Sticker Jargon
Hey, newbie. When making your stickers, you’ll probably come across a word or two that might seem like a load of mumbo jumbo. If so, just take a quick peek at this list to find the word you’re looking for. If it’s not here, please holler at us and we’ll make sure to add it to the list.
Oh, and why not check out our Youtube-channel, where you’ll find some handy tutorials to help you with things like effect layers. Perfect when you make your own sticker!
Sticker Dictionary - FAQ
Some words are important to know when making a personalised sticker. We are happy to help you, start by checking out our sticker dictionary. If you need help, contact us, and we will help you create your unique sticker
Back Paper → The stuff you peel your sticker off of. Why not print something fun on it with our back paper print?
Bleed → A safety margin that leaves a little wiggle room for the machine when cutting your sticker, to make sure that there are no unprinted spaces.
CMYK → Stands for Cyan / Magenta / Yellow / black, the colour mode used for print. Make sure to change the colour mode on your computer to CMYK when making your design, to get the correct colour reproduction.
Contour → the outside edge of your design. When cut this way, it’s called contour-cut.
Crack Back → The back paper has a slit that makes it easier to peel off.
Cut line → The edge of your sticker, i.e. where the cutting machine cuts it.
Die-Cut → These individual stickers are cut through both the vinyl and back paper, and can be printed in any shape or size. Lear more about die-cut custom stickers.
Digital proof → an overview of your design in the editor. We offer instant digital proof!
Full colour print → Printing process that combines different percentages of the four CMYK colours (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and black) to create any colour you can imagine.
Hi-tack adhesive → a pressure sensitive adhesive. It enables a very strong bond between the sticker and the surface it's applied to. Used on Heavy-duty stickers
Kiss-Cut → These individual stickers are cut through the vinyl, but not the back paper. The sticker has a backing that’s bigger than the design, usually a square.
Layers → When making your stickers, you’ll need to submit your file in layers. This is especially important if you want a material other than white vinyl, so we know where to add the effect.
Low-tack adhesive → a pressure-sensitive adhesive. It creates a mild bond that makes the sticker easy to remove from the surface it’s applied to. Read more about removable stickers
Micron → short for micrometer, used for the thickness of the material.
PET-laminate → a sturdy film that protects the sticker from weather elements.
Premium PP film → A 100 % recyclable thermoplastic that almost all of our stickers are made from.
RGB → Stands for Red / Green / Blue, the colour mode used for digital work. If you’re making your design on your computer, you’re probably working in RGB. Make sure to change it to CMYK to get the correct colour reproduction.
Sticker Sheet → Pretty much what it sounds like. Multiple designs on one single sheet. All sticker sheets are kiss-cut.
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Looking for some inspiration?
Check out some of the fine-looking work below, all made by you folks. A whole array of different shapes, sizes and materials that just goes to show that our die-cut stickers are just as customizable as we make them out to be.
