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[Fanci Feathers Marans]

I think I'll do five or six stickers.
Hey, @TamingMaster have you heard of StickerMule.com ? Im going to try them, they look like pretty good stickers and free shipping. You have to get like 50, but that won't be such a problem if you sell them in batches of 5 or something. At least, I assume that's how it works. They may do 50 per file...

 

[TamingMaster]

I think I'll do five or six stickers.
Hey, @TamingMaster have you heard of StickerMule.com ? Im going to try them, they look like pretty good stickers and free shipping. You have to get like 50, but that won't be such a problem if you sell them in batches of 5 or something. At least, I assume that's how it works. They may do 50 per file...

I've never heard of them; must be an American company?
And, that's cool, but I have my own sticker maker at home. XD

 

[Fanci Feathers Marans]

I've never heard of them; must be an American company?
And, that's cool, but I have my own sticker maker at home. XD

Probably are, I didn't think about that.
How does your sticker maker work?

 

[TamingMaster]

Probably are, I didn't think about that.
How does your sticker maker work?

Well, you buy sticker sheets, you design your stickers in the software, print your designs onto the sheets via a printer, then you stick and slot it into the sticker maker, and it cuts around the designs (the cutting can be slowed for smooth cutting, and you can either add a white edge to your stickers or let it cut close).
It's easy enough to use the sticker making software (on PC). The actual machine is a little tricky, but once you've got the hang of it, it's easy enough.
The only things you'd have to look out for is good sticker paper and good printer ink. I didn't really have good quality gear, but I have a sticker I made about a year ago stuck to my fridge and it's stayed well (aside from fading, because of the sun).

(Most sticker makers also cut badges, those things you hook onto your door handle, birthday cards, present tags, vinyl, etc.)

To be honest though, I wouldn't recommend getting one unless you get a good response from what you want to sell or if you only plan on using it a few times. (< Like I did, and now it has been abandoned... xD )
It's expensive in small amounts, but, if you use it a bunch, it's worthwhile because you wouldn't be paying shipping fees and whatever.

I'm sure there's a lot of different ones, but mine costed probably a lot more than £300. That's without paper and ink, and maybe even the software.

It was something like that.

 

[Fanci Feathers Marans]

Well, you buy sticker sheets, you design your stickers in the software, print your designs onto the sheets via a printer, then you stick and slot it into the sticker maker, and it cuts around the designs (the cutting can be slowed for smooth cutting, and you can either add a white edge to your stickers or let it cut close).
It's easy enough to use the sticker making software (on PC). The actual machine is a little tricky, but once you've got the hang of it, it's easy enough.
The only things you'd have to look out for is good sticker paper and good printer ink. I didn't really have good quality gear, but I have a sticker I made about a year ago stuck to my fridge and it's stayed well (aside from fading, because of the sun).

(Most sticker makers also cut badges, those things you hook onto your door handle, birthday cards, present tags, vinyl, etc.)

To be honest though, I wouldn't recommend getting one unless you get a good response from what you want to sell or if you only plan on using it a few times. (< Like I did, and now it has been abandoned... xD )
It's expensive in small amounts, but, if you use it a bunch, it's worthwhile because you wouldn't be paying shipping fees and whatever.

I'm sure there's a lot of different ones, but mine costed probably a lot more than £300. That's without paper and ink, and maybe even the software.

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It was something like that.

Mom saw one in the store and considered getting it.
That looks like a good starter setup, but my problem would be when the printer malfunctions, and then the fading part. The stickers from the website look so much better quality. I wish I could make that kind.
So, the cutting machine, how easy is it to use? I want to know more about it, but I'm not sure what to ask...

 

[TamingMaster]

Mom saw one in the store and considered getting it.
That looks like a good starter setup, but my problem would be when the printer malfunctions, and then the fading part. The stickers from the website look so much better quality. I wish I could make that kind.
So, the cutting machine, how easy is it to use? I want to know more about it, but I'm not sure what to ask...

Honestly, the printer is where most of the problems come from. Ink, paper, quality, it's usually the expensive stuff too. :/
When you start up, it's a bit confusing to get it all set. You've got to set up the software, design the sticker cut, how deep it cuts (don't want it cutting the mat underneath), how fast it cuts (slower works better), etc. (Worth getting cheap sticker paper at first to test.)
But, once all that's sorted it's pretty straightforward; design, print, cut.

If you're not planning on using it much, I wouldn't bother though. Unless youit's used roughly once a week, it just collects dust. :/

 

[TamingMaster]

It might be worth working out the prices, kind of? To see if it's worth the investment, or if the website now-and-then would be cheaper.

 

[FrankieDoodle]

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[Rose Quartz]

You liek?
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[FrankieDoodle]

WAAAAAT! is spectacular!

Thank you! ^_^