How to make Pro-Quality WATERPROOF STICKERS (2020 Updated)

[@OneHardyHouseplant]

Man everybody in the comments big mad about the price of the 100 sheets of sticker paper. You guys do realize online a roll of 100 labels / stickers is $100? If i can put 6 of my business labels on each page i can have over 600! It’s sooo much more affordable!!! Thanks for the video.

[@TheBruceAllen]

The voice of reason. Thankyou.

[@veexo9115]

On Avery.com its $12 🤨 for 96 where are you spending 100? 😂

[@LiquidGas0]

Xoxo Vxo print shops charge that for a roll

[@STICKYArt]

@@LiquidGas0 print shops be charging a hefty markup.

[@GuardianAngelEatos]

People are getting mad about that?! For the gloss sheet of paper right now It's only 55 cents a sheet not including tax! Even if you only put one eight inch sticker on there, that is still much cheaper than buying stickers from someone online! My only problem is that I am not good with cutting and placing images right so that part of it doesn't get cut out. I always mess up when it comes to cutting and placing images. I wish that there was a way to tell before printing if part of an image would get cut out. Actually, this Isn't vinyl paper, so is this paper good for making stickers that you would place on surfaces like a phone, laptop, car, etc?

[@pilotintraining2391]

I started a printing business and wow. A lot of people don’t know how to get full high quality prints with high gloss paper. I’ve had to redo so many prints that other company’s mess up. I do gotta say that I like your method for waterproofing

[@GlobalDesignHD]

How do you do it sir?

[@SparklyRainbowWolves]

you know we all making stickers in our free quarantine time

[@TheBruceAllen]

lol truueeee

[@idalysgomez7734]

Miranda Clark yes sir

[@ericahoffmann373]

@@TheBruceAllen Mine weren't that waterproof, what did I do wrong? Can you use them on water bottles?

[@shadow_sorcerer5014]

Starting up a store :3

[@TheIslandgirl8957]

When I saw the mic I thought you were going to perform 4 us lol

[@TheBruceAllen]

XD

[@_peachiigloss9149]

I saw the mic and turned my volume just for him to talk softly lmao

[@katherinebarton3837]

We're all waiting with baited snapping fingers for his slam poem.

[@therusticfarmco7642]

Lol me too🤣

[@tephwilliams]

Awesome video, thanks! I just want to add that it's possible the sticker won't be waterproof if you use an inkjet printer, it's going to depend on the ink your printer uses as they are all different. Buying "weatherproof" sticker paper will help with this, but it still might not make it 100% waterproof without laminating it, so make sure to run some tests before assuming your stickers are waterproof.

[@samk8005]

This is a super important comment. I got to the end of the video and I was so confused - your stickers are not going to be waterproof just from printing on top of something that's waterproof.

[@stich1960]

You can coat any kind of paper in shellac in a spray can (couple light coats not heavy ones) done it for stickers bus cards etc. I wouldn't submerge it but it crazy ups the durability

[@printshoptalk]

we used this method in our Etsy store when we first started :) now we have over 8,000 sales and some of the best equipment in the industry. By doing this we have grown our Esty shop SierraCustomStickers to the point where we quit our full time job!

[@TheBruceAllen]

Dont come here and plug if you didnt subscribe! haha

[@heavenswanier8563]

Congrats on your business ! I’ll definitely check it out !

[@sulivanska]

Wth happened with your website?

[@Em-uu2uj]

Me some random twelve year old with a dream: blink blink

[@Borderleaper]

Wow the shameless self plug. Lmfao

[@theincognitowanderer]

Didn’t now Chris d’elia made stickers

[@Mangosrllysuck]

Came here for this comment

[@CoitusWithAntelopes]

This comment aged badly

[@bootycore444]

Joey wait why

[@jermainewakeup]

@@bootycore444 Just look up Chris D'Ellia lol

[@TheBruceAllen]

As long as its Chris pre Cancelation.

[@LSD209]

My man! I appreciate an individual whom recognizes constructive criticism and acts upon it instead of just projecting their feelings in regards to the criticism.

[@allywilkeforsenate]

Finally a sticker making tutorial that I needed.Everyone else wanted us to buy a grand worth of equipment.

[@oscsavage6325]

He said no more DIYs, he vanished when we most needed him

[@chome4]

You can get a spray lacquer to gently coat the stickers to make them truly waterproof!

[@SasamiRari]

Before peeling or after application

[@AGNDAHOUSE]

@@SasamiRari before peeling

[@H_A_F_GAMING]

I sprayed my stickers so much they didn't stick anymore lol

[@Hannah-tz7gf]

Any particular brand you prefer? I have 3 vinyl stickers that I want on my SUV. thank you.

