How To Make Vinyl Decal Stickers

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How To Make Vinyl Decal Stickers - Silhouette Cameo

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This tutorial took on a life of its own as I kept finding new things to include. Let me know what you think about the much longer video I have time stamps for every section below:
Drawing Process: 0:36
Design Process: 1:18
Plotter Introduction: 3:04
How To Plot: 6:45
Weeding Cut Stickers: 11:38
Adding Transfer Tape: 15:37
Application: 18:58
Sticker Packs: 22:20
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In this video I walk through the process of taking a drawing and turning it into a vinyl decal sticker. Decals are some of my favorite stickers because they have a very bold look and they are super durable even on outdoor surfaces. To make your own, first come up with a design you like. Keep the image to a single color before you get a hand on the rest of the process.
Then converting the image to black and white you can set up the edges that need to be cut by the plotter. Load up some vinyl or sticker material on the plotter and then send it the cut file from Silhouette Studio.
Once cut the large negative areas of stickers can be pulled right off. This will leave the remaining design area as the sticker. Any section that is surrounded by the design will need to be "weeded". An exacto or weeding tool can be used to pick these areas out.
Then covering the stickers in transfer tape will let you stick them to any surface. Once applied to a surface the transfer tape can be removed to leave just the sticker.
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@Theartistblock 6 жыл бұрын

I don't even make stickers and i watched this just because your tutorials are so damn good and smooth.

@S1VE 6 жыл бұрын

flattering mr grim

@mauhernandez916 5 жыл бұрын

Damn, just got into sives channel and see Grim likes your shit, automatic subscribe. Grims the man!

@kinggryme2103 5 жыл бұрын

Ello Docter Grim😂💯

@RiverWolfe 4 жыл бұрын

Right, he's great

@jakedangler612 Жыл бұрын

dang he sold account lmfao

@slewp 6 жыл бұрын

this is a great video man... not many like it on the internet

@S1VE 6 жыл бұрын

this serves as a reminder to get working on our video haha, I should have some time this weekend.

@slewp 6 жыл бұрын

sounds good to me man!

@therandom802 4 жыл бұрын

I know this is an old video and this isn't the focus of the video...but it's 100% possible to reproduce the artwork on the computer. However, you should use Illustrator (or other vector software). If you haven't already, learn to use the pen tool to its *full* *potential* . It is invaluable and I use it everyday to make quick work of precise masking and logo reproduction/etc. Another thing to consider: I can digitize unique type when it isn't made with guides and not have problems with the flow of the line. But that's only because of how many times I do it every week. It is exponentially easier for anyone to do, if you first make sure your original sketch was done using guides. This holds true even if you use only the sharpie artwork.

@HOODIE650 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video.i bought a silhouette cameo 2 years ago and never got the hang of it because there was no good videos on KZfaq. They all showed how to make other things but the reason I bought it was to make these types of stickers. I was going to sell my cameo because I wasn’t motivated lol but u change that’s for me man. 🙏. Will save this for later. I’m an og sub from way back. Keep it up!

@S1VE 6 жыл бұрын

Damn, so sorry you didn't have a nice video to follow. Give it a shot and let me know how it turns out

@rumtum99 Жыл бұрын

Sive you’re honestly such a legend

@_honeybeeblu 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome tutorial and information. Detailed and at a great pace. Thank you so much!!

@S1VE 5 жыл бұрын

Jen Parker my pleasure! Glad you enjoyed

@kingjeffishere 4 жыл бұрын

shit, I've been making decals with my Cameo, but, I've just been going through the thousands of fonts* logo creator programs to do so. Never thought of drawing from scratch! Great vid!

@lordfarquaad710 Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro I’m about to try 💯🙏🏽

@EOBgraphics 5 жыл бұрын

Mate use illustrator rather than photoshop it’s so much easier.

@kev4850 5 жыл бұрын

Definitely

@rizen3467 4 жыл бұрын

If you know how to use ps it doesnt matter

@EOBgraphics 4 жыл бұрын

@@rizen3467 Yeah fair enough. Just saying its easier to use a design program for design and a photo editing program for ...

