Cutting from other programs

If you are unfamiliar with vector based programs but you want to create the cut lines yourself, here is how you can do it in a bitmap editor such as photoshop or paint.

First open your sticker artwork, then save it as a new name, such as mysticker_cut.jpg, so you dont damage the original file. We will need the original file and the cut file.

With the cut artwork open, turn your artwork into a greyscale or black and white picture if you can, this will make it easier to make a cut line. Most software will have a "desaturate" option, or you can convert it to a grayscale then back into RGB colour.

Once your picture is grey, use a paintbrush tool and select a bright colour to be your cut line, then draw the line where you want your sticker to be cut. This path can be as complex or as simple as you would like. It is faster for production if you leave 2-3mm between any printed areas and the cut line, this will stop the ink from being smudged by the blade, but cuts can be placed anywhere if you want. If your cut line does travel through the printed area, we will need to wait 24-48 hours between printing and cutting, so it doesn't work well for urgent jobs.

When you are ready for your sticker to be made, send us both files, the original artwork and the grey version with the cut line. Our designers will then trace the line you made to create a vector path for the machine to cut along. Easy.