tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71946322408191585872024-03-13T12:19:10.448-07:00StickersLovershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09077803687336968291noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7194632240819158587.post-19567682803109671712014-03-27T05:37:00.002-07:002014-03-27T05:37:18.387-07:00The Ins and Outs of Sticker Printing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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People love stickers. They're colorful, they're fun, they can be big or small, and they make a statement. As a child, you played with them all the time. You're proud to say that you even got a few on your good behavior chart. A sticker can make anyone smile. Even as adults, there are plenty of uses for stickers. Teachers use them for class, people who are mailing letters use them to avoid licking envelopes, small business owners use them to market their businesses, and sometimes it's just fun to put one on your car and support your favorite team. If you need stickers, whether it's a big order or a small order, there are still a lot of things to think about before you make your order from the sticker printing company. Don't worry, though...ordering stickers is breeze!
First of all, you'll need to think about what you want your sticker to say. You can find all sorts of stickers that are already designed for you, but if you want to, you can design your own. If the stickers are for your business, you'll probably want your business' name and contact information on them. If you're using them for mailing purposes, you'll want your name and address on them. If you're trying to make a statement, then state away! Any good sticker printing company will allow you to customize your own sticker.
Speaking of customization...don't forget about colors, sizes, and shapes. When you're thinking about sticker printing, remember these are your stickers and they can be any color you like. When you're deciding on what size you need, it's all in the purpose. If these stickers are going to go on letter envelopes, then a smaller sticker is best. If they are to market your business, you'll want them to be bigger. The shape of your stickers is really important too. They don't have to be the old traditional rectangle bumper sticker; they can be ovals, stars, hearts, circles, or squares. Different sticker printing companies do different shapes so when you're ordering, make sure you ask about their unique shapes.</div>
Lovershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09077803687336968291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7194632240819158587.post-89046521856753363312014-03-27T05:33:00.004-07:002014-03-27T05:33:39.721-07:00Stickered Up For Le Mans - Top 10 Tips<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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<b>The first thing I always say to people when stickering up for Le Mans is that</b> it's the overall effect you are after. Don't worry if the application isn't 100% perfect. For most people the stickers are only going to be on their car for a few weeks, and they aren't going to be closely inspected by 99% of the people who see them, so it doesn't really matter it there are one or two small air bubbles or if the "Ear protection required" sticker is slightly skew whiff. Stickering up is meant to be fun, so enjoy it!
There are however a few tips that can be used to make the stickering up experience a lot more stress free!! Here's our top 10...
Planning. Don't leave it too late to get your stickers ordered. Bear in mind that with so many cars getting stickered up it is a busy time of year for any company who specialise in Le Mans stickers and graphics. If you have a special custom theme in mind then get it designed and ordered now! The cars with the best graphics usually plan ahead and it's not unusual for us to be supplying graphics in December for the next year's race.
Make sure your paintwork is in sound condition. If you still have your showroom paintjob and it's less than 10 years old then you shouldn't have any problems at all. If however you've just been resprayed then think twice about applying stickers. A bit of common sense is all that's needed! Also, don't apply stickers on top of Armourfend or any other paint protection coatings as the removal of the sticker will more than likely remove the protection coating at the same time.
Make sure your car is very clean before you attempt to apply your stickers. Some people like to wax beforehand so there is a layer of wax between the adhesive of the sticker and the paint for extra protection and to make removal afterwards a little easier. This is fine if the stickers are only going to be on the car for a few weeks. If however they're going to be on for longer then we would recommend that the surface is clean and wax free so that the sticker adhesive doesn't react with the wax (unlikely but possible). If in doubt, clean your car in the usual way and remove any contaminants by wiping over with Isopropyl alcohol.
Don't apply your stickers if it's really hot! A hot sunny day can get you into all sorts of trouble! Your stickers will be printed to a self adhesive vinyl with is about 80microns thick (that's less than 1/10th of a mm). As soon as it is subjected to a heat source (your bodywork gets very hot when it's out in the sun) the sticker will appear to melt. It will go very flimsy and it will be almost impossible to apply. If you have no choice but to apply on a hot sunny day then run a hose with cold water over the panel to cool it down first and make sure you use the "wet application" method described below.
