Instructions for SMALL stickers!!!
Step 1. First, check the surface: it should be clean, dry, smooth. To do this, carefully wipe the surface to be glued with a dry, clean cloth. Check that there are no threads or lint remaining that could damage the adhesive surface of the sticker. Before applying the sticker, we recommend washing plastic, glass and metal surfaces with detergent, then wipe dry.
Step 2. Open the sticker. Mounting film is glued over the application. Carefully press all elements of the sticker onto the mounting film - the mounting film is intended for transferring the sticker, but not for permanent storage, so it is permissible for the decorative film to come away from the mounting film.
Step 3. Separate the backing from the mounting film and pull it down. Be careful that all elements remain on the mounting film. If some small elements remain on the substrate, they should be immediately pressed against the mounting film. After removing every 10-15 cm of the backing, smooth the sticker to the surface with a squeegee or plastic card, moving from top to bottom. Once the backing is completely removed, smooth the entire surface of the sticker with a squeegee or plastic card. Make sure that there are no air bubbles under the application. If the bubbles cannot be smoothed out, then they can be pierced with a thin needle and then smoothed out this place with a squeegee or plastic card.
Step 4. Carefully begin removing the mounting film. Pull it to the right or left side, and not towards you, make sure that the applique remains on the surface and not on the mounting film. If unevenness occurs on the sticker, you can press it to the surface by heating the sticker with a hairdryer.
Attention!
The stickers are intended for one-time gluing.
Instructions for BIG stickers!!!
First, you need to wash and clean the area where the sticker will be located from chemical contaminants.
1.The temperature in the place where you are going to stick the sticker (indoors or outdoors) must be at least 5 degrees Celsius. Small stickers (for example, on the hood) on flat surfaces can be glued at lower temperatures.
2. First, decide on the place where you are going to stick the vinyl sticker. Determine where the top corners of the sticker will be so that the sticker adheres evenly to the car. It is advisable to mark the points on the car and on the sticker with something waterproof so that when gluing you can align the marks and avoid uneven gluing.
3. Without peeling off any backing, place the sticker on the car and see how it lays down and fits the surface. Try everything on so that there are no overlaps later.
4. Remove the sticker. Separate the bottom protective paper layer from the image with the mounting film.
5. Pre-treat the entire surface, in the places where the sticker is glued to the car, and the sticker itself (from the adhesive side) with water from a sprayer. This will make it possible, after you attach the sticker to the car, to move it, adjusting the placement and easily expel all air bubbles from under the film. DO NOT WET THE PAPER BACKING OF THE STICKER WITH WATER, OTHERWISE THERE WILL BE PROBLEMS WITH SEPARATION OF THE STICKER FROM THE BACKING!
6. After placing the sticker on the car, roll it evenly with a rubber spatula or something with a sharp angle, from the middle to the edges. Make sure that the sticker does not bulge and there are no wrinkles.
Important! If your surface is not smooth, with transitions, do not try to roll the entire sticker at once. Roll the central part of the sticker, which runs in a flat place, leaving the edges unrolled. You will roll the rest later, from the middle of the sticker to the edges, stretching and heating the sticker with a hairdryer, preventing bubbles and folds from forming.
Important! When rolling, if a wrinkle has formed, you can carefully tear off the rolled part back and roll it again, heat the sticker with a heat gun and smooth out the wrinkle.
Our detailed instructions will help you correctly apply the sticker to the area to be decorated. Follow the instructions step by step and you will easily cope with interior decoration.
You will need tools to apply the sticker:
The surface on which you plan to apply the sticker must be prepared - wipe the application area with a clean cloth. If there are lint, threads or specks of dust left on the surface, it may turn out unsightly and it will be impossible to correct the situation.
Place the sticker on the surface with the opaque side (backing) and secure it with small pieces of masking tape. Check that the sticker is placed evenly on the surface. If so, make marks with a pencil.
Before applying the sticker to the surface, place the sticker on a flat surface and smooth the application in all directions with a squeegee. This way the adhesion of the application and the mounting film will be better.