[@abundantharmony]

@@SasamiRari smh

[@myosotis8856]

Pretty good and cheap alternative: buy some cheap but not low-quality sticker paper at your local bookstore, print it, and put some clear tape on it before cutting it out.

[@michaeladamstone2911]

I knew time travel was possible I knew it.. great microphone you must be traveling forward from the '70s awesome.

[@BrianForTheWin]

Waterproof sticker paper is great as your stickers won’t disintegrate when exposed to moisture. However, won’t the ink from any inkjet print still run if it gets wet and has not been laminated? Just looking for clarification here. Thanks!

[@WoddyPecker]

Mine were waterproof, but they disintegrated in the sun sadly. Trying to fix that

[@Unavailable_User]

him: without breaking the bank, super cheap! *is literally $54* me, a "child": THAT'S EXPENSIVE!

[@TheBruceAllen]

Wait until you see the price for getting your stickers printed online. you: "omg hes a genius"

[@Unavailable_User]

@@TheBruceAllen I never said you were a genius, lol. also I have a printer at home, that I can get done for free, and I'm not old enough to drive a car, my parents won't drive me because 1.) I'm not with my dad enough to ask him. 2.) My mom won't because gas is expensive and we don't live close enough. 3.) my mom is kinda sycho and makes me uncomfortable when I'm with her. 4.) non of my siblings will because one is mentally ill and can't drive right now, and the other lives to far away to drive me. so um... yeah

[@yelnatsbravo5483]

bro you just saved me sooo much time and money!!!

[@mr.wednesday3305]

You look like if Chris D’elia lived in a thrift store

[@DLadd]

“Tryna stay stealthy in the streets” 💯✌🏾

[@TheBruceAllen]

my guy

[@RHEITKAMPERJR]

What do you use to cut them? I'm looking for the best way to make them but also a good, affordable machine for cutting too.

[@esthercho6249]

I recommend a silhouette portrait 3. It's a few hundred dollars but it does a great job. (if ur looking for lower prices than that, honestly u should just stick with your trusty hand and scissor.)

[@TVmadethemdoit]

4:25 I love that you said, "trying to be stealthy on the streets" :)

[@waragainstmyself1159]

I want to have stickers I can actually put on my van window? A regular one will just rub off after it rains so what do I use then?

[@zacharywillis7846]

Did you cut each sticker out individually? Or did you use something to make them perfectly round?

[@esthercho6249]

I think he cut it on his own. Or else he would have mentioned he used a silhouette or something.

[@Nick_Tag]

@@esthercho6249 i was wondering the same thing, but reading this gave me the idea of creating a 'cookie cutter' to score the sticker's shape (instead of buying a plotter / doing it by hand), so thanks!

[@libborr]

Why waterproof?? I print on my sticker paper but it's definitely not waterproof 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@TheBlacksheep2020]

so, how do you get the individual circle cuts around each sticker once you print it at kinkos?

[@lileh7456]

paper: 54$ Him: "as you can see super cheap" Me: *leaves*

[@TheBruceAllen]

I mean you get 100 sheets...Thats about 50 cents for multiple stickers on each page. Get your money up.

[@TheBruceAllen]

@Deep Inside And yes i do cut a very small percentage. I spend a lot of time making content so it really helps.

[@speedymedia8090]

Deep Inside I don’t see you trying to help

[@lileh7456]

@@speedymedia8090 You liked your own comment

[@scottdavidson7543]

@Deep Inside haha yeah dude he's a mastermind con artist. Lol your an idiot

[@TownesBuford]

These aren't weatherproof. I own a sticker shop. That's just not how this works.

[@reaghangatta6128]

do you have to cut them out yourself or can you use a sticker cutter? for example a cricket. because whenever i see people use one of the machines it makes a sheet and not an individual sticker. because im bad and slow at cutting starting a company may be harder if i cant use a machine.

[@TheBruceAllen]

You can use a cricut or your hands. totally up to you and how deep your wallet is. I use my hands. But If you are mass producing intricate designs a cricut is ALOT easier.

[@reaghangatta6128]

That's the Angle thank you!

[@jadenshaw8916]

I am a bit confused. What purpose does the slit serve?

[@mollyl9110]

To be able to peel off the backing of the sticker more easily and quickly.

[@847MicRoss]

But he didnt show cutting out the sticker in general.

