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Artwork Guidelines

If you are a graphic designer and would like to design something more complex than can be achieved with our online design function, we have provided the following information and guidelines to help you get the most out of your design.


Cutline

We use a specific cutline for all of our stickers and we ask that you use our cutline where possible when submitting your own designs by email. Please click here to download a PDF containing our cutline specification.

 

Bleed

Any parts of the design which are intended to print to the trimmed edge of the sticker should be extended 1mm beyond the cut line to give a 'bleed' (which allows for tolerance in the production process). The website is set up to accommodate 1mm bleed for all products.




Colours / Colour Matching

Here at Stickers International we are able to design stickers from a variety of methods. When specifying a colour, we can accept any of the following:

  • CMYK (e.g. C2, M11, Y100, K0) - Preferred
  • Hexadecimal (e.g. #ffd900)
  • RGB (e.g. 255, 217, 0)
  • HSB (e.g. 51°, 100%, 100%)
  • Pantone® colours*

Pantone Colours

* We print in CMYK. If Pantone® colours are used in your design we will use the CMYK Pantone® matching system to print your stickers using CMYK inks. Please note: There are many Pantone® colours that cannot be accurately matched using CMYK colours. If you use a Pantone® colour that cannot be matched it will be converted to the closest CMYK colour available. If printing on a vinyl other than white, the colour or effect of the vinyl may affect the final printed colour.



Fonts

In most cases, fonts are not required in the artwork as any text on the sticker will not change. To make things simple, please convert all text to outlines (curves) when sending sticker designs to us by email.

If you do need to include the font, we have a vast library of thousands on our system. You might want to check with us when submitting your order if your design uses a rare or obscure font. If it is not subject to any licensing then why not attach the font with your artwork and we will add it to our collection.

If you supply us with a particular font and point size we can replicate this. However, make sure that when you design your own sticker it is created actual size otherwise point sizes will be meaningless.



Submitting Files

We can accept logos and designs via email in almost any format, but if the sticker has been designed using a vector based program it is always best to prevent rasterising the design. As such, our preferred file formats are listed below:

  • .pdf
  • .ai
  • .eps

Other common file formats include:

  • .jpg
  • .jpeg
  • .png

As previously mentioned, we can open almost anything. In the unlikely event that you send us a file we cannot open, we will contact you about your options.

We can currently accept files via email up to around 10MB.

Popular Products

Paper Labels

Digitally printed paper labels on rolls. A popular, cost-effective label product available with a gloss or matt finish. Ideal for product labelling.

Poly Labels

Digitally printed polypropylene labels on rolls. Perfect for outdoor use and products that may come into contact with liquids. Waterproof and tear-resistant.

Removable Labels

Digitally printed labels on rolls with a peelable adhesive. Your design is printed onto a low-tack material making these labels easy to remove. Ideal for promotions and advertising.

Metallic Labels

Digitally printed metallic labels on rolls. A choice of bright silver, bright gold, matt silver or matt gold paper. Full colour printing including options for white ink.

Metallic Foil Labels

Labels on rolls with metallic foil printing. A choice of bright silver, gold, red or blue metallic foil printed onto gloss white, matt white or gloss clear poly.

Metallic Stickers

Digitally printed metallic vinyl stickers. Choose from a range of silver, gold and rose gold metallics including brushed and chrome.

High Tack Labels

Digitally printed labels on rolls with an extra-permanent high tack adhesive. Your design is printed onto a high-tack material that's ideal for 'difficult to stick to' surfaces.

Domed Stickers

Digitally printed vinyl stickers with a scratch-resistant domed coating to protect your company logo or design. Perfect for product branding!

Vinyl Stickers

Digitally printed vinyl stickers available in any size from 5x5mm up to a massive 1700x1270mm. Fantastic durability even when situated outdoors.

Clear Stickers

Digitally printed clear vinyl stickers. Your design is printed onto a waterproof transparent vinyl. Great for printing complex logos without a white background.