If your picture is small, then you can remove the backing completely: carefully and slowly. Gradually pull the backing, making sure that all elements remain on the mounting film. If some fragment of the image does not come away from the backing, glue it back to the mounting film, iron it and try again. If the sticker is large, then attach the corner of the upper edge to the wall with mounting tape, and then remove the backing. As you peel off the backing, press the mounting film against the wall. Large stickers are best applied by two people.
Place the sticker on the surface along the marks you left. Before removing the mounting film from the front side of the sticker, carefully smooth all image elements with a squeegee from the middle to the edges. Please pay attention Special attention small fragments of appliqué.
Start removing the mounting film from the sticker: to do this, remove the masking tape and pull the film down, parallel to the surface (do not pull it towards yourself).
Ready!
If an element of the drawing remains on the mounting film, do not despair. Simply press the film onto the surface again, iron it with a squeegee and try again.
Tips for applying a large decal
If your drawing consists of several large elements, then glue each element separately. The elements must touch each other, so upper layer should overlap the bottom one by 1-2 millimeters.
A large sticker will be divided into several parts for ease of application. All parts are numbered in the order in which they are applied to the surface. Start gluing the large parts, then the small ones.
When installing a large sticker on glass or a similar surface, moisten the area of decoration before applying the sticker. Please note that this recommendation only applies to large size stickers. If large elements are installed, distortions or bubbles may occur. It is much easier to eliminate defects on a wet surface than on a dry surface. It is enough to shift the distortion with your hands and smooth out the bubbles with a squeegee.
If you are unable to remove bubbles from the surface of the sticker, pierce them in the middle with a needle and gently smooth the surface with a squeegee. The crease formed on the surface of the sticker can be removed using a hair dryer. Heat the part of the sticker where the crease appears with hot air and smooth it with a squeegee from the beginning to the edge of the sticker.
Once the sticker has been applied to the surface, do not peel it off or try to reapply it. It won’t stick as well!
Decorate your home with decorative stickers
Let's start, as always, with the basics: what it is, where to get it, and how to use it correctly so as not to waste money.
What are decorative stickers for the interior?
Good interior wall stickers are made from self-adhesive vinyl film. This is a strong material, it is not afraid of moisture, it is easy to glue, holds tightly and is easy to remove. The sticker consists of a vinyl base and an adhesive layer, which is covered with a special protective backing paper.Remember the stickers that as a child you found in chewing gum or chocolate candy wrappers and stuck on your briefcases or closet walls? Vinyl stickers are made using the same principle.
The sticker can be applied to almost any surface: a painted wall, metal or plastic. Stick it on a window or door, on the refrigerator or washing machine- it will hold equally tightly and will not lose its shape or color. You can print any image, color or black and white, on vinyl film and cut it along the contour using a plotter. This is how the decorative stickers that are on sale are made.
Advantages and disadvantages
Vinyl stickers are a quick and budget-friendly way to update your interior without construction dust, paint, noise and other joys of renovation. With a variety of designs, colors, sizes and the ability to make custom images, there is something for everyone. And also vinyl stickers over time they do not fade or become deformed, so they will delight the owners until they themselves think about changes.
Disadvantage: Sometimes vinyl stickers are difficult to apply and remove. For example, paper wallpaper will definitely not want to part with this decorative item - you will have to change both. Also, despite their resistance to temperature changes and high humidity, they may not survive the so-called mechanical load (read: sharp cat claws or playful children’s hands).
Where to buy and order stickers for the interior?
You can buy ready-made stickers in any wallpaper store, as well as in many hypermarkets. In addition, the network is full of online stores selling this product. Just google “buy decorative wall stickers” and you will see several hundred addresses of online stores in Moscow alone, not to mention the great and mighty Aliexpress and E-Bay. There are a lot of options: from children's stickers for the interior to adult panels, from cute cats and butterflies to rocker inscriptions and compositions in the pop art style. Search engines will show you no less options if you want to make vinyl stickers to order: such work can be done by a good printing company office The main thing is that the list of services includes plotter cutting. Show your favorite drawing, pay money and get a unique sticker. What types of drawings are there?