[@Thomas-rh1kz]

Thank you Bruce, I appreciate this information 🙏

[@janosinski5617]

Will the ink not come off the sticker if it was to be an outdoor sticker? For example on a car

[@spenzee1722]

Hey i have a designjet t520 and would like to begin a side hustle and i want to know were to get the vinyl materials and if it comes in roles i am based is south africa any info would be helpful

[@griffinsalerno]

Thanks so much for the tip about slicing the back for easier peeling. I had that problem and it was quickly solved so thanks.

[@pauljohnson-yk5dq]

Am I missing something here? All you say in this video is to buy some paper and print your design with your own inkjet printer or take to Kinko. How do you make the stickers waterproof? Any tips other than cutting a slit on the back?

[@TheBruceAllen]

The paper i am reccomending is waterproof

[@virgosmotha]

i came here after ordering sticker paper on amazon and it was the right brand but its matte 😩 im hoping i can find a way to laminate them to make them glossy. amazing video!

[@wormdoesart7972]

I use scotch self adhere laminate! It’s fairly easy to lay down and it’s nice and shiny. It doesn’t look as great but the colors never smear off! It’s what I do for the matte paper. I bought it by accident as well

[@TheBruceAllen]

Could also buy a roll of glossy shelf laminate from walmart for like $5

[@obesecatexpert]

Oracal glossy vinyl laminate on Amazon is cheap and it works so well

[@Bbyloveex3]

This was so simple, easy, cheap, and useful! Can I just say the music made it that much more enjoyable?! Thanks for this video!

[@TheBruceAllen]

aww thankyou.

[@neveahletuligasenoa]

Ok I'm sorry Im really slow but we put the sticker paper in our printers to print correct?

[@Dearestnee]

Yes. Print it on your label paper first and then send it through your die cutter.

[@TheCARCOON11]

Thank u bruda! Great tutorial

[@barberandcosmetologyatdayt3963]

Okay so.... can these be used on cars.. I really want to make peeker stickers for my car

[@Gengarina]

Sorry for the stupid question but I have a Canon Pixma printer. Is it okay for me to shove in the glossy paper like regular paper into my printer? It won't damage it?

[@TheBruceAllen]

Printer is a printer. Just change the printer settings so it knows its not a photo print

[@Gengarina]

Thank you!!!

[@Cc-hh4qc]

So this is weatherproof? Can it be washed? Stick on hydroflasks? Also is the spray better than using a lamination machine?

[@lifewSC]

Hi. This is great! I know this is after the video is made and your probably not seeing this, but what do you mean by cutting an x through the paper? Like fully cutting the paper like that, or just lightly cutting an x. I don't know what that means haha. Please explain if you can! Also, do you have to use word? Or can it be on a google doc. Will it not work on a google doc? Thank you!

[@donkoolaidhess3762]

I'm really at wits end here, I have an inkjet printer, everyone I've talked to says you can't make weatherproof decals with inkjet. Is that true?

[@iicordii648]

Wish you woulda mentioned how you got the stickers cut out perfectly round. Did they do it there or what?

[@Rachel0400]

Scissors and a hand

[@noellathomas]

I really wish to ask if i have a sublimation printer. Can i still make stickers. If yes please advise.

[@smokeweedbehappyswbh8202]

Wow a minute in and this guy has told me nothing relevant to why I'm here

[@makanirobertson6022]

what printer is best for printing stickers? and what ones are good and affordable? please answer!

[@joannteal7114]

would making these be plausible for like spin art or other paintings? would they stick well to a clean canvas better over one thats already painted?

[@TheBruceAllen]

I imagine they would stick to a canvas pretty well. Don’t quote me cause I have never tried.

[@joannteal7114]

@@TheBruceAllen thanks for the reply.

[@crayoncheese802]

Out trying to be stealthy on the streets, this guy know whats up.

[@TheBruceAllen]

Cant have yall looking sketch taking 30 secs to peel the back of a sticker.

[@jawzzo6761]

@@TheBruceAllen man no ones gona stop u from sticking a sticker to a lampost lmao

[@hopehereandthere]

How do you keep them from fading in the sun? It's been a couple months and it's almost completely faded on my van. Did I forget something?

[@GEORGEMONTANA68420]

"being stealthy on the streets" - sticker guy

[@itsjustmari00]

finally an affordable method, thank you!

[@jonahlee9989]

I would avoid getting this particular paper if using for a business. I washed a cup with my stickers one time and it immediately gets wet and peels off. Make sure you get waterproof if you want to make a quality product

[@freddieparrydrums]

I use it for RC’s I agree

[@ivY-ql2ud]

for the printing, inkjet or laser print? or both ok? but which is better?

[@josephmullen3254]

hi can you tell me what printer are you using thanks very much i need something like this to print dvd labels thanks very much

[@warningblondthinking]

Heck yes! That microphone is how you know you're going to bring it.

