How to Make Holographic Stickers on A Cricut

Recall your childhood memories when you were a fan of stickers. You would have been playing around in school time with cutting stickers. Especially the stickers with a glossy or reflective effect. Are they Holographic stickers? No doubt, Yes!

It’s really fun to use and play with holographic stickers in terms of placing them on notebooks, paperboard, or DIY crafts. Isn’t it? Have you ever thought of designing them at your place on your own? If not, don’t worry. It is not rocket science. Get ready to be an ace at designing holographic stickers at home.

This blog will teach you how to make holographic stickers on a Cricut machine. You will learn how to print on holographic sticker paper and cut them properly in a stunning look that will surprise everyone. Let’s begin.

What are Holographic Stickers? 

Holographic stickers featuring a shiny and reflective surface are special stickers. They display a 3D-like rainbow-colored effect when viewed from different angles or when they catch the light. This captivating effect is achieved when designs are printed onto a holographic film or paper.

Whether it is about attractive appearance, decoration, or branding, holographic stickers add a distinguished touch to various items. They give a vibrant appearance and grab attention in no time.

How are Holographic Stickers Made?

It seems complex to make holographic stickers. It undergoes the same process that designs other types of stickers. The principal difference is the making of sticker designs.

Especially when you need to print the design of stickers into special holographic vinyl and apply a clear lamination to shield the design. Once it is done. The stickers are cut into the required shape.

Materials Required to Make Holographic Stickers

The holographic sticker materials and supplies you need are:

• Design tools like Canva or Photoshop
• Holographic Printable Sticker Paper Sheet of 8.5″ x 11″ 
• Inkjet/Laser Printer
• Cricut Machine
• Cricut Cutting mat
• Matte Finishing Tape
• Hooked Weeding Tool

Tip - if you have a Cricut Joy Machine:

Cricut Joy - a portable smart cutting machine used for quick and easy crafting projects. However, this machine is unable to print and then cut the project as it does not have the sensor to read the registration marks.

Also Read: Matte vs. Gloss Lamination: Which Finish Is Right for Your Design

How to Make Holographic Stickers

There are several steps to make holographic stickers. Here are the steps.

Designing A File:

• The first step of making holographic stickers is their design.
• Use a tool like Canva or Photoshop to create bold and colorful artwork.
• Save it as a high-resolution file.

Uploading Design File in Cricut Design Space:

• Upload your pre-made file to the Cricut Design Space software. 
• Once the file is uploaded. Size it. Make sure the file is in the right to print and cut the project.

Printing onto the Best Holographic Sticker Paper:

• Load holographic paper sheet into the inkjet or laser printer.
• Print your design directly onto the holographic surface.
• Make sure it is printed in high quality. You can test a print to check if the colors are finely achieved and aligned.

Drying the Ink:

• Let the ink dry once it is printed. It will help easy handling and avoid smudging.
• Make sure it is completely dry.

Sticking Clear Finishing Tape:

• Paste the sheet edges on the cricut mat using transparent matte finishing tape.

Cutting Out the Holographic Stickers:

• Add a Cricut mat to the Cricut machine and start the process.
• The machine will start scanning the black lines on the mat first. 
• It will figure out lines on the mat. 
• Then it will cut around the design. 
• Now, peel off the design manually or using a weeding tool. 

Peeling off the Holographic Stickers

• Take the holographic stickers off the backing when they are cut. Good Job!

Final Thoughts

To conclude, it would not be hard to say you are a pro at making holographic stickers. You know how to make holographic stickers. Now, you are familiar with its process, which just requires careful attention to detail in both design and production. This results in captivating holographic stickers with aesthetic appeal.

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