These hi-res images allow a lot of versatility as they keep their quality even when printed in various sizes. It also helps that these images will look really good in all manners of materials and colors, so don’t hesitate to make use of some excellent software for better art.

The Don’ts

• Make the Text Too Small

Whether you are using the sticker for advertisement or for simply entertainment, you want it to have readable and recognizable text. While the size of the sticker itself can be tiny, you’ll want the people who see it to recognize the text at first glance. Having a solid understanding of the can help you become a better designer. Regardless of anything else, it would help if you prioritized the readability of the text first and foremost.

• Have an Over Complicated Design

When it comes to things like stickers, having a simple design is the best. This is because stickers tend to be printed in smaller sizes. A complex design can look too crowded and be hard to look at. With simpler designs, you can easily make the design look good and draw people’s attention at a single glance. From a business standpoint, you’ll want to get to the point as soon as possible. Customers may not have the patience to figure out what the design is supposed to mean, so it’s better to keep things easy to understand.

• Creating Stickers with the Wrong Sizes

Just like when you are printing other items, the sheet or canvas needs to be set correctly. This is because getting the dimensions wrong can distort the artwork. Let’s say you are making a 5×5 sticker; you’ll need to make sure that the canvas size is 5×5 as well. Being mindful of this aspect allows you to create your own ideal stickers without any issues.

Final Thoughts

And that’s all the tips that we’ve got for you today. Following these should help you make your hobby even easier to do. You can even start a business off doing something you love! You should try printing out different kinds of stickers, such as car stickers, to broaden your horizons and improve your skills even further. If you want to try designing first without having to worry about printing, then we suggest that you reach out to printing professionals.