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How to Order Custom Stickers Like a Pro

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Ordering custom stickers shouldn’t feel like decoding ancient scrolls. It should be fast, easy, and honestly, a little bit fun. Whether you’re branding gear, promoting an event, or just want to get your logo in the wild, here’s how to order stickers like a total pro—without breaking a sweat (or your budget).

1. Pick the Right Sticker Size (Without Guessing)

Size isn’t just a vanity thing—it’s about making sure your sticker looks right on the stuff it’s meant for.

2”–3” Stickers: Perfect for laptops, water bottles, phone cases.
3”–4” Stickers: Great for signage, promo giveaways, or bold designs.
5”–6”+ Stickers: Big impact for car windows, coolers, shop windows.

Pro Tip: Think about where the sticker will live before you pick a size. A giant 6” logo on a tiny coffee tumbler? Not the flex you want.

Sticker Materials

2. Choose the Right Sticker Material (Not All Vinyl is Created Equal)

Different sticker materials do different things—and they’re not all built for the same jobs.

White Vinyl: Classic, durable, weather-resistant. You can’t go wrong.
Matte White Vinyl: Same tough stuff, just with a slick, no-glare finish.
Clear Vinyl: Show off cool shapes or designs with transparency where you want it.
Holographic Vinyl: Like a party on a sticker. Rainbows for days.
Glitter Vinyl: Subtle sparkle without feeling like a fifth-grade art project.
Mirror Vinyl: Bold, shiny, and looks like it costs more than it does.
Domed Stickers: Adds a 3D bubble look that’s super touchable (and super tough).

Pro Tip: If you want high quality and something that’ll survive rain, sun, and daily abuse? Vinyl stickers are the move—every time.

3. Set Up Your File Like a Pro (Or Let Us Help)

You don’t need to be a graphic designer—but a few simple moves will make your stickers print perfectly:

File Types: Vector files (AI, EPS, SVG, PDF) are best. High-res JPGs or PNGs (300 DPI) work too.
Bleed and Safe Zones: Extend your background 1/8” past the edge. Keep important stuff 1/8” inside.
Fonts: Outline or flatten them—don’t send live text unless you love the “missing font” surprise.
Color Mode: CMYK for the win. RGB looks great on screens but can shift when printed.
Cut Lines: If you want a die cut sticker shape, awesome—upload your cut path. Or let Stomp do it. We’re kind of pros at it.

Need more? Check our full Artwork Guidelines — it’s easy, promise.

4. Choose the Right Quantity (And Save Smart)

Here’s a little sticker math:

Ordering a tiny batch = great for limited runs.
Ordering bigger = better price per sticker.

Ordering quantities depends on how you’ll use them. If you’re slapping stickers on every laptop, cooler, or coffee mug in town? Go big.

Need just enough for a trade show or special launch? Smaller runs save cash—and you still get free shipping.

Laptop Stickers

5. Know What Stickers Are Really For

One quick thing—stickers = promotion, not packaging.

If you’re labeling products permanently (like jars, bottles, or boxes), you probably need a label, not a sticker.

Stickers are meant to spread your brand, not lock down your product line.

Best uses for stickers?

Promo giveaways
Merchandise
Events
Swag bags
Branding touchpoints

Basically, anywhere you want people to see you, stick with stickers.

Ready to Stick the Landing?

Whether you’re ordering 50 vinyl stickers for a local pop-up or gearing up for thousands of die cut sticker promos, getting custom stickers should feel fast, easy, and actually kind of fun. (Especially when it comes with free shipping and a crew that knows their stuff.)

Start designing your own custom stickers today!

FAQs

What’s the best material for high quality stickers?

Vinyl stickers are your best bet. They’re durable, weatherproof, and built to last through sun, rain, and backpacks full of doom.

How many custom stickers should I order?

Depends on the project! For events or small promos, start with 100–250. For big launches or national swag runs, 500–1000+ stickers save you serious bucks per piece.

What’s the minimum order quantity for stickers?

At Stomp, the minimum order quantity is low enough to make small runs affordable—perfect if you’re testing designs or running a one-off event.

How do I set up my file for stickers?

Use vector files if you can, extend backgrounds 1/8” for bleed, keep text inside a safe zone, and convert colors to CMYK.

What’s a die cut sticker?

A die cut sticker is cut exactly to the shape of your design—no boring squares or circles unless that’s your vibe. It’s custom contouring that makes your stickers pop.