Alright, I'm starting to shape this plan into something cool and I'd like to get some input on this. I know I don't have many followers, even less that actually read journals, but I'd still like some feedback if you have time.

For the next few months I'm going to be making custom sticker sheets. I took a risk and ordered some (rather expensive) professional white vinyl and laminating sheets.

Each vinyl sheet is sized the same as regular copy paper (8.5 in x 11 in). I will be offering a ton of options for the stickers, so you can pick and choose to suit your price range and tastes.

I haven't gotten the vinyl yet, so I can't tell you much about it at the moment, but I have gotten a lot of stuff figured out about what I want to do.

I'll also need some help and advice about pricing when I get the examples ready. >n<;

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What I know/can do so far:

I only ordered 10 sheets to start me out, since I figured if I test how it works by using 1 sheet as an example sheet, I won't have wasted tons of money on shipping and such. So, since I'll only have 9 sheets to work with, I can offer 18 half-sheets and 9 full sheets to you; the buyers.

Since I ordered my sheets yesterday, they should come in the mail by no later than Friday... hopefully. Unless there's a zombie outbreak or someone attacks the mail man or something like that.. :V

Full sheets will be 8.5 in x 11 in, half sheets are 5.5 in x 8.5 in. Custom sized sheets are reserved for special orders and single images.

About the stickers and the stuff I'm using to make 'em:

On a half sheet, I can fit:
- 9 - 12 Small sized characters
- 4 to 8 Medium sized characters
- 1 to 3 Large sized characters
Accents and symbols will take up more room and cost a little extra.

Full sheets will have to be worked out later, as I can offer more with those.

I am using a Canon MX310 printer to pop these babies out. The quality of the ink is excellent, and the colors shouldn't bleed on the vinyl.

A sheet of laminate will be applied to the sticker surface by default. This is to protect the colors from yellowing/aging, to make it more durable, and to add a shiny gloss or matte finish to the surface. It also makes the stickers extra waterproof.

The first set of vinyl stickers will have a permanent adhesive backing, which means you'll have to be careful where you stick them, because they'll be hard to remove. I won't be ordering any semi-permanent vinyl until I start making a profit from these, because they're pretty darn costly.


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I'm working on setting up to do this right now, so within the next few days I should have everything finished, but for now sticker commissions are on hold and my shop and blog are in the works.

But! You can still check them out, and if you're interested and want to be notified of changes and progress, I'll add you to a list. ^^

Please help to spread the word - tell your friends! I need all the advertising I can get, haha.

Links

my etsy shop // my art tumblr



I think that's everything, but if I missed something, I'll just post it in my next journal. Thanks for reading and for your consideration, don't forget to leave a comment!