@dnaastyy 3 жыл бұрын

『 ЯiΖΞΝ 』 ps poopoo for thus

@AaAaa-cp7pn Жыл бұрын

@@EOBgraphics hey man. Any link for this? I want to see the illustrator version

@WomanUnfiltered Жыл бұрын

I'm sure those very familiar with the Silhouette Studio could follow along at your pace of explanation. For me just learning, I was still lost after watching it three times. Maybe I should just look for easier to follow videos.

@anthonyscott16 3 жыл бұрын

Dope work man. Thanks for the lesson.

@singasong785 6 жыл бұрын

Never delete this video, aside from tutorial itself, this video is smooth af 😌👌

@bertsbug 4 жыл бұрын

Download it

@TheLittlemau5 5 жыл бұрын

u can use a hair blower or heat gun (low heat setting) to warm the vinyl plastic and make it stick and adjust to the surface properly if there is any bump

@S1VE 5 жыл бұрын

Great idea, I will have to give that a try

@Trap..house. 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this !

@stevenf5902 3 жыл бұрын

A labor of love indeed.. this is a lot of work! Lol

@TheBryLife 5 жыл бұрын

Use illustrator bro it's better for cutting plotters because they trace vector lines

@saravanannaveen4722 4 жыл бұрын

You save my money!

@aleksisievala6050 6 жыл бұрын

Digging the longer video! I like seeing the process and taking tips

@S1VE 6 жыл бұрын

loads of content here, I tried to pace it well because there was so much

@aleksisievala6050 6 жыл бұрын

It came out well! Still watching but seems real good

@S1VE 6 жыл бұрын

Haha try and find the Easter egg

@ivorpeachey4366 Жыл бұрын

Thank this is the best learning video I’ve seen for a beginner. But I want to use the vinyl stickers for painting then the vinyl can be removed

@S1VE Жыл бұрын

Yeah you can definitely do it

@mcamacho9609 4 жыл бұрын

Just got a used Silhouette and want to start making decals...Great video and thanks! Can you provide a link for the transfer tape you use?

@chanelclipston1557 4 жыл бұрын

This is amazing lol. I didn’t know you could actually use photoshop to fix your lines and make it more defined.

@S1VE 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@Tassycrafty 4 жыл бұрын

This is a great video. Thank you!

@faxnorthphilly 4 жыл бұрын

The nectar sticker!!!!!!

@S1VE 4 жыл бұрын

😉😉

@jessejohnson842 4 жыл бұрын

Just a tip. You can actually set the setting for the desired material your using and just set up the blade to what it says.

@two1oh1vlogs6 5 жыл бұрын

Your video is very instructional, you really make it look easy. This is how I'm going to promote my channel

@littled5379 5 жыл бұрын

Your voice is nice to listen to

@debrown8672 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video

@madbomr9129 3 жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥

@Queenofdamned13 6 жыл бұрын

I looooooove stickers! Need the cameo 💜

@goysiosis 3 жыл бұрын

omg i need dis thank u

@andrewpaige9152 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers from down under Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

@andrewpaige9152 5 жыл бұрын

Love your work

@jaffacake.935 6 жыл бұрын

Oh man I gotta try it :)

@S1VE 6 жыл бұрын

These are well worth it! hard to beat the pop these type of stickers have

@waragainstmyself1159 4 жыл бұрын

I want to buy a printer just to make vinyl and regular stickers as well. What is this printer? Anyone have any tips?

@S1VE 4 жыл бұрын

This is called a Silhouette Cameo mine has held strong for thousands of stickers, would definitely recommend.

@waragainstmyself1159 4 жыл бұрын

@@S1VE thank you! My daughter lovessss stickers.and i figure this is a cool way to create stuff together.

@lovetolearn2749 5 жыл бұрын

❤️ detailed! very helpful! thankyou

@moyfierheller6449 6 жыл бұрын

So useful and so awesome. Loving ur stuff and keep it up.

