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A Guide to Sticker Printing in the Knowledge Lab

Provides guidelines on the print process, steps to prep your sticker file, and how to request a print time.

Sticker Shapes

round/geometric sticker shape

Geometric

Stickers that are basic geometric shapes - circles, squares, etc.

irregular sticker outline shape (cat)

Irregular

Stickers that have detailed edges such as fine lines like the whiskers of this cat.

text outline shape with irregular edges

Text

Stickers that include type, which may include handwriting, that may have complex edges.

Sticker Sizes

sticker size examples from 3 inches to 1 inch

You can print your sticker design in any size (up to 18x36 inches). The graphic above is meant to be used as a frame of reference if you're not certain what size your sticker should be.

Material/Finish Types (without background)

glossy finish sticker vinyl

Glossy (shiny)

This material has a shiny finish.

matte finish sticker vinyl

Matte (flat)

This material has no shine. 

transparent sticker vinyl

Transparent

This material is clear with some shine.