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Sticker Printing

Cricut Stickers

You can create stickers with the Cricut Maker by utilizing the Print Then Cut feature that is available on the machines. This uses a combination of printing from the cricut design space software on a standard printer, which will create special markings on the paper that allow it to then be used with the Cricut Maker in order to get a perfectly cut sticker.

Image credit: Well Crafted/Jennifer Swift

What You Need To Know:

Supplies on Hand: The Maker Commons has standard label sticker paper that can be used. This paper will give you a standard glossy sticker but it is not weather proof. Due to supply limitations, we can allow each user to print 2 sheets of stickers.

What to Bring: Please come in with your sticker design ready to print!

    • Use this pixel calculator tool to determine the minimum recommended resolution for your design.
      • For example, # inches for your project x 300dpi = recommended pixel size;
      • A 5 in x 5 in design would require 1500 x 1500 pixels
      • If you’d like to request a design consultation, please feel free to request an appointment.
      • Feel free to bring in your own supplies such as polyester blend, t-shirts (white-colored is recommended, results may vary on other light colors) or other blank materials.
    • If you’d like to print more stickers than that allotted sheets given for your appointment, please bring in your own sticker paper as supplies on hand are limited.

Glossary of Terms:

  • print then cut – refers to a specific process when using the Cricut Maker where the design is first printed out with special marks on the paper that allow the Cricut to align the cutting process
  • Cricut Maker – a smart cutting tool used to cut a variety of materials for different projects
  • Cricut Design Space – design tool for the Cricut Maker that is used to prep designs for cutting

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FAQs

How do I use Design Space?

Cricut has a quick start video series on using Design Space that should help. Please also feel free to ask a consultant for assistance with Design Space, if needed.

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