@S1VE 6 жыл бұрын

atta boy benz

@tacticalnative1656 6 жыл бұрын

Cool👍🏽

@VuduVgod 5 жыл бұрын

first video like this i'm seeing,love it very helpful,do more please,

@S1VE 5 жыл бұрын

Just posted something in a very similar vain actually, give it a look kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f6qJhNacyry2pY0.html

@nawsty6786 3 жыл бұрын

it s lit

@Kid617 4 жыл бұрын

Could u recommend a good starting machine and editing software for a beginner

@S1VE 4 жыл бұрын

The silhouette cameo is great! Not a ton of heavy lifting on the editing side but the onboard software is great to get started with

@CMgraffix 6 жыл бұрын

cool thanks

@aaliyahify 6 жыл бұрын

Thats dope man

@S1VE 6 жыл бұрын

Give it a try!

@Moto_Medics 2 жыл бұрын

The software keeps crashing for me no matter what I do saying Bluetooth failed I have an old machine that doesn’t even use Bluetooth it sucks as I have so many supplies that I can’t use

@Mlowe89 5 жыл бұрын

Good video man!

@christophecreations608 4 жыл бұрын

What is the name of the clear transfer tape?

@UbiquitouslyOpinionatedMe 3 жыл бұрын

Damn!!!

@TimberWood.Customs 4 жыл бұрын

Don’t you waste a bunch of transfer tape the way you do it by leaving a bunch to just stick to the table?

@Daniel-qx1ju 6 жыл бұрын

If i lived at home i would try this now

@whedsky 4 жыл бұрын

I may be prematurely asking this as I'm not far into the video yet but what file do you need to use for the machine to read your picture? I use affinity photo not Photoshop and wondering if it will work.

@S1VE 4 жыл бұрын

Corey Beck just export it as a jpeg or png and it will work fine

@Mr.K.Crowley73 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man great video I’m a graffiti artist myself haven’t when bombing in forever but that’s besides the point but I’ll be subscribing brother thanks again DRIKONE MIA 1134.....

@supaflifpv7268 2 жыл бұрын

I wanna make stickers for rc planes just for myself and maybe some friends any reccomendations on a machine please guys

@S1VE 2 жыл бұрын

this could work but might be a little tough depending on how small you go. You could try like inkjet vinyl.

@fatmouth007 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! Why did you use a stroke when tracing in illustrator? It looks like a lot of your 'mistakes' came from that. Use the pen tool and a fill with no stroke to get a solid, clean looking piece.

@S1VE 6 жыл бұрын

Hmm I cant say I have a real reason, besides I just have always defaulted to that stroke. I will definitely give it a try next time around. Thank you for the suggestion.

@Tiffany.B. 4 жыл бұрын

Hi do you print out fashion designer fonts for... So for instance, i want to print out the individual letters for gucci but i want the actual font.

@S1VE 4 жыл бұрын

google around for the font. lots of bootleg ones out there for free

@dylanmanser9709 4 жыл бұрын

I know this is an older video but I just brought a cameo and the 1st one, what software are you running as I don’t have the disk

@S1VE 4 жыл бұрын

I run silhouette studio. You should be able to grab a free copy on their website

@svsv9 4 жыл бұрын

It will worth the investment to open my web site instead of offer Decal services on craiglist, facebook, eatsy, wish ebay etc?

@Lavenderblood111 5 жыл бұрын

It’s time to decorate my switch.

@jakedsnake5106 6 жыл бұрын

Hey bro nice job by the way but I’m fresh on all this “sticker making stuff” and so far learned everything I know about it from KZfaq lol.. still trying to figure out how to get my drawing into the grid thingy.. keeps telling me that the resolution isn’t high enough!.. it’s pretty simple design not really sure how to progress from there, thanks for the help.

@S1VE 6 жыл бұрын

If you have photoshop try just scaling the image up and see if that works. You could also add a filter like a threshold

@aydenbeloy7308 4 жыл бұрын

What do you call that adhesive cutting board you got there?

@S1VE 4 жыл бұрын

its a cutting mat

@superrad1659 5 жыл бұрын

how large of a sticker can this cut out? And how much does a setup like this cost, inclusively? Or would another setup be more appropriate for a novice, partly just for fun, partly as a side gig? been thinking about pullin the trigger for a number of years but never knew enough about it to make a confident purchase... very nice tutorial btw, very professional and fairly easy to follow. Good job guy!

@S1VE 5 жыл бұрын

The machine runs a bit over 200 and can cut up the 12" wide. Works great for small operations. Mine is at least five years old with no complaints.