[@TheBruceAllen]

Coming to an open mic near you! haha

[@mojodojo8041]

self proclaimed "best DIY sticker tutorial" LOL

[@GuardianAngelEatos]

I forget if I asked this, and can't find my comment, but how do you place your images correctly so that when they print none of the images get cut off or go over onto another sticker? There has to be an easier way than what I'm doing. Shrinking images multiple times until I get the size that I want and all the same size, and having all of them pasted together on a blank image, then test printing on normal paper to see if everything lines up right. Is there a tool or program that makes it easy or easier to have your images lined up right? A way to see how they'll print out before printing?

[@DCHZS]

Margins

[@edgarrosher3475]

Solid info 👌💯 , thanks for you time

[@saltyapostle44]

ATTENTION - This is NOT an ultimate guide - by any stretch of the imagination.

[@Foolishfishy]

Thank you so much! Appreciate it :) I really needed this sm after searching for so many DIYs

[@summerr350]

You could print to a home inkjet printer as a print and cut and cut on silhouette cameo.this way you don’t have to leave your home, and continue making great diy projects.

[@TheBruceAllen]

I did recommend home printing. Kinkos is just an option.

[@Daniel-ch52]

Just notice that glossy paper and Cameo or cricut don't play well, lots of frustration learning that one

[@rochelle..]

@@Daniel-ch52 I set my reg marks to darkest on the cameo. And so far haven’t had a problem. If you do upside to the cameo is the reg marks are only in the corners so you can use small bits of tape to dull the shine unlike the cricut you have to tape over the whole registration box (if it’s too glossy to read).

[@Taracinablue]

Simple, straight to the point.

[@annmarieplays2268]

I ordered this sticker paper and it curled at the long edges so now every time I go to print an order, I have to bend the sides back so my printer doesn't hit the edges

[@Kristina-nh6gy]

I love how he didn't make a 20 minte video like some other people ❤🔥

[@tigerbalm666]

Just wut I need!

[@etanetan2266]

This was awesome info! Thanks for sharing. Now I can make quality stickers on a budget!

[@rickyzarate9227]

When you print the paper with the designs do you put the gloss paper that you showed in the beginning in the printer and print it out on that?

[@kyanite4818]

hi, quick question: how do you cut out the stickers?

[@bhutch216]

If you want them die cut, you would need a vinyl cutting machine like a Cricut or Silhouette Cameo.

[@TheBruceAllen]

These hands. Or a cricut if your ballin

[@LuckyApplez]

Would this work if i wanted to make car window stickers? Would they be suitable?

[@SasamiRari]

Question. When using the krylon, do you spray the sheet before the peel or after you apply the sticker to the surface?

[@TheBruceAllen]

before you peel. Cant be looking hot in the streets!

[@SasamiRari]

@@TheBruceAllen sticker bombs and taggers unite!! Crazy thing is I just tried a sticky lamination sheet and some RockIsland(I think) sticker paper and Stuck it on a pole that another was on. Their sticker has been there forever. Mine barely lasted a day it seemed

[@TheBruceAllen]

@@SasamiRari im not sure what to take from this lol. But i have some stickers on the weatherproof paper i reccomend with laminate and they have been up for over 5 months and still look mint.

[@SasamiRari]

@@TheBruceAllen dang. Yeah, it’s weird. I have some really nice matte paper from, like I said, I THINK rock island paper? Or Rock Paper Scissors? Can’t remember. They print and look nice, then I use the self adhesive laminate, but it didn’t last a day it feels like. Almost looks like it fell apart and waterlogged to hell. :( I posted pics on the sticker subreddit trying to figure something out. “Diamond hands”

[@rochelle..]

@@TheBruceAllen hey curious if you’re using thermal laminate or self adhesive laminate -

[@bunnymedia7564]

Can you do this with anything other than word? Like illustrator?

[@partyof05]

What about using your printer and a cricut machine? It prints then cuts. I'm learning and trying to figure out the best way>

[@Mrpenutsgamin]

Amazing video what a life saver

[@Grisgrison]

HI the black ink on my polyester paper doesn’t want to dry. Is the paper the problem, or the ink ? I dunno, if someone has advices ! Thaaanks

[@Gendo3s2k]

lolol That's it? "use my affiliate link to buy sticker paper, and print it out?"

[@DeadspaceMayhem]

How does one make the Vinyl style slap stickers you see on jdm/drift cars like anime n such also how do they get the special effects like glitter n such

[@TheBruceAllen]

No idea man.