Have someone on standby to help. An extra pair of hands will make life so much easier, especially if you are applying viper stripes.</div>
Lovershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09077803687336968291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7194632240819158587.post-73835546702952903002014-03-27T05:30:00.001-07:002014-03-27T05:30:44.398-07:00Identifying the Best Options For Sticker Printing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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<b>Stickers are incredibly popular in today's world</b>. They're used to express political opinions, to show support for organizations, to support charities and events, and to express yourself. Stickers come in all shapes and sizes, from small to extra-large and they are available in almost any color configuration you might want, from single-color stickers to foil and rainbow effects. Using stickers to promote, support and express opinions has been tremendously popular for decades now. However, if you want to order custom stickers, you need to know a thing or two about finding the right sticker printing company. What should you know?
Speed of Turnaround
Unless you are ordering your stickers six months prior to the date that you will actually need them, then turnaround speed is a very important consideration. You need to know how long the process will take from your initial order to the time that you receive your shipment of stickers. Not knowing how long to expect can put you in a very bad situation, particularly if those stickers are for a date-sensitive use. Therefore, make sure that you choose a sticker printing company with a good turnaround time.
Ideally, you should look for a company that offers you a timeframe that works for your needs, rather than the other way around. In fact, you can find sticker companies that offer 24-hour printing, which ensures that you can have your stickers on time for your event.
High Quality Stickers
Whether you're ordering stickers for an event, bumper stickers to support a political candidate or stickers for a fundraiser, you need to be concerned about the quality of those stickers. Choosing a company that does not have a reputation for creating the highest quality stickers possible is simply not a good idea. The problems that you can encounter include running colors, low-quality sticker materials, poor designs and stickers that lose adhesion within a short time.
However, collaborating with a sticker printing company that offers high quality stickers and the best custom creation process possible will result in a much better experience. Simply put, you will receive high quality stickers with color and adhesion that stand the test of time.</div>
Lovershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09077803687336968291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7194632240819158587.post-29096643005367058662014-03-27T05:28:00.002-07:002014-03-27T05:28:37.464-07:00Luggage Sticker - What Are the Most Popular Ones<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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<b>A Luggage Sticker was a bit of important information that was required by all travellers</b>. They were commonly used in the past, and now have been replaced by other types of travel requirements. These stickers are considered to be collector's items today.
However, there are travellers who yet fancy using a sticker on their travel luggage. These stickers are not required to carry travel information of the passengers anymore but will help your baggage to stand out from the rest and also help in identifying one's baggage faster. There is a wide range of stickers for travel luggage that could be purchased either in retail shops or even at online shops.
A luggage sticker today is used mainly for style, identification, to help your luggage to stand out from the rest, maybe it is the passion or hobby of the traveller or for any other personal reason. Since they are not required to carry vital information, these travel stickers are now available in many styles and designs - especially in vintage designs. Given below are some of the available categories:
o Destination Stickers
o Alphabet and Phrase Stickers
o Travel-themed Stickers
o Tropical Stickers
They come in vibrant colourful designs and travellers who yet prefer to have them on their luggage are free to choose any design, style, size or colour. Here are a few ideas of luggage stickers that are available at online stores and retail shops:
1. Cavallini Vintage Bon Voyage Stickers: They will look great on your luggage or even a backpack. They come in a pack of 24 assorted stickers of varied sizes and have been printed on high-quality paper from Italy.
2. Suitcase Travel Quote Sticker: A unique sticker featuring a colourful image of stacked luggage with a quote saying, "Journey, adventure, seek, travel and explore....the stuff of life."
3. Kid's Cruise Stickers: An exciting little item for kid's who are planning to travel. They will enjoy having them on their luggage. They are colourful, kid-friendly images and cruise icons are depicted on these stickers.
