How to Make Custom Stickers: Print on Demand Guide 2025 (2024)

• Print on Demand is a low-risk way to create and sell your own custom stickers.
• Select the right print-on-demand provider to automate your production and fulfillment.
• Explore various sticker types and designs to match different materials and preferences.
• Integrate with Printify and promote your store to sell stickers risk-free.

1. Pick a Print-On-Demand Provider

Choose a reliable POD provider that offers high-quality sticker products, timely fulfillment, and transparent manufacturing practices. Make your own stickers for free with Printify, choosing from a wide range of sticker options offered by highly-rated print fulfillment centers worldwide.

2. Select Types of Stickers to Print

Decide on the types of stickers you want to offer. Our options include kiss-cut stickers, bumper stickers, die-cut stickers, round vinyl stickers, and more. Each type has its unique appeal and usage. Depending on your needs, select sticker rolls or order single sticker packs.

3. Create Custom Designs

Design your stickers using graphic design software, our free templates, or hire a professional designer on platforms like Fiverr. Ensure your designs are formatted in high resolution.

Once ready, upload your image to the Printify Product Creator, which lets you easily make your sticker design print-ready. Size the image following our print guidelines and edit it to your liking.

4. Place an Order

Once your print template is complete, view the finished products on a free Printify account. After that, you have full control over the order process. Request a sample test print, buy in bulk, or start selling online. Printify will handle the printing and shipping process for you.

Create a Store

Set up an online store on eCommerce platforms like Shopify and WooCommerce, or choose an online marketplace, for instance, selling stickers on Etsy. Follow the sales channel set-up process and customize your storefront to reflect your brand and showcase your sticker designs.

Integrate Your Store With Printify

Connect your store to Printify for seamless order fulfillment. We’ve partnered with many of the top eCommerce sales channels in the world and offer direct product integrations. Simply set up pricing and listings on Printify and then publish your finished custom stickers to a storefront.

Create High-Ranking Listings

Optimize your product listings with detailed descriptions, relevant keywords, and high-quality images, which you can take yourself or use our mockup preview. Use other SEO strategies and keyword tools like eRank to make your listings more visible and rank higher in search results.

Try to cover gaps in the market and stand out with unique selling points. Research your competitors across different platforms, and study your niche on social media and other channels to learn how best to appeal to your target customers and create listings that sell well.

Promote Your Stickers

Promote your stickers using social media, email marketing, original content, and paid advertising. Create promotional campaigns for your custom sticker offers, engage with your audience, and generate positive reviews by offering exceptional customer service.

Kiss-Cut Stickers

Kiss-cut stickers are cut through the top vinyl layer without cutting through the paper backing. This method leaves a border around the sticker material for easy peeling. Made with durable vinyl and a satin finish, kiss-cut stickers are perfect for intricate designs and delicate shapes.

A good option for business branding, kiss-cut stickers allow brands to distribute logo stickers that are easy to peel and apply, such as during trade shows and event giveaways. Our kiss-cut stickers come in multiple sizes and are long-lasting with a highly resistant top surface.

Bumper Stickers

Bumper stickers are designed for outdoor use and can withstand various weather conditions. Made to last, this sticker type has premium water-resistant vinyl with UV protection for a very durable option. They’re most often used for small business marketing and political slogans.Our bumper stickers have an easy-peel backing with a strong adhesive that lasts for over five years. Featuring a premium matte finish, they fit great on any vehicle and use naturally solvent inks, making them a durable and environmentally friendly option for spreading a message.

Die-Cut Stickers

Die-cut stickers are custom-shaped stickers that are cut precisely to the image’s shape, making them look exactly like your created sticker design. They’re popular for their aesthetic appeal and versatility and are ideal for unique and eye-catching designs with intricate details.

These stickers are great for artists and designers who want to sell their artwork in sticker form, as die-cutting allows you to form the stickers in different shapes and sizes. Die-cut stickers are made from durable vinyl with options for a matte or glossy finish to create a premium look.

Round Vinyl Stickers

Round vinyl stickers are classic and versatile, suitable for various uses, from product labels to promotional giveaways. They’re commonly used to label glassware and packaging for a simple, sleek look. The round shape makes them great for multiple designs, from labels to logos.

These single stickers are also great additions to branded orders, acting as eye-catching and free brand promotions. Made from durable vinyl with a smooth matte finish, they offer a high-quality appearance and are easy to customize with different designs, prints, and sizes.

Holographic Die-Cut Stickers

Holographic die-cut stickers have a shiny, reflective finish that changes with light, making them highly attractive. These stickers are used for brand promotion and are popular among collectors. They offer a vibrant, prismatic effect that stands out in any setting.

Made from holographic vinyl sticker materials, they can be die-cut to any shape, making them versatile for various designs and uses. Holographic die-cut stickers are a modern and stylish option, perfect for those looking to add a unique touch to their branding or merchandise.

Sticker Sheets

Sticker sheets include multiple individually cut stickers on a single sheet, making them ideal for collections and themed sets. Printed on high-quality sticker paper, sheet stickers are made with eco-solvent inks and include a UV-laminate finish for durability in both indoor and outdoor uses.

Brands and project curators can use sticker sheets as logo stickers or related brand designs in one single package. Our available printables include multiple sticker sheet options, including white, holographic, and transparent vinyl, making for a versatile, personalized sticker collection.

Transparent Outdoor Stickers, Die-Cut

Transparent outdoor stickers are a perfect option for sleek item decals. The sticker material is die-cut and weather-resistant, making it suitable for any flat surface outdoors. Combine custom shapes and add a unique touch to personal belongings and other items with durable die-cuts.

These custom stickers are ideal for laptops, skateboards, motorcycles, and other hard-cover materials. Made from clear, weather-resistant vinyl, transparent outdoor stickers provide a seamless look on surfaces, with added protection from a transparent vinyl cover.

Square Stickers

Square stickers are simple and versatile, perfect for many uses, including slogans, product labels, and promotional items. The square shape is commonly used for labels on boxes and packages, providing a clean look. However, this single sticker option is best used for decals.

Square stickers are also handy for including in mailers and product shipments. Available in water and scratch-resistant vinyl, they can be customized in different sizes for various designs. The straightforward shape is reliable, easy to design around, and fits most occasions.

Square Stickers Label Roll

Square stickers on a label roll are convenient for bulk labeling needs. This larger square roll variant is the ideal bulk purchase, ensuring consistency and efficiency when branding a small business or entrepreneurial project. It comes in rolls of 50, 100, or 250 stickers.

Our label roll square stickers are made from durable BOPP material and can be customized in two sizes to add branding to shipping boxes and envelopes. Square rolls offer a high-quality solution for large-scale labeling, featuring a heat and scratch-resistant finish.

Use a print-on-demand service like Printify and our free sticker maker tool to make stickers for personal projects or sell without buying a specifically designed cutting machine. Print on Demand is a custom fulfillment method that lets you print stickers online without hassle.

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