The Custom Stickers Blog
Practical, no-fluff guides on choosing materials, cuts, and finishes so your custom stickers look great and last.
Glossy vs Matte vs Holographic: Sticker Finishes Explained
The same artwork can look premium or cheap depending on the finish. Here's how glossy, matte, holographic, and metallic differ — and when to use each.
BrandingCustom Stickers for Product Packaging & Branding
For a small brand, a sticker is the cheapest way to look professional. Here's how to use custom stickers and labels across your packaging.
DurabilityWaterproof & Outdoor Stickers: A Complete Guide
Not every 'waterproof' sticker survives a real summer outdoors. Here's what actually makes a sticker weatherproof and how to spec one that lasts.
Sticker BasicsDie-Cut vs Kiss-Cut Stickers: What's the Difference?
Die-cut and kiss-cut sound technical, but the difference is simple — and it changes how your sticker looks and peels. Here's how to choose.
Materials GuideHow to Choose the Right Sticker Material
The material decides whether your sticker lasts years outdoors or peels in a week. Here is how to pick the right one for your project.
About The Custom Stickers Blog
What topics does The Custom Stickers blog cover?
The blog covers sticker materials, die-cut and kiss-cut options, glossy, matte and holographic finishes, waterproof and outdoor durability, and using stickers across product packaging and branding.
Which blog guide explains die-cut versus kiss-cut stickers?
Our die-cut vs kiss-cut guide explains how each cut works, how they differ in look and peel, and when to choose each one for logos, sticker sheets and packaging inserts.
Which sticker blog guide explains how to make stickers last outdoors?
The waterproof and outdoor stickers guide covers what actually makes a sticker weatherproof, including vinyl face stock, UV-resistant inks, laminate and weather-rated adhesive, so you can spec a build that lasts.
Which blog article helps small brands use stickers on packaging?
The product packaging and branding guide shows where to use seals, product labels, thank-you stickers and address labels, and how consistent stickers help a small brand look established.
Is there a blog guide comparing glossy, matte and holographic finishes?
Yes. The sticker finishes guide compares glossy, matte, holographic and metallic finishes, covering shine, how colors read, glare and fingerprints, and which brand styles each finish suits.
Which blog guide should I read first before ordering stickers?
Start with the material guide, because material decides whether a sticker lasts years outdoors or peels within weeks. Read how to choose the right sticker material first.
Who are The Custom Stickers blog guides written for?
The guides are written for brands, small businesses and anyone ordering custom stickers who wants practical, no-fluff advice on materials, cuts and finishes before placing an order.
Do The Custom Stickers blog articles include their own FAQs?
Yes. Each blog article ends with a short set of frequently asked questions that answer the most common follow-up questions on its topic, such as cost, durability and peeling.
Can I get help if the sticker blog does not answer my question?
Yes. Contact our team or request a free quote and tell us how and where your stickers will be used. We will recommend a material, cut and finish for your project.
How do the sticker blog guides connect to ordering custom stickers?
Each guide links to the related sticker products it discusses, so you can move from reading about a material, cut or finish straight to the product that uses it and request a quote.