How to Customize Kiss Cut Stickers, Including Adding Holes or Specific Cutlines
Creating custom kiss cut stickers is a detailed process that requires you to provide specific instructions and correctly formatted artwork. Below is a comprehensive guide to help you customize your kiss cut stickers, including adding holes or other specific design features.
Steps for Customizing Kiss Cut Stickers
1. Indicate Holes or Cut-outs in Your Artwork
If your design includes a hole, like for use as a hang tag, follow these steps:
Use a color-coded design system for clarity: - Mark the cut-line with pink labeled as “Cut-Line.” - Mark the kiss cut-line with blue labeled as “Kiss Cut-Line.” This ensures production accurately interprets the hole placement.
Add a special note at checkout indicating the hole size (e.g., 0.125") and its placement. This is crucial for ensuring proper integration of the feature during production.
2. Send Artwork with Cutline Instructions
For the smoothest experience:
Submit your artwork without a cutline and include a note requesting the prepress team to create one for you.
Alternatively, if you have cutlines ready, include them in your uploaded files. This reduces the back-and-forth and ensures a smoother process.
3. Confirm Specific Kiss Cut Requirements
If you request individually kiss-cut stickers, the prepress team will send a digital proof showing the cutlines and kiss cut lines for your confirmation.
If you need a custom kiss cut design (e.g., a sticker shaped to follow a logo but with a rectangular backing), specify the custom shape option in your order. Ensure you place the order through the Kiss Cut page with clear instructions.
4. Steps for Complex Orders with Laminated Stickers
When ordering laminated stickers with internal die-cut holes:
Prepare your artwork with the full backing size and a peel-off area clearly indicated.
Use the kiss-cut product option (e.g., laminated matte stock).
Upload your file and provide clear instructions for the internal die-cut hole, stating that it is a die-cut element and not part of the printed design.
Approve the proof sent by prepress before final production.
5. Avoid Common Mistakes with Cutlines
If you’re concerned about your design being cut off:
Skip using the online design tool. Instead, upload your artwork during checkout and request the prepress team to add cutlines manually.
Approve the proof provided to ensure cutline placement aligns with your design intent.
6. Request Stickers with Center Cut-outs
For stickers with a center hole, such as round Kiss Cut stickers:
Specify the size, coating preference (matte or gloss), and any other customizations in your order.
Include details about the center cut-out, and the stickers will be produced as kiss cut stickers on a sheet.
Additional Tips on Kiss Cut Sticker Design
Design Clarity: Ensure artwork dimensions match your required specifications, and always mark the cut and kiss cut lines clearly to avoid errors.
Prepress Review: Take advantage of the prepress review process to double-check that your artwork and production instructions are accurately translated into the final product.
By following these guidelines, you can simplify the sticker customization process and achieve the exact design you have envisioned. For any additional questions about specific options or advanced features, consult our support team.