4. Jumbo Airplane Stickers: The sheet includes 4 stickers and these are images of air travel. The jumbo airplane sticker says, "1st Class All the Way', 'Up, Up and Away' and other quotes such as these.
5. Golden Era Travel Stickers: A great sticker to have some memories of the past. From the Golden Age of Travel this sheet features popular transportation modes, luggage pieces and more.</div>
Lovershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09077803687336968291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7194632240819158587.post-56165254169473075022014-03-24T08:10:00.001-07:002014-03-24T08:10:11.343-07:00The Bumper Sticker Goes Political<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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<b>The original bumper sticker was 3 ¾ inches tall by 15 inches wide</b>. Forest Gill knew the potential of printing when he saw that cars were being made with large chrome bumpers. These were much different than the original bumpers that Gill had printed canvas signs to tie onto. Once they were on the bumper of every vacationing Americans car, it wasn't long until the politicians began to see their potential as well.
The bumper sticker was an inexpensive way for politicians to communicate with the voters. The new medium allowed the public a way to express their opinion. It was a method of free speech and could be equated to wearing a political button. This new invention was a way for people to publish their opinion on a particular candidate, but it also allowed them to show that their intention was to vote for a specific politician. In doing so, they helped others make a decision as to which politician they supported as well.
After World War II was over, the first presidential election was held in 1948. Truman had been Vice President during Franklin D. Roosevelt's third term and he became the 33rd president after Roosevelt died in 1945. In the 1948 election, Truman was facing the Republican New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey as well as Strom Thurmond from South Carolina, a Dixicrat. Despite the predictions of the polls, Truman won the election with 28 state and 24,179,347 popular votes and 303 electoral votes.
The use of bumper stickers during this time period created a new form of collector's items for g future generations. To collectors and historians, the bumper sticker, event tickets, trading cards, written and printed material and advertisements from the 40s are highly desired. It was during this time that a transition was made and these items are incredibly rare. Although these materials were never intended to become collector's items, it makes them that much more desirable. These items were created for an immediate purpose, but many libraries, museums, and private collectors have begun to catalog and collect these items.</div>
Lovershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09077803687336968291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7194632240819158587.post-784475253306077842014-03-24T08:07:00.002-07:002014-03-24T08:07:24.633-07:00 Sticker Printing Facts and Functions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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<b>Sticker printing has plenty of varieties</b>. If you have taken care to notice the signs and labels around you, you may have probably noticed that the stickers can be highly different from one another and it is not just the design.
You can explore different stocks and use custom printing specifications in order to come up with a highly unique sticker. Stickers have been classified according to the sticker stock or the material used to print the sticker on. It can also be sorted by the kind of adhesive used for it.
Lastly, stickers are also categorized by their overall function. These are designed for specific purposes where each sticker has different characteristics.
So while stickers are meant to adhere on surfaces, there are stickers particularly made to adhere on certain materials more effectively. Then, there are stickers which can be made more durable or tougher than others.
Here then are some facts that you should know about sticker printing and the kind of stickers you can enjoy. Read on and empower yourself with more knowledge on stickers. Know what your options are and get the right details for a truly unique and functional sticker.
1. Vinyl stock is used for many stickers that are commonly meant for outdoor use. Stickers printed on this stock may last for a year and a half, depending on use. Most of the time too, lamination is applied on these stickers.
Lamination is a kind of finishing. It is applied on stickers to prevent any scuffing or abrasions from ruining the print designs or the stickers as a whole too.
2. Tamper Evident stickers are stickers used to maintain the integrity of products. It is used to safeguard products from being tampered with. These stickers act as seals which can be found from food items to electronic ones. Most of the time, these has words that says "Void" when the item has been tampered even before you try to open them.
3. Hologram stickers may be nothing new. You can easily imagine hologram stickers as the ones kids play with and use.
However, hologram stickers are also used to help indicate that a product is original. This helps customers and buyers from identifying an original item from a cheap, counterfeit one. Usually, this can be seen on items such as CDs, but are good for use on other merchandise as well such as IDs and the like.
