How Do You Waterproof Vinyl Stickers?

Materials for Waterproof Stickers

Waterproof sticker materials include: white vinyl, clear vinyl, holographic vinyl, mirror silver, and mirror gold. The laminate serves as a protective layer, acting like a barrier that further protects the sticker.

Waterproofing Methods

Three good methods to waterproof stickers are machine lamination, polyurethane spray, and self-adhesive laminate sheets.

Sealing Vinyl Stickers on Wood

Use the right glue when sealing vinyl on wood. Avoid glue that can cause discoloration on the wood. Decoupage glue, polyurethane coating, and white craft glue are good options.

Sprays to Waterproof Paper

Clear polyurethane coating, clear acrylic spray paint, and lacquer spray sealers can waterproof paper.

Making Stickers Without a Cricut

When making stickers with more intricate shapes and images without a Cricut or electronic cutting machine, use scissors with a non-stick coating.

Sticker Elements and Materials

No matter if you call them transparent stickers or clear stickers; both terms refer to a see-through vinyl- or PP-base with a self-adhesive back.

Making Stickers with Cricut

Before you start making stickers, you need a Cricut explore air 2, explore 3, or Cricut joy machine.

Sealing Printable Sticker Paper

Place a clear laminating sheet over top of the sticker once it is printed and placed on the desired surface to make it waterproof.

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