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🧷 Custom Stickers: Everything You Need to Know Before Ordering

When it comes to making your brand stick—literally—custom stickers are one of the most cost-effective and versatile marketing tools you can use. At Classic Graphics, we print thousands of stickers every month for local businesses, product labels, events, and promotional giveaways.

Whether you’re ordering a few hundred small circles or thousands of custom-shaped die-cut designs, understanding how sticker pricing works and which options fit your needs will help you get the best results (and the best value).

🔹 Sticker Shapes: Standard vs. Contour Cut

Most stickers fall into two main shape categories:

1. Standard Shapes (Circle, Square, Rectangle, or Oval)
These are cut on clean, regular outlines—great for logos, packaging labels, and high-volume runs.
Standard-shaped stickers are the most economical to produce because the cutting path is simple and efficient.

2. Contour Cut (Also called Die-Cut or Custom Shape)
Contour-cut stickers follow the exact outline of your design. That means if your logo has a unique shape, text outline, or irregular edge, we can precisely cut around it.

How contour cuts are made:
At Classic Graphics, we use digital cutting equipment that reads the registration marks printed on your sticker sheet. The machine’s optical sensor follows your artwork’s vector cut line (the “contour path”) and makes a perfect custom cut—no metal dies required. This modern process allows for one-off and short-run orders without setup costs of traditional die tooling.

đź’° How Sticker Pricing Works

Sticker pricing is determined by several factors:

  • Size – Larger stickers use more material and print area.

  • Quantity – The more you order, the lower the price per piece. Our setup time and labor are spread over more units, which drives volume discounts.

  • Shape – Contour-cut stickers take more cutting time and handling, so they’re slightly higher in cost than standard shapes.

  • Material & Finish – Glossy vinyl, matte, clear, or specialty films (like holographic) each have different material costs.

At Classic Graphics, pricing is based on sticker area (square inches) and quantity, ensuring you only pay for the material and production time you actually use. Every order also includes a proof approval step—so you can review your design before we print.

đź›’ How to Order Stickers Online

Ordering custom stickers from Classic Graphics is simple:

  1. Choose your product – Select Standard or Custom Die-Cut Stickers.

  2. Enter your size and quantity – Our instant price calculator updates as you type.

  3. Upload your artwork – High-resolution PDF, PNG, or AI files work best.

  4. Approve your digital proof – We’ll send a preview showing your cut path and layout.

  5. Production & pickup or shipping – Most sticker orders are ready in 3-5 business days.

Need help with your design? Our in-house design team can create or refine your sticker artwork so your brand looks its best.

✨ Why Choose Classic Graphics for Stickers

  • Local Fort Wayne print shop with full in-house production

  • Premium vinyl materials suitable for indoor or outdoor use

  • Weather-resistant, durable, and full-color printing

  • Fast turnaround and easy online ordering

  • Volume discounts for businesses, events, and promotions

From product labels and window stickers to event giveaways and branded packaging, we make it easy to get high-quality stickers that leave a lasting impression.