@Minish920 Жыл бұрын

Where did you get your plotter from?

@S1VE Жыл бұрын

This is an old one from silhouette cameo

@sloleslaps2138 6 жыл бұрын

sick dude...you should make more screen printing videos!

@S1VE 6 жыл бұрын

You might predict the future, I have some new projects coming up real soon with lots of screen printing.

@jhyrtorres5790 Жыл бұрын

Bro what brand of vinyl you use

@S1VE Жыл бұрын

Oracle for the most part

@napusoul 6 жыл бұрын

Yo! Great video. Would you mind sharing the brand of vinyl you used?

@S1VE 6 жыл бұрын

I get most of mine from hhsign supply. their in house brand is cheap and great

@diystickerz 4 жыл бұрын

Not bad. I don't have cricut, yet I still can get my lovely sticker. come and check it out.

@Samoto_Mas 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@EasterlyArt 4 жыл бұрын

Would it be possible to use these decals as stencils for model kits?

@S1VE 4 жыл бұрын

EasterlyArt yessiree! They work awesome for that

@EasterlyArt 4 жыл бұрын

@@S1VE Sweet! I've been meaning to get into mod'ing Hot Wheels, and currently don't have the budget for pad printing or a laser printer that can use white ink. Appreciate everything you share!

@mistervaso 6 жыл бұрын

Dope

@S1VE 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out

@eatSLEEPshitHONDA 5 жыл бұрын

what is the material called , i currently make shirts with heat transfer vinyl. is it the same material?

@wenethmoon6587 5 жыл бұрын

eatSLEEPshitHONDA nah dude for stickers it’s cast vinyl. the adhesive on htv is activated with heat unlike cast vinyl which is pressure activated 👌🏻 hope that helps

@rayg1022able 3 жыл бұрын

Hey bro what type of vinyl material is that called?

@S1VE 3 жыл бұрын

This is just typical adhesive vinyl. I have the source linked in the description too

@Daniel-qx1ju 6 жыл бұрын

dope

@jershaus 5 жыл бұрын

Id like to use this to make stickers and stencils for airbrushing

@marinapetkovic4525 6 жыл бұрын

I've tried watchin this two times. Both I fell asleep.

@thepizzaguy3024 2 жыл бұрын

@baggedszn4916 5 жыл бұрын

Do you know how to do 2 color vinyl? With the same machine?

@S1VE 5 жыл бұрын

Sure do! Even have a tutorial on it:kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gdOiqLiGsaivgXU.html

@lilsandratv 6 жыл бұрын

where do you buy vinyl

@S1VE 6 жыл бұрын

Totally forgot to mention that! I order all of mine through www.hhsignsupply.com/productcart/pc/GT5-Intermediate-Vinyl-c435.htm

@cindywells626 5 жыл бұрын

I just found your video and thank you for the tutorial (a year later LOL). I'm having issues with applying transfer tape so that the letters stick to the tape. I actually use clear shelving paper (with adhesive) and it's been working great. However, the Silhouette Vinyl has a VERY sticky back making it difficult for the letters to adhere to the transfer tape. Any suggestions? Also, you list the transfer tape in your details, but is it for the clearer tape or the more opaque tape? Also, do you purchase your vinyl through this distributor, and it it comparable to Silhouette product (which is very expensive and you can't use 40% OFF coupons from Hobby Lobby or Michaels.) So... I'm trying to find a more inexpensive route, but not "cheaper" as in bad product. I realize that was a lot to write, but any help you can provide would be great! Thanks again!

@mattmcintosh4337 6 жыл бұрын

What should I save/export my design as in illustrator or photoshop so that it doesn’t print in bad resolution or does vector just do that on its own?Btw nice tutorial really straight forward

@wenethmoon6587 5 жыл бұрын

Matt McIntosh depending on the plotter your using some have plugins for illustrator like my Roland

@magictyphon9947 6 жыл бұрын

Which silhouette cameo are u using? 1, 2, or 3?

@S1VE 6 жыл бұрын

Number 1, but the process should be identical for all of the rest.

