If you are interested in making stickers, Marston Makerspace offers several resources to make it easy!
What you will need to bring:
- Inkjet Printable Sticker Paper
This can come in multiple varieties which will give different appearances. There are many reliable brands of sticker paper, however we recommend the Avery printable Sticker Paper.
What we provide:
- Epson 2720 Inkjet Printer
You can use this to print on already purchased Sticker Paper. Settings for the printer may need to be changed depending on if the paper is matte, glossy, holographic, etc.
- Silhouette Cameo Craft Cutting Machines
We have both a Cameo 3 and 5 which can be used with the free-to-download Silhouette Studio app. To make the process as smooth as possible, it is best to come in with the app already downloaded and your design uploaded to the program. However, if you are having trouble with any of these steps, a Makerspace employee will be there to help during open hours!
Silhouette Print and Cut
One option for custom sticker making is using Silhouette’s print and cut feature. This will be especially useful for more intricate sticker shapes, however, can be used to accurately cut out any sticker shape. If you are using print and cut, before printing out your design you need to add registration marks via Silhouette Studio. The registration marks allow the Cameo to know where the cut marks are assigned and accurately cut the design. The following video explains the process in further detail.