How Are Custom Stickers Made?
Posted by Jacob Teague on May 20th 2025
How Are Custom Stickers Made?
Ever wonder how custom stickers go from an idea in your head to a beautiful, sticky piece of vinyl you can slap on your laptop, water bottle, or business packaging? At HubCity Slaps, we turn your artwork into vibrant, durable stickers that are built to stick (and stay stuck). Here's how the sticker magic happens:
Step 1: Designing Your Sticker
Every awesome sticker starts with a design. You can upload your own logo, artwork, meme, or anything in between. We accept most common file types like PNG, JPG, or even vector files. Want a white border? A die-cut shape? Holographic finish? That all starts here in the design phase.
Step 2: Choosing the Right Materials
We print all our custom stickers on high-quality, weatherproof vinyl. Why vinyl? Because it lasts. Our vinyl stickers are waterproof, UV-resistant, and can handle wear and tear whether you’re slapping them on skateboards, shipping boxes, or outdoor signs.
Step 3: Printing the Stickers
Once your design is ready, we load it into our commercial-grade printers. These machines use eco-solvent inks that are vibrant, long-lasting, and fade-resistant. Every sticker gets printed in high resolution, so even the smallest details pop.
Step 4: Laminating and Cutting
Next up: lamination. We apply a clear, protective layer over the sticker that adds durability and a premium feel. Then we cut the stickers using precision cutting machines based on your selected shape—die-cut, kiss-cut, or even custom contours.
Step 5: Quality Check and Packaging
Every order goes through a quality check. We inspect for color accuracy, cut precision, and overall stickiness. Then we package your stickers safely and ship them out fast. Most orders ship within a few business days!
Why Quality Matters
Your sticker is a reflection of your brand, your art, or your vibe. That’s why we focus on materials and machines that produce stickers people will actually want to keep. Cheap stickers fade or peel—we’re not about that life. HubCity Slaps means quality that sticks.
Want Custom Stickers Made for You?
We make it easy. Whether you need 50 stickers or 10,000, we’ve got you covered. Our online order process is simple, fast, and lets you customize everything from size to shape to finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are your stickers waterproof?
Yes! All our stickers are printed on waterproof vinyl with protective lamination.
Can I order just one sticker?
We specialize in bulk orders (50 stickers and up) to keep our pricing affordable and quality high.
Do you offer holographic or clear stickers?
We do! Holographic and clear options are available—just select your finish when ordering.
What kind of files should I upload?
PNG with transparent background is best, but we also accept JPG, SVG, PDF, and more.
Final Thoughts
From your brain to the back of a water bottle—now you know how custom stickers are made! At HubCity Slaps, we’re all about making it easy, fast, and fun to turn your designs into high-quality vinyl stickers. Got questions? Hit us up!