4. Another popular use for stickers is called danger labels. These are stickers that are made to inform, warn and indicate caution. These danger labels carry words such as "Warning," "Caution," or "Danger."
These are particularly handy to warn consumers of the dangers of misusing certain products which may not be child-proof or are particularly harmful to one's health.
5. Stickers do not only come in white stocks. You can have your stickers printed on fluorescent stocks to make them more vibrant and especially attention catching. The fluorescent stocks can come in a range of colors such as green, pink, red and orange.</div>
Lovershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09077803687336968291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7194632240819158587.post-84502652104576877192014-03-24T08:03:00.003-07:002014-03-24T08:03:24.655-07:00Political Stickers and Custom Sticker Printing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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<b>Politics: the use of power, the art of administration of a state</b>. This is something that has existed since man could assemble in an attempt to organize a state in an effort to eradicate chaos and establish order, the rule of Law. More recently, the bumper sticker, not even a century old, for obvious reasons; it could not have been invented until after the advent of the personal vehicle. In a way that only history could describe, the ancient process of politics combines with a completely new form of technology and expression; not just the vehicle, but what is stuck to its bumper. There is good reason for this, as your car gets much more exposure on the road everyday than you may be aware of. The political bumper sticker is a perfect example of a custom sticker. Political stickers of this sort are not only political in nature, but social commentary. What this means is that not only can a sticker be pro party, or anti administration, it can say something about the people behind all the various political organizations and policies.
Originally the bumper sticker showed up in the early 1930's just prior to WWII. It was after the war that the bumper sticker became used as a tool for campaigning. This was before bumper stickers were even really "stickers". At this point bumper stickers were metal plates attached to the bumper by metal wires. Forest P. Gill is credited as the father of the modern bumper sticker. In 1934, he founded "Gill-Line," originally a silk screen printing company in Kansas, which is now a world leader of bumper stickers, from his home where for the first few years he printed everything by hand. He invented the modern version of what we consider the bumper sticker after researching and applying pressure sensitive adhesive as a better way to bond his custom stickers.
The success of the idea of bumper stickers was enough to convince advertisers how much exposure the bumper sticker had to offer. Special business relationships were developed with commercial advertising distributors which turned out to be very lucrative. Finally people in general decided how much the idea of bumper stickers appealed to them, and all kinds of bumper stickers began to be printed. Political custom sticker printing is a huge industry today and in all likeliness, will probably always be. As long as we have politics there will be a demand for stickers to express our many sentiments about policy, administration and global events. The bumper sticker is an ideal media for wearing your political heart on your "sleeve," or bumper in this case.</div>
Lovershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09077803687336968291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7194632240819158587.post-47623274628161756132014-03-24T08:00:00.002-07:002014-03-24T08:00:28.461-07:00Tips On How To Buy Custom-made Stickers And Labels<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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Nobody ever graduates from this art of enjoying stickers. While it is a good marketing ploy and it has been exploited to the utmost by most promoters in various industries, the very essence of having stickers as a hobby and ornament for the home is also another facet which makes it so appealing to people of all sizes and ages. Various aspects involve the choice of stickers for indoor use. There is the material, the type of indoor sticker to invest on, appearance of the stickers itself along with its style, usage and value for money. Kids make a kick out of stickers out of appearances, but we adults know better. There is truly more to stickers than meets the eye.
There are various types of custom stickers, usually depending on the shape of the sticker in question. It can be circle, oval, square or even a heart--all of these lending to the creativity of the company providing it. As a wise consumer, it is a rule of thumb to canvass well for the stickers before landing upon a final choice. Still, since these stickers are relatively cheaper than the much-advertised weatherproof variety, you could still get as much as you want and not have to give a sweat about it.
Material is very important. Indoor stickers with vinyl coverings last longer. You also have the option of having your indoor stickers UV rated. Some companies do offer that even for indoor stickers but you have to search long and hard to be able to find them. Most UV ratings are done on outdoor stickers, and they are primarily done in order to make the sticker more durable through the seasons.