Today, an endlessly diverse market allows you to place an image of anything on a wall, floor or ceiling. Do you want to admire a portrait of your favorite actress every day? Please. Maybe what you need to be happy is a picture of a cat next to your bed? We'll fix it now. List everything possible options you can ad infinitum, so we will talk about the three most popular and universal motifs.
1. Animals and plants
Vinyl stickers for the interior with animals and plants will help you feel closer to nature. Thanks to the variety of styles, such stickers can be chosen not only for a colorful nursery, but also for a classic bedroom or a cozy living room. Focus on one large image or think through an entire composition. The only limit here is your imagination.
2. Silhouettes
Stickers with silhouettes of people, objects or buildings are usually very expressive. Great way place accents in the interior.
3. Inscriptions and quotes
The walls of the house can not only listen, but also speak. Place a sticky note with an inspirational phrase in your bedroom or place a favorite quote on your living room wall. This will help you not to forget about the main thing and not get upset over trifles.
How to stick decorative stickers on the wall?
The finished sticker comes into the house in the form of a tight roll or tube, inside of which there is the film itself, instructions, a small plastic spatula (squeegee) and sometimes a sample piece. Custom cut, most likely just rolled. For now, put it aside and begin to prepare the surface. - Carefully level the surface. Vinyl film is thin, and any imperfections that you haven't removed will be visible. Remove dust and grease from the surface. Wipe the wall (or whatever you are going to glue it on) with a damp cloth; if you are gluing it on plastic or metal, wash the base with soap, dry it thoroughly and additionally degrease it with an alcohol solution. If you are going to glue the sticker on wallpaper, wipe it with a cloth or vacuum it. Remember that in most cases the sticker will stick tightly to the wallpaper, especially paper wallpaper. You will only have to remove it together with them
The finished sticker consists of three layers - a vinyl base with an adhesive layer, a protective backing on the bottom and a transparent mounting film on top. Under no circumstances remove the mounting film before starting work, unless, of course, you want to complicate everything. - Place the sticker on the wall and aim. To do this, you can fix it with masking tape and see from afar how everything will look. If you're happy with it, let's start
- It’s easy to glue small stickers: peel off the bottom backing completely, carefully apply the sticker to the surface and press, smoothing with a squeegee or soft cloth from the center to the edges. After the sticker is completely stuck, remove the protective film.
- Place the large sticker with the backing on the wall and carefully peel off a small part of it. Glue this edge, press and gently pull out the backing while pressing down the loose parts of the sticker (this is where four hands are essential!). Smooth the sticker from the center to the edges. Take your time
- If you need to join sticker elements, start with the largest one. For example, if the sticker is in the shape of a tree, glue the trunk first, and then the branches
- After the backing is completely removed, smooth the sticker with a squeegee or cloth to get rid of any air bubbles (like when wallpapering)
- Carefully remove the mounting film. Pull it together in the same way as you removed the backing, pulling it down or to the side.
Examples for inspiration
1. Living room
You're excited about the idea of decorating your home with stickers, but you don't yet know what exactly you want. Here are some examples of how you can use stickers in your interior. For example, in the living room you can use them to create a free space space behind the sofa.
There are universal options suitable for almost any interior. Like this stylish sticker, for example. It is graphic, informative, helps to find topics for conversations with guests, and at the same time does not draw all the attention to itself. 2. Children's room
Unlike a more formal living room, the bedroom and children's room are rooms in which you can be less strict with yourself and the interior.
In the photo, the decorative stickers on the walls echo the pink canopy on the bed and the curtains on the window, and also add an additional accent with green leaves - and the unique interior of the nursery is ready. 
And in this example, the decorative sticker is generally the main accent of the nursery. 
