To order name stickers, measure the space on each item, choose a readable label size and prepare the exact names with a quantity for each. White opaque vinyl gives the name a solid background; clear film leaves the item visible around the artwork. Check a paper mock-up on the actual book or bottle before ordering.
Which school items do you need to label?
Start with the objects rather than a sticker template. A book cover, bottle and narrow pencil case offer different spaces, so a label that looks tidy on a notebook may be awkward on something smaller. Group items by the space available for the name.
For books, look for an area where the name stays easy to find when the cover is closed. For bottles, check the smooth body rather than assuming the label can cross a ridge or fit around a shoulder. On stationery, check that the sticker will leave grips, openings and moving parts clear.
Think about what information belongs on each item. A name may be enough for something kept at home, while an item used at school may also need a class identifier. Include only the personal details you actually want visible.
How do you choose a name sticker size?
Measure the usable width and height where the label will sit. Leave room around the proposed outline so it does not run into a book spine, raised edge or curved shoulder. The overall size of the item is less useful than the space where the sticker can lie flat.
Cut plain paper to the proposed label shape and place it on the object. This makes an oversized label obvious before you spend time designing it. On a bottle, look at the mock-up from the angle someone would normally read the name.
Then print the artwork on ordinary paper at its intended finished size, with automatic page scaling switched off. Read the longest name in the design. If it feels cramped, simplify the decoration or choose a larger usable area instead of shrinking all the lettering.
Should name stickers be white or clear?
Choose white opaque vinyl when the item has a busy pattern or a dark background. Its solid backing blocks what is behind the label, giving the printed name its own background. Clear film suits a design where the bottle or cover should remain visible around the artwork.
| Material | When to choose it | Published rate per square foot |
|---|---|---|
| White High Opaque Sticker 120gsm | A solid background for names on coloured or patterned items | Approximately RM4.00 |
| Ultra Clear Sticker 100micron | A transparent background around the printed artwork | Approximately RM4.50 |
These are material rates, before finishing options and delivery, rather than prices for an individual name label. Enter your actual dimensions and quantity on the label sticker page to see the exact price.
White opaque vinyl is the lower-priced choice here and is enough when you simply need a clear, readable name. Choose clear film for its appearance. Check the lettering against the actual item colour before deciding.
Tandaku's white and transparent stickers are waterproof and weatherproof. For a bottle that will be washed, or an item with a textured surface, describe the intended use before ordering and check suitability for that surface.
Should you choose kiss-cut sheets or loose labels?
Kiss-cut name labels stay on a backing sheet so you can peel them off as needed. This is a practical format when you are working through a pile of books and supplies, because the unused labels remain together. Tandaku offers ready-to-peel kiss-cut labels on A4 or smaller backing sheets.
Loose die-cut labels are separate pieces cut to your chosen shape. Consider these when the labels need to be handed out separately. Keep the shape simple enough that the name remains the main thing someone sees.
The page also offers square or rectangular uncut pieces. Be clear about whether you want a plain piece or ready-to-peel shaped labels rather than describing every format simply as a sheet.
For a broader explanation of these formats, see the sticker materials and cutting guide. Choose the format for how you will handle the labels, as well as how they look.
How do you prepare a list of names and quantities?
Write each name exactly as it should appear, including spacing, capitals and any punctuation. Check the spelling against your own list before putting it into the artwork. A neatly designed label can still be wrong if an earlier draft contains a spelling mistake.
Beside each name, record the finished label size and the quantity needed. If the same person needs labels in different sizes, keep those requirements separate. A total count alone does not explain how many labels belong to each name or size.
Make it clear whether the supplied file shows an individual finished label or an arrangement of several labels. For ordinary label stickers, the product page asks for the dimensions and quantity of individual labels; the backing sheet size is a separate detail.
Quantity discounts apply to the same design and size. Do not assume a collection of different names qualifies as an identical-design run. Confirm how the order should be arranged before relying on quantity pricing.
What should you check before ordering name stickers?
Compare the artwork, order settings and paper mock-up together. The finished dimensions should agree, the names should be correct, and the chosen material should suit the background on which the labels will be read.
Keep names comfortably inside the cutting outline. Avoid making an important letter touch the edge, especially on rounded or decorative shapes. A simple label with clear lettering is often more useful than a crowded design with several small illustrations.
Check the file at the size you intend to print. Enlarging a small screenshot on screen can hide how soft or cramped it will look as a finished label. The RGB and CMYK printing guide explains why screen colours and printed colours can differ.
Tandaku has no minimum order quantity. If you are uncertain about the fit or appearance, a small initial order lets you assess the result on the actual items before ordering more. Keep the approved artwork and its dimensions together so a later order is easier to specify.
FAQ
How to make name stickers?
Prepare the exact name in a design sized for the item you want to label. Check it on a paper mock-up at the intended finished size, then choose the sticker material and cutting format. Keep decoration away from the name so it remains easy to read.
What size is a label sticker?
Choose the size from the usable area on the item rather than treating a template as a universal fit. Measure the width and height, then place a paper mock-up on the actual object. The label should fit without crossing raised edges or making the name cramped.
How to order label stickers?
Open the label sticker product page, choose the material and cutting format, and enter the finished label dimensions and quantity. Prepare the matching artwork and check the displayed price before ordering. If names or sizes vary, make the quantity for each version clear before arranging the order.