Stickers are always cool!
Not only because collecting them is your childhood hobby, but they are also very effective in terms of branding and customization of products. With these stickers, people can now create engaging, colorful designs that enhance their projects with a professional and high-quality look. In addition, they are a hot commodity sold on DIY platforms, as they are in demand from both hobbyists and people running private businesses.
As competition between them intensifies, people are looking for ways to make these stickers look more professional and sophisticated. A lot of people use cutters to make the final cut on stickers and remove excess paper (weeding), but these Ortur laser master machines need to be carefully configured for polishing/professional cutting.
A considerable level of professional appearance can be achieved by laser cutting stickers, as it preserves fine details and makes smooth cuts on the stickers. But how do you make stickers look professional when using this hardware, and what do you need to pay attention to in the process? We explain five things to consider to get the industry-standard look:
1. Always use quality materials
This is obvious, but it is surprising that so many people underestimate this and compromise the professional look of their stickers by choosing substandard paper. We recommend choosing a vinyl, paper, or polyester material that is ideal for laser cutting and getting a sense of professionalism.
The use of high-quality materials, even the above materials, can achieve sticker cutting without the rough jagged edges that buyers are sure to dislike. The quality material of the stickers is very important, and there is no doubt that this is the most important consideration in how to make the stickers look professional when using an Ortur laser master machine.
2. Create a rich design document
To get professional results when making stickers, the design of your sticker art should also be very professional. This applies to design complexity, it should not be too much or too little. While most Ortur laser masters can handle fine detail, very complex designs can confuse the lens, causing the cut to be inaccurate and sometimes even performed in the wrong location.
Also, do not create very small and detailed elements in the artwork, as they are difficult to read by the Ortur laser master module. In addition, a thicker outline is used in the design so that the laser module can distinguish between the two extreme points on the sticker.
3. Fine-tune the laser Settings
Stickers are high-quality paper that requires fine-tuning on the Ortur laser master to get the best results. According to the material being cut, always check the power, speed, and frequency of the laser cutting machine. Always start with a test cut, these will help you adjust all Settings to achieve a good cut that will not burn or melt the material. This is how professional sticker manufacturers avoid the loss of cutting material.
4. Use transfer tape
This tape helps protect the sticker and maintain perfect adhesion. After weeding, use transfer tape (paper and scotch tape are common) on the stickers so that you can easily pick only the stickers on the backing and place them on the desired surface without forming wrinkles or bubbles. It's usually small, but it makes a huge difference to the overall result and gives your stickers a professional final look that is error-free.
5. Pay attention to weeding
When removing unwanted vinyl or paper, we recommend using precision tools such as weeding tweezers. After that, you may need to further trim any remaining paper. This step is very important for a professional image. Otherwise, buyers can easily spot any missteps and remaining pieces, rating your DIY project as novice work.
conclusion
To end our thoughts on the topic of how to make stickers look professional, we can also add here that one should also consider the way the stickers are displayed. This is also important for viewing your stickers professionally. In addition, if you're not using a traditional cutter to get the final professional look, you'll also need to invest in a reliable laser cutter.
For this, we recommend the Ortur H10 Ortur laser master, a powerful yet easy-to-use piece of hardware designed for such projects. It features a reliable 20-watt laser module and a next-generation air assist system to ensure your sticker project is completed safely. Plus, you get creative flat X-axis construction for high stability, and Ortur's design software for a smooth DIY experience.