A rather provocative orange color conveys a rebellious mood in a teenager's room. If you don't overdo it with colors and just add a couple of orange accents, for example, a couple of pillows and a sticker in a niche, it will be a great room. 3. Kitchen
Another place where stickers will work great. Here are a couple of examples of how to use stickers in your kitchen interior.
Why not remove the paint-scratching travel-magnets and stick them on? original sticker on the defiantly white refrigerator? 
...or decorate the facades of kitchen furniture with a portrait of your favorite cat... 
... cabinet doors so that your child can use them to learn the names of vegetables.... 
... or decorate an unfriendly tile backsplash in a rented apartment. If our examples and the story about vinyl stickers inspired you to make changes, get down to business immediately without putting it off. Transform the space gradually, in small steps: Step 1: go to the Internet - look for ideas for inspiration, such as our article
Step 2: go to a hypermarket or choose an online store
Step 3: Buy a cool sticker for your home
Step 4: stick it wherever your imagination dictates
Step 5: enjoy life!
It is traditional in salons to devote time to nail service. But the pace of life and increasing costs lead to the search for solutions on how to create a manicure yourself so that your hands look well-groomed and graceful. You can show your individuality and creativity with new nail art techniques by decorating your nail plates with special stickers.
Stickers
Film coatings have become an alternative to the usual nail polish. Ease of application and a wide choice of designs, patterns, and textures make home manicure popular.
The main rules and order of how to use nail stickers are as follows:
- Prepare the nail. To do this, you will need to remove the cuticle and polish the surface with a buff for reliable adhesion to the film coating, and then degrease.
- Remove the protective sheet from the sticker and apply the adhesive side to the nail.
- Gently and thoroughly smooth the coating with a wooden or plastic spatula to remove any air residue.
- If necessary, the edges are trimmed and processed with a ceramic or glass file.
Methods for gluing stickers on gel polish differ in the additional use of a top coat.
Types of stickers
Varieties of stickers are distinguished according to the following parameters:
- the size of the nail covering;
- design features;
- methods of application.
There are 2 types of stickers based on size: those covering the nail plate completely and partially.
Among the options with full coverage, or stickers on the entire nail, there are:
- Applique (transparent, one-color, with a sparse pattern);
- Manicure (with an image covering the entire space).
Single-color film, or “dry varnish,” allows you to do without the usual salon procedures and the need to patiently dry your nails. The choice of film prints is huge: in color, style, texture. Creating a three-dimensional surface is a separate direction - 3D stickers on nails, otherwise such a coating is called beaded.
Three-dimensional stickers are elements with a convex shape. This model is used for especially special occasions. In everyday life, three-dimensional design is less practical than flat options.
Photo mini-images occupy a special place among the varieties of stickers. Designer searches for color collages from photographs and pictures are always unique and original.
Sets of self-adhesive tapes of different widths and colors have gained popularity. The thinnest versions of strips for creating decor on different bases are more convenient to work with: varnish, gel or acrylic. Decisions on how to glue tape on nails will be determined by the shape of the plate, style matching the image and imagination.
Special ornaments have been developed for extended nails. They are large in size and are designed for combination or holistic nail design options.
Gluing method
Stickers are thin and fragile, so careful handling of the material is required. The picture should be placed strictly in the center and the image should be fixed.
Manicure with stickers applied different ways. Among the first were water stickers on nails, similar to children's decals, and then fashionistas learned how to glue stickers on nails from Aliexpress.
Before pressing it to the nail, you need to hold the image in warm water. After carefully removing the paper part, the film with the pattern remains in place. After drying, you need to cover the nail with a fixative varnish. It is almost impossible to distinguish transfer stickers on nails from the salon work of a master.
The second method is universal. Even teenage girls know how to properly apply stickers on nails if the surface is sticky. You need to carefully apply the desired side of the film onto the base dried base varnish, and the process is completed. Additionally, it is recommended to coat the nails with a finishing varnish to strengthen the result and prevent rapid abrasion of the decorative layer.
If a mistake is made and a distortion of the pattern is observed, then the flaws can be corrected using
- beads, rhinestones, acrylic paint or shiny varnish;
- replacing the picture with a new one.
