How to Make Waterproof Stickers (Full Tutorial)

If you are making stickers for your small business, you will need to have your own design or licensed art to use.

For those with an iPad, a great digital drawing option is using the app Procreate. Procreate is an amazing application and is super beginner friendly (and great for professional use!) I would recommend this application if you already draw on your iPad. There are also a lot of tutorials on how to use it on TikTok and Youtube, so I suggest checking out Procreate if you want to make higher quality designs. 

For a design drawn on paper, scan it and trace over it on your drawing application on your computer. Of course, you could just scan your paper drawing and use it without the digital redraw, but I think making digital drawings for stickers give it a sleek finish.

I use a digital drawing software on my Cintiq 14 inch. If you are wanting to start a sticker business, I highly suggest getting a Drawing tablet or Procreate on your iPad. This will significantly improve the quality of your designs and will allow you to create art more efficiently. 

Not an Artist?

If you do not know how to draw, you can still make stickers. I highly recommend programs like Canva Pro or something similar. With Canva Pro you can even sell your design on stickers, websites, etc. You can also just use Canva for free. I use it for a lot of other things like designing my website, creating wallpapers, and packaging!

This is a really great option for those who want to start a sticker business but don’t feel artsy. Honestly, Canva Pro is definitely one of my holy grail resources, it’s amazing for artists and others alike.