Custom Holographic Stickers and Labels are a fantastic way to make your brand stand out with their eye-catching, reflective sheen. Whether you're looking for a way to differentiate your product packaging, add flair to your stickers, or simply want to bring a futuristic, polished look to your designs, our holographic options offer the perfect solution.
Benefits of Holographic Stickers and Labels
Holographic Stickers and Labels offer both aesthetic appeal and practical functionality. Their stunning rainbow effect catches attention, elevating your product’s presentation. Plus, Holographic Stickers and Labels can be printed in full color and are available in our sample pack to test the quality firsthand.
Difference between Stickers and Labels
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Custom Stickers can be printed individually, on a roll, or on a roll with perforations, on durable polypropylene with glossy or matte UV lamination, making them water, oil, and weather resistant—ideal for merchandise, giveaways, or as a bonus in customer purchases. |
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Custom Labels, printed on a roll, feature an indoor durable laminate that's also resistant to oils and water. They are perfect for packaging and product labels, with orientation options for use with label application machines. |
How to Set Up Holographic Stickers and Labels
Creating a stunning holographic design can be easy, whether you're a graphic designer or need a bit of help from our talented Art Team! Be sure to use vector or high-resolution raster art files (300 dpi) for the best results.
Get Help from Our Art Team
| Not a designer? No worries! We’re always here to help—just let us know which areas of your design you’d like to be holographic in the special instructions box (after uploading your file) and we’ll help you through the process. Our skilled Art Team is here to assist. Here's a quick guide on how to effectively communicate your holographic needs in the special instructions box. |
DIY Design Set Up for Graphic Designers
If you're a graphic designer familiar with design software, creating a ready-to-print holographic sticker or label can be a fun and creative process. When designing for holographic effects, think about which parts of your artwork you want to shine. Logos, backgrounds, or text often look stunning with that reflective finish. Our guide can help you decide how to highlight specific areas for the best impact.
Please default to using vector files so our design team to easily select, modify, or adjust the elements within the design without impacting the quality or resolution. If you are unable to use vector files, we will accept high-resolution raster files. For the best print quality, make sure raster art files are 300 dpi or higher, and set in CMYK color space. Preferred file formats include Ai, EPS, and PDF, with vector or high-resolution artwork delivering the best results. There are some size limitations with our stickers – our smallest size is 0.5” x 0.5” and our largest size is 11” x 14”.
Learn more about artwork setup.
Key Elements for Eye-Catching Design
To get the best results with your holographic stickers and labels, use fully vector graphics or high-resolution images, and make sure to layer your design correctly. When designing for holographic effects, think carefully about which parts of your artwork you want to shine with holographic effects and which areas you don't. Focus on three key design elements to make your artwork truly pop: no holographic effect, fully holographic effect where the metallic rainbow shines through, and a colored holographic effect. Each of these design choices will help you create a more dynamic and visually striking sticker.
1. No Holographic (with a white backup layer): A white backup layer is a layer of white ink that is printed behind your design to make colors more vibrant and opaque, especially for light colors. Without this layer, the rainbow holographic effect will shine through and create colored holographic areas (more on this below!). It's recommended to apply a white backup layer to areas you want to stand out or be completely opaque.
In the example below, the solid white backup layer is placed behind the robot artwork layer to block the holographic effect from shining through the design.
Using a white backup layer is great for detailed line work, text and small details, company logos, and more.
To add a white backup (in Adobe Illustrator):
- Duplicate your artwork layer
- Change the color of the duplicated layer to white
- Place the white layer behind your original artwork layer
If you prefer not to use a white backup layer and allow the holographic material to shine through all your design, skip this step.
2. Fully Holographic Areas (with completely transparent areas): To let the holographic material fully shine through, giving you a vibrant silver rainbow effect, leave holes or completely transparent areas in your design and the white backup layer. This allows the metallic, rainbow-like effect to show, which works well even for simple details like borders and outlines.
In this example, the robot's face and the corresponding areas of the white backup layer are left entirely transparent, allowing the metallic holographic effect to shine through without obstruction.
We love to see fully holographic elements as the background to a company logo, a border around a photo of our dog, or simple, easy to read text. There are so many ways to use fully holographic design elements!
3. Colorful Holographic: To create a colorful holographic effect, adjust the opacity of your white backup layer to up to 30% white, allowing the holographic material to partially show through the colors. Setting the opacity to 0% will let the holographic effect shine through the most but may mute the colors slightly. At 30% opacity, the colors will maintain their vibrancy, but the holographic effect will be slightly lessened. This approach lets the holographic material shimmer beneath the color while still ensuring that your colors remain vivid and bright. You can use this effect strategically by applying a fully opaque white backup layer to some elements of your design for solid colors, while using the 30% white backup or less in other areas to create contrast and achieve a stained-glass window effect.
In the example below, there is no white backup layer behind the robot artwork, allowing the holographic effect to shine through both the colored areas and the transparent parts of the design.
In the next example, several elements feature a solid white backup layer, creating contrast in the design, while the white backup layer behind the robot’s orange face and the red helmet is set to 30% opacity, allowing the holographic effect to shine those areas.
Holographic elements stand out best when part of the design also has a white backup, ensuring those holographic really shine!
Pro tip: If you intend to print a QR code on holographic stickers or labels, add a solid white background behind and around your QR code to make it stand out. Otherwise, it can be difficult to scan on the holographic material.
Designing holographic stickers and labels allows for a wide range of creative possibilities. Whether you want to highlight specific areas with a white backup layer, let the holographic material shine through fully, or create a mix of both, understanding these key design approaches will help you achieve the best results. By paying attention to the balance of color, transparency, and holographic effects, you can create eye-catching designs that truly stand out. And don’t forget—keeping your file resolution high and using the correct formats ensures the highest print quality.
Ready to get started? Visit our Custom Stickers or Labels page today!
Additional Resources and Design Tips
We are dedicated to helping you create the perfect sticker or label for your needs. To assist you further, check out these helpful resources:
What Part of My Design Should Be Holographic?
Easy Peel Stickers Material Guide