Experience in use will tell you how to peel off the sticker and re-design the nail. The decorative technique is clear and accessible.
Foil
In new and unusual design experiments, manicure foil has become an indispensable material. It differs from the usual one in that it lies flat on the surface of the nail and is attached using varnish, gel or a sticky base. Foil on nails is popular due to its unique, original shades.
You can choose the desired type of foil from the various options presented in the nail service:
- transfer sheets and rolls - for manicure work you will need a gel with a sticky layer or special glue;
- sheet foil - used both for cutting out individual figures and patterns, and for creating a casting layer;
- embossed – suitable for complex structural design;
- compressed - ideal for aquarium design, resembles gold leaf in appearance;
- in stripes - simple ribbons on a sticky base with a wide color scheme give space to fantasy drawings;
- minx – thermal stickers for nails with an unusual effect.
Gluing method
Information on how to glue foil on nails can be obtained from the accompanying instructions for purchase and from consultants in store stores. There are no big secrets in this art, but it’s useful to learn the little tricks.
Before gluing the foil, you first need to remove the previous varnish coating and polish the surface of the nail plate. Then elements of the appropriate shape and size are prepared for each nail. The backing should be peeled off and the foil gently pressed onto the nail. During the process, it is recommended to straighten the layer and prevent air bubbles from entering.
The methods for applying foil to nails are approximately the same when it comes to the adhesive base. The blanks can be individual for each finger or consist of fragments for cutting out shapes.
You can complement the manicure with foil with beads, bouillons, rhinestones or acrylic painting. And after that, the decorative elements are covered with a protective composition.
The desire to perform a manicure yourself should be combined with the manifestation of taste and knowledge of how to glue broths on nails or achieve a casting effect. A sense of proportion is very important in such an exciting and creative process.
The transfer foil is always glued to the prepared base: after the base varnish has completely dried, apply a special glue (you can buy it along with the foil) and wait a little until the glue becomes more transparent. Then apply a piece of foil with the matte side to the nail, smooth it out and sharply tear it off. The result will be mirror nails.
Stickers
Gluing stickers is much easier than painting a small nail and spending time on the stages of drying and applying layers of painting. Design techniques preserve the original appearance for a long time and delight with beauty.
Using stickers yourself and teaching others is a fun and creative activity. In order for the manicure decor to match the overall style, it is important to decide on the appropriate “clothes” for your nails.
Types of stickers
Stickers, or overlay plates, amaze with the variety and number of designs for any exit or event. It is customary to distinguish two main types:
- flat;
- volumetric.
Stickers differ in the method of application:
- aquatic;
- adhesive.
Water stickers are transferred to the nail plate after soaking. The wearing period of a manicure is increased by using a shellac coating, a special thick gel.
It is difficult to distinguish adhesive art stickers from a professional result. The carved design goes perfectly with a plain manicure. Lace stickers are ideal for special occasions: weddings, anniversaries, corporate holidays. As a rule, the lateral or extreme parts of the nail are decorated artistically. The combination of white lace with contrasting varnish adds expressiveness to the entire look.
Acrylic or metal nail stickers add the necessary accents, complement the created design, and are varied in shades and type associations.
For French manicure, French stickers are presented in the classic white color and its shades.
Volumetric stickers are presented in the following options:
- based on gel layers, including silicate ones;
- made of polymer clay (fimo stickers);
- three-dimensional visual effect (3-D stickers).
Soft and flexible decorations convey three-dimensional images from flowers and butterflies to cartoon characters. Special clay is sold in the form of cut pieces from which you can create small masterpiece personal manicure.
Some tips:
- three-dimensional color designs are suitable for romantic meetings;
- ladybugs and butterflies are appropriate for young girls;
- rhinestones will add brightness to the image in the evening at a festive event.
Gluing method
The technology for applying stickers is familiar to those who already know how to make sliders on nails, which are a transfer film.