@guitarcoverandtabs5287 5 жыл бұрын

This sounds stupid cause I think I know the answer. what editing software do you use and what is the latest computer it runs on

@S1VE 5 жыл бұрын

I run photoshop on windows 10

@speckledpigphotography7694 5 жыл бұрын

What Photoshop file extension did you save it as when you designed it in PS?

@DirtNassty 5 жыл бұрын

What software are you using at the beginning of this video to edit your writing? ...the ol lady has had one of these cameos for a couple years and never uses it so I am going to teach myself how to use it!

@S1VE 5 жыл бұрын

I use photoshop to edit my digital work

@xinixxagnix201 4 жыл бұрын

laser cutter give pro results.

@trollobite1629 3 жыл бұрын

Not with vinyl it's seriously dangerous

@JohnnoMate 4 жыл бұрын

What machine do you use?

@S1VE 4 жыл бұрын

Smeczy Decks silhouette cameo, been working great for 5+ years

@JohnnoMate 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@cozypyro1124 6 жыл бұрын

So I need to purchase some sort of digital cutting machine correct?

@S1VE 6 жыл бұрын

yes they are cold plotters. Silhouette cameo is a great entry level one.

@cozypyro1124 6 жыл бұрын

IISIVEII thank you for the fast response 👍

@cozypyro1124 6 жыл бұрын

IISIVEII would it be possible to make throwie stickers? How would u get the outline color and the fill color

@S1VE 6 жыл бұрын

for sure!

@S1VE 6 жыл бұрын

yes it i... oddly enough I'm releasing a video in an hour detailing the process, stay posted

@slimeisland 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have to draw the designs always? Or can you take a picture of something and edit it

@S1VE 4 жыл бұрын

photos work great as a base through photoshop

@MUSSECK 4 жыл бұрын

Bro I wish I was your buddy 😔

@acerkrt 5 жыл бұрын

You should do HOW TO be so Toy vids. Keep it100

@LtGhost0 4 жыл бұрын

I saw bassnectar

@donniemartian5327 6 жыл бұрын

What program were you using? , the one before silhouette studio.

@S1VE 6 жыл бұрын

That program was photoshop

@donniemartian5327 6 жыл бұрын

IISIVEII oh alright thank you!!!

@aljonmallari3232 6 жыл бұрын

Hi can we use sublimation printer on that vinyl to print images then cut it on cameo?

@S1VE 6 жыл бұрын

Sure can! I do it all the time for kiss cut stickers

@aljonmallari3232 6 жыл бұрын

Like we will print it on sublimation paper then transfer to vinyl sticker? sorry newbie on doing sticker.

@S1VE 6 жыл бұрын

hmm I am not too familiar with that style of printing for vinyl. Most digital vinyl printers are direct to the substrate.

@nataleeleon7740 5 жыл бұрын

What program did you use to make it on the computer ?

@S1VE 5 жыл бұрын

photoshop and silhouette studio

@haydendec6991 5 жыл бұрын

can you use book contact instead of transfer tape???

@S1VE 5 жыл бұрын

Not sure, always worth a shot though

@hiquaticz4417 6 жыл бұрын

Bro can i send you a design and have u print me some slaps for some money plz

@MeguKhaos 5 жыл бұрын

How do people put multiple colors on. For example like a sticker of an anime person

@S1VE 5 жыл бұрын

I actually made a tutorial on that a few days ago, check it out kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gdOiqLiGsaivgXU.html

@Ohtisone 5 жыл бұрын

What is your cutting machine called? And how much was it?

@S1VE 5 жыл бұрын

silhouette cameo and they run about $150

@SlackLink 5 жыл бұрын

u can customize controllers with this too

@S1VE 5 жыл бұрын

You could but I think the heat from your hands would soften the adhesive over time

@infoseppd1023 5 жыл бұрын

😍💪💪👍🤗

@texas_henry 5 жыл бұрын

Or you can message us and we can make them for you. facebook.com/southtexasvinyl/

@ill4real808 6 жыл бұрын

just placed my order, now i'm officially down with the cartel.

@S1VE 6 жыл бұрын

Ayyo, thanks for the support! The pack will be headed out today, you should have it in no time.

@james_hall7176 6 жыл бұрын

Can you print pictures?

@S1VE 6 жыл бұрын

Not directly with this plotter but I have some other methods that can