Make Your Own Decals
James Talbot
With our easy to use online designer, you can quickly design your custom decals. Just upload an image or logo from your computer or choose from our wide selection of clipart to create your personalized decal.
If you decide to upload an original file, instead of designing your own, you will need to upload an .eps file. This ensures that you will receive the highest quality decals possible! Once you have added your product to your cart and select your shipping method, a proof will be emailed to you. When you approve your proof and make a payment, your order will be complete.
All orders must be paid up front prior to being put into production. We accept VISA, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover credit cards. We also accept checks, which must be received prior to your decals being put into production.
Back in the early days of making decals, we built a system called Live Order Tracking that enables our customers to track their order through every stage of our streamlined process, from order placement to delivery.
Die-cut means that we are cutting through both the vinyl decal material and the paper backing. This cut type doesn't leave any material around the decal. Another way to look at it is to think of it like a "cookie cutter." Your decals are all individually cut out to the contour of your design, so you have individually cut decals with no paper material around the design.
Kiss-cut means we are only cutting through the vinyl layer ("decal material") and not cutting through the paper backing, leaving a paper material border around your decal. When you choose a kiss-cut decal, you will have extra material around your decal for easy peeling.
Vector art consists of lines and curves that are mathematically defined objects. When viewing art in key line mode you can see the points or vectors when connecting your lines and curves. They can also be seen when using the pen tool or editing the points along a path. Vector art is ideal for type and drawn shapes because they can be enlarged to any size while maintaining crisp outlines and details without sacrificing quality. The distance between the vectors is calculated mathematically and is not dependent upon resolution.
Raster images consist of colored squares, called pixels. They are created by combining a series of various colored pixels. Digital photographs are made up of pixels. If you view a raster image at 200% or more you are able to see the individual pixels that make up the image. Raster images are dependent upon resolution so image enlargement is limited by the individual size at which the file was created. If a file is produced at a size that is larger than its resolution will allow, the quality will decrease. Printing a low resolution file will result in pixelation. Individual pixels are large enough to be easily discernable. Increasing the resolution will not solve this problem is there are not enough pixels to begin with. The program will add more pixels based upon the estimation of their location and will then assign their neighboring pixels's color value. This may cause an image to look muddy.
If you are not able to provide us with a print ready artwork, our art department would be able to recreate your artwork in vector format for printing. Most logos or images can be recreated for and additional cost, which depends on the difficulty of your design. Artwork design service discounts may apply. Please contact a customer service representative today for more details.
Decals are a great way to add a unique touch to many spaces and surfaces. Whether you plan to display your new decal on your car, laptop, living-room wall, or anywhere else, proper installation is crucial for creating a strong bond that lasts long and looks great. That's why we've put together this guide that teaches you how to apply decals in just six easy steps.
Make an outstanding impression with custom vinyl decals for your business. Common uses are custom logo prints, custom printed branding materials, business hours decals, truck decals, and advertisements for products and services.
Our approach to decal printing is designed for maximum customer happiness, from printing exclusively on premium vinyl, to offering multiple custom cut options including die-cut and shape-cut, to our fast turnaround options.
We offer two high quality vinyl material options for our decals. The standard vinyl material is made from calendered vinyl. It has a three to five-year outdoor durability lifespan when properly applied and maintained.
Colors, fonts, and images will not affect the pricing of your decal. The size and quantity you order and any color matching requests will affect pricing. If you need a color match proof, please contact us to speak with one of our friendly customer service reps!
Personalized decals are commonly used for business logos, custom branding, and advertisement for products and services. In reality, they can be used for just about anything you can imagine like laptop decals, car decals, window decals or wall decals.
Whether you're looking to bring your business logo to life, add a personal touch to your belongings, or create unique promotional material, our sticker services make the process effortless and enjoyable.
Choose from a plethora of sizes, materials, and finishes to perfectly capture your vision. Regardless if you're a design novice or a seasoned pro, our platform guides you through each step, ensuring your custom stickers are exactly how you imagined them.
Our commitment to quality is unwavering. Utilizing only the finest materials and the latest in printing technology, we ensure your designs not only look stunning but also stand the test of time. From weather-resistance to dishwasher-safe, your stickers will maintain their brilliance through every adventure.
In case you aim for understated elegance or want to make a bold, iridescent statement, we have you covered. With options ranging from sleek vinyl to eye-popping holographic and everything in between, the possibilities are limitless. Choose matte, glossy, or our unique holographic cracked ice finish to give your stickers the exact look and feel you desire.
Our diverse product range includes everything from heavy-duty stickers for industrial use to charming wall stickers that brighten any room. Our materials are as varied as your needs, featuring everything from traditional vinyl to innovative options like prismatic and glow-in-the-dark stickers.
Our capabilities are extensive; elevate your branding with kiss-cut stickers for that extra charm, or transform your logo into dual-purpose business cards with crucial info printed on the sticker's back paper. With quick proofing and shipping, your creations will be ready in no time.
We invite you to discover how fun, and cost-effective, custom stickers can be. Make a single masterpiece or bulk orders for your business. We offer transparent pricing and insights into maximizing your investment in custom stickers.
Begin your creative journey to explore the endless possibilities of custom stickers by selecting your preferences in our wizard. With our easy-to-use platform, quality guarantee, and passion for creativity, your perfect sticker is just a few clicks away!
First thank you for the link, and then I like your optimism. Well I will research it and will see what happens. I would only be to happy to post my findings to help others. This is why I love this forum, so others can learn. thanks again.
You need a computer and inkjet printer for inkjet decals- I'll let someone else cover Alps printing, which is becoming rarer and rarer. Almost any inkjet printer can be used. You need some sort of graphics software. If you are using Windows, a simple paint program comes with the OS, which is basic but can be used for simple decals. Regular paint programs do not resize very precisely, but it can be done pretty well with some trial and error. CAD programs allow precise resizing, and rescaling by scale (paint programs do too, manually, but with use of some math). Cheaper CAD programs may have less colors, and fewer fonts, also fewer graphics tricks like drop shadows, gradient fills, etc.
One big gotcha is that inkjet decals work fine for darker colors. If the decals have white or very light tones, and are to be applied over dark colors, you have a problem. You must then use white decal paper. This means you must cut out the decals precisely, or you will get white borders around them. I have had some success with setting background color in the graphics program to the paint color the decals will be applied over. This works well with black, but with other dark colors you may have a color matching problem. Computer systems can be color calibrated, but it is a lot of work, and some expense. I have not calibrated mine, and have a lot of problems matching common paint colors other than black and yellow.
Don't have a link, but I did it by printing them on an inkjet printer. Using white or clear decal paper, available at Hobby Lobby 40% off coupon applies) just make your artwork a bitmap using MS Paint. Once they've printed, spray them with Testor's Decal Bonder. Tis is a must.. The ink will wash ff if you don't..
Some folks that have been trained to use the expensive products don't like these because they have to re-learn, but if you aren't fluent yet (or don't mind unlearning), these free products are all mature and as fully capable as the costly software.
Since becoming a born-again adult modeller, I've been using DIY decals because I've wanted to build models of particular aircraft (and a ship) that I am familiar with, and I've been pleased with the results. But today I ran into a snag.
I had great difficulty transferring the decals to the rotor without damaging them. It's not a huge problem, because I am hoping to produce some realistic weathering and aging, and the new decals do look weathered and aged! But what if I want clean-looking decals?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I've wondered if Microscale Industries Micro Liquid Decal Film would help, although I don't see how it would help the apparent "welding" of the decals to the backing paper, and I'm concerned that they might become too stiff to adhere tightly to surface irregularities.
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