Indoor stickers are not too popular among hardcore quality aficionados because according to them, these said stickers are usually not UV rated and prone to chipping, peeling and cracking after a short period of time. However, this very 'disadvantage' as they call it can even add up to the appeal of using indoor stickers.
The fact that it is flexible and more easily changeable and replaceable provides indoor sticker users with more variety and options. It would be much harder to part with expensive UV-rated stickers even when you have gotten tired of seeing the same old thing in your home, since it can cost quite a fortune to own one.
The more innovative people will definitely find this opportunity to redecorate frequently at their whim as an advantage and not a waste of resource. In addition to that, this will give them all the more reason to take good care of these indoor use stickers since they are more fragile than most other types of stickers.
Appearance is the very first thing to look for in stickers, pretty much like men when they are first introduced to a potential life partner. Of course, the very essence of making use of stickers indoors is to make it complement whatever your home has to begin with. It will be a mortal sin to purchase so many indoor stickers and end up swamping your abode instead of beautifying it. A good sticker will be something that will match your home theme perfectly. Custom stickers cost a bit more, but it eliminates the worry that what you buy will not fit your home interiors.
Style is another factor. Whether you are pertaining to custom stickers or printed ones, you will need to determine first and foremost the dimensions of the sticker you intend to buy. Bring a ruler if you have to, or just make allowances when you do your estimations to make sure that you are not buying something too oversized or undersized for your taste.</div>
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A better question might be "should I start a sticker business?" A whole book could be written on this subject but for purposes of this article we'll try to summarize some things to consider and questions to ask your self before jumping into a sticker related business.
What type of sticker business are you considering?
There are several options. Are you looking to design and create stock sticker designs that you can sell in stores, specialty shows or online? This is often what people envision when they ask about starting a "bumper sticker business". They have a great idea for a sticker or a series of stickers and they want to sell them. An offshoot of this is people looking to start a "vinyl sticker business" - which usually implies vinyl cut decal designs cut on a plotter.
The second type of sticker business would be producing or selling custom stickers to other businesses and individuals. The ideas and the distribution responsibility are not your own, you are just the manufacturer, middleman or perhaps the designer for the product. This article is not going to focus on this type of custom sticker business (perhaps in another).
How much time can you devote to your sticker business?
How serious are you about starting this business? Is it a project you are thinking of doing on the side of other work, or are you looking to make a living and work it full time? Either way, businesses are not easy to start, market or grow. And the sticker business, though it may sound fun, shares all the struggles other businesses face with visibility, distribution, competition and profitability.
As with any business passion is a necessity. The brand "Salt Life" was started by two entrepreneurs who loved everything about the ocean lifestyle and had "Salt Life" tattooed on their necks. This led to stickers, then clothing and on to more branded products that are now in over 600 retailers nationwide. So, yes, a sticker idea can take off but it needs a lot of passion, hard work and dedication to grow and succeed.
Should you buy equipment or outsource production?
You can buy special papers and print pre-die-cut labels right out of any basic printer, but, it's not recommended. Most people envision a sticker business as producing or selling quality stickers that are outdoor durable and can hold up on cars. While you could make stickers as a hobby and use special papers and protective sprays, to survive as a legitimate business, higher quality products are essential.
You could probably find used vinyl plotters for a couple hundred dollars and new and better printers and plotters on up into the thousands. For a good digital print and cut system you are looking at over $10,000. Commercial printing presses can be hundreds of thousands. But, I am not an equipment seller and unlike a dealer I would not recommend buying equipment at all.
It is easy to test the viability of your sticker idea without investing in any equipment. So, why risk it? Why not produce your ideas with the best quality stickers possible made by experts on which ever equipment and method is most appropriate? There is still room for good profit margins. And, if things go well it is much easier to scale upward with outsourced production. If you are thinking you need prototypes to test and show before ordering larger quantities, you could go to any local sign shop and get vinyl cut or digitally printed samples. But remember, the style and quality might not be the same as stickers created in bulk on proper commercial sticker printing equipment.</div>
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