diff --git a/src/img/2026/stickers/sticker-junkie.jpg b/src/img/2026/stickers/sticker-junkie.jpg new file mode 100644 index 00000000..a2d9587a Binary files /dev/null and b/src/img/2026/stickers/sticker-junkie.jpg differ diff --git a/src/img/2026/stickers/sticker-robot.jpg b/src/img/2026/stickers/sticker-robot.jpg new file mode 100644 index 00000000..64a6b4db Binary files /dev/null and b/src/img/2026/stickers/sticker-robot.jpg differ diff --git a/src/img/2026/stickers/vinyl-disorder.jpg b/src/img/2026/stickers/vinyl-disorder.jpg new file mode 100644 index 00000000..67905efd Binary files /dev/null and b/src/img/2026/stickers/vinyl-disorder.jpg differ diff --git a/src/posts/2026/2026-09-29-sticker-vendors.md b/src/posts/2026/2026-09-29-sticker-vendors.md index 269dd5f4..61edd878 100644 --- a/src/posts/2026/2026-09-29-sticker-vendors.md +++ b/src/posts/2026/2026-09-29-sticker-vendors.md @@ -17,6 +17,8 @@ I did this work because my previous vendor, DieCutStickers, had notable print is Got a recommendation not in this writeup? Feel free to [let me know](/contact) and I'll price them out and add them. +I think I have to make a weird art piece now with all these samples. + ## Exclusions Three other vendors are mentioned but will not appear in summaries: Sticker Guy, Sticker Mule, and Sticky Brand. @@ -193,6 +195,10 @@ I did not price out Sticker Guy as I could not find pricing information for holo - Free shipping - Split backs +These feel pretty quality. They're not too flimsy, and the colors are vibrant. The split backs make them easy to peel. + +![An array of colorful stickers, most featuring the sticker junkie logo of a monkey head smoking a cigar. There's a couple color sample stickers as well that show the full range of colors on glossy and matte stickers.](/img/2026/stickers/sticker-junkie.jpg) + ### Sticker Mule [CEO is a big Trump supporter](https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/09/anthony-constantino-donald-trump-sticker-mule-congress-stefanik/). @@ -221,6 +227,12 @@ Sticker Ninja has an *amazing* amount of variety when it comes to glitter, shimm - Free shipping - FAQ says split backs can be added, but I didn't see this option; peel tabs can be added for additional cost +Sticker Robot does both silkscreen and digital stickers. The silkscreen ones seem really nice, but the digital holo stickers are what I priced out and looked at. They seem decent, but nothing outstanding - I'm kinda guessing the silkscreen ones might be more standout. Silkscreen stickers offer printed backs as well. One of the samples is a "business card sticker" which is kinda neat. + +In the picture, silkscreen stickers are on the left and digital on the right. + +![Some copies of the same two robot designs in different sticker materials as well as an info sheet.](/img/2026/stickers/sticker-robot.jpg) + ### StickerBros [StickerBros](https://www.stickerbros.com/) @@ -267,6 +279,10 @@ Sticky Brand has apparently gone pretty hard in on generative AI marketing. I pr - $5.00-$6.00 for shipping orders under $250.00; free shipping over $250.00 cannot be combined with other discounts - Peel tabs for 25% extra +These are decent, but the price is a real deterrant. I think if you're getting more basic stickers their pricing *might* be more competitive - they are clear that holo and other premium materials are marked up 150% - but without doing those pricing tables I can't be sure. That said, I think their "cracked ice holo" is pretty cool. + +![The same logo in 11 materials, plus a rectangular chunk of holo sticker vinyl. There's even such oddities as glow in the dark, view through (perforated so the design is not fully opaque), and static cling.](/img/2026/stickers/vinyl-disorder.jpg) + ## Resources - [Some Free Sticker Designs and Where to Print Them](https://docpop.org/2025/10/some-free-sticker-designs-and-where-to-print-them/)