[@alexanderb.9872]

You're thinking of CMYK ink stickers chief. Different industry and expensive machinery at that but a good payoff if you're trying to make way in this market. One way of making similar slaps is to purchase the white matte paper and layering it with laminate. You can cut it by hand or one of those paper cutting thingies you can buy at walmart. It'll last long enough but inkjet inks fade after a while in the sun. CMYK are more resistant but eventually fade too after a little bit longer.

[@DeadspaceMayhem]

Alexander B. Thank you for letting me know bro I really appreciate it ❤️

[@MaryGarcia-gf8tz]

Do they last for a car decal?

[@victoriaaguilar7453]

did you cut the circles yourself or does kinkos actually cut them to the shape of the sticker and do they cut if their not circles like say if it was a football will kinkos make it football shaped or just circles?

[@irenavresk4351]

You can use a Cricut or Silhouette Cameo cutting machine to also cut out the stickers shapes, don't know if you have one of those but thats how a lot of people are making their stickers at home n it can cut out any shape sticker because you adjust it in the software on your computer. I'm buying a Cameo 4 this week and will use it to make stickers. I don't have an answer about Kinkos tho, we don't have those where i live

[@emilianoflores557]

WIll this paper work in a sawgrass printer i have the sg1000

[@joefavela1437]

nice ... keep it simple , that is what we like ..lol people try to much and just go in circles explaining the same thing over and over ..lol nice and simple like 80s movies .

[@anajibrooks9566]

Hi I wanted to know would this be a good idea for water bottles ?

[@TheBruceAllen]

YES

[@anajibrooks9566]

@@TheBruceAllen what about glass would it still stick right on there

[@Sun_BaeTarot]

Thanks so much for your help! This video saved me money and time rather than going to an online store!

[@RIP_IT_]

What program are you using to align them? Is it just word for Mac?

[@TheBruceAllen]

its just word

[@mindless7676]

On the gloss paper does the ink bleed or rub off without laminate? I'm having that problem with a paper I got with my inkjet

[@TheBruceAllen]

It wont. But for extra protection you can buy laminate for extra protection and thiccness. Recommend the laminate in the storage aisle in walmart. like $5 for fat roll.

[@eraticc6259]

Am I just dumb? How do you take it from word to print it and it's on the sticker paper?

[@TheBruceAllen]

Yes a little. But dont worry ill help. After you layout images in word. Save it as a PDF And print it wherever you want.

[@luish760.]

I thought the video was good, but hey that’s the internet 👍🏼

[@mommychang1121]

Is this paper good for car window decal?

[@dburt89]

Can i print stickers of anything I want, any logo? Yes I am blatantly asking if I can break copyright infringements.

[@AlyviasDOTcom]

How is this high quality?!

[@Izakokomarixyz]

how do i print out designs on blank egg shell slaps?

[@lewisdejesus5943]

wich printer you're using?

[@jackiemolina]

What printer do you use?

[@bigizzyuk]

Is there anyway to set it so you can peel them off individually? Thanks in advance

[@TheBruceAllen]

Its called scissors

[@bigizzyuk]

@@TheBruceAllen oh wow. Thanks for the feedback 🤣

[@IamTiberio]

My brother. I'm using the same brand for 2 years now abut tried only the matte one. It's ok but I would not great. I don't understand tho why you're not using their template?!

[@TheBruceAllen]

I dont like the constraints of the program

[@kelsonleeisme]

What part do you talk about cutting out a perfect circle? Making it waterproof?

[@TheBruceAllen]

The paper is waterproof. I cut it out with scissors but the circles werent exactly perfect..

[@moto_tech_braap_itout9852]

Whats a good printer to buy for stickers and making t shirts ?

[@billywilkins4808]

Just what I needed, short and simple. thanks man

[@MsWearer]

The problem I have is the printer. I have an Epson Stylus R3000 and tried printing a sticker it just comes out with a dull colour. I would buy a certain printer if I knew it could print stickers.

[@TheBruceAllen]

Im not a printer expert. Maybe play around with settings. I had similar problems and thats how i discovered the kinkos method.

[@deborahlyssa5497]

Really needed this information ! Definitely going to be trying this out ! Thanks so much ! hope you are staying safe I pray that God can protect you and your family and friends from all the crazy things that are happening in this world with the coronavirus and everything and everyone else being affected by it I pray that he can help you and your loved ones with whatever struggles ! Jesus loves you a lot ! Just felt like saying this ! have a good day!

[@TheBruceAllen]

you are so sweet. Glad i could help!

[@michellerabay7410]

Amen sis!

[@jonathangato2584]

What setting do you use for the printer? Semi-gloss? Matte?

[@TheBruceAllen]

Im still figuring that out