After treating the plate with an antiseptic, you need to apply a base layer of varnish. A light shade will emphasize the brightness of the applied pattern. After soaking the pictures for 5 minutes, the film is removed and the sticker is applied to the manicure. It is recommended to seal the result with clear varnish. Transfers on nails, as fashionistas call these stickers, will last up to two weeks.
You can glue stickers using a wet layer of base varnish or special glue. You need to apply it the first time and with pleasure, then the decoration will be placed evenly and will fit tightly to the nail plate.
It is necessary to retreat slightly from the cuticle and sides of the nail, about 1 mm.
Volumetric decorations
Working with voluminous stickers or parts requires care, but the result is worth the effort.
Kinds
The main details of volumetric decor are rhinestones, bouillons, crumbly glitter, beads, golden mesh or acrylic figures.
Three-dimensional design is not used in everyday life. On special occasions this is original and creative solution. The execution is done on one or two fingers, if these are large protruding decorations in the form of flowers or figures. Broths, beads or glitter can occupy the entire surface of the nail. Playing with color is used to accent or capture images.
Gluing method
Individual elements must be placed on a piece of paper before sticking. Then it will be easy to collect the remaining small beads or figures from it.
For applying volumetric parts, a special gel polish is easy to use. You can learn how to properly glue rhinestones onto gel polish from the following recommendations:
- apply rhinestones to the second or third layer of gel polish;
- use a magnetic pencil to maintain the intended order;
- dry each layer;
- Use a thin brush to secure the protruding elements with a layer of topcoat.
Broths are attached “in bulk” if a caviar manicure is planned. To do this, dip your finger with a wet layer of base polish into a jar of broth balls or simply sprinkle a handful of “caviar” on the nail.
The surface of small beads must be carefully pressed with a finger or secured with finishing varnish.
Let the result satisfy your expectations and bring joy.
There are two types of stickers available for sale. The first ones serve for decoration and are attached on top of the applied varnish coating. Usually these are small-sized motifs; they decorate all nails or just a few fingers. Stickers can be shaped geometric shapes, animals, butterflies, flowers, monograms. Very interesting option- stickers imitating French manicure. It is most convenient to use accessories made of silicone - they fit tightly to the nail, do not bulge, and hold securely.
These stickers are easy to apply. Get a manicure and cover your nails with colored polish. Attach the selected motifs, freed from the protective film, to the undried varnish and press them wooden stick. Let the polish dry and then coat your nails with a thick coat of a quick-drying, shiny topcoat. It will fix the stickers and give the manicure smoothness and shine.
Don't save time on manicure. Stickers attract increased attention to your hands, and any defects will be obvious.
Film manicure
More recently, another version of stickers has come into fashion. This is a thin film that completely covers the nails, replacing regular varnish. The advantages of this coating are the speed of execution and the neat appearance of the nails. Moreover, this is the only way to do it fashionable manicure with a foil effect or decorate your nails with complex small patterns. Stickers are on sale ready-made sets, so you can pick it up in the store desired color, texture and pattern.
If you can't handle stickers yourself, get a test manicure at a salon. It will be easier for you to repeat it in the future.
To keep your nails looking perfect, it is important to apply the decals correctly. Try them on, choosing options that suit the size of your nails. If they are too long or wide, they can be trimmed slightly. It is important that the stickers match the width of the nail; the length can be removed later.
Do a manicure by removing the cuticles and polishing the plates with a special stone. It will be difficult to stick the film on, and it can peel off quickly. Degrease the plates with special means or nail polish remover. Remove the protective paper from one sticker and apply the adhesive side of the film to the nail. Press it firmly to ensure the adhesive adheres. Smooth out small wrinkles with a wooden or plastic stick. Do not use metal tools as they may tear the film.
After making sure that the film has stuck, proceed to the design of the next nail. Take your time - the errors of such a manicure will be very noticeable. When finished, file your nails to remove excess film. It is convenient to do this with a ceramic or glass file with a moderately coarse grain. A properly done manicure will last for several days.