Custom logos?

[grommet]

Thank you for the quick replies. Yes, there are DIY ways of doing this. Some work better than others. I'm interested in a non-DIY solution with real, high-quality stickers.

How many do you need and what are you willing to pay?

I have no idea about pricing for such a thing. When I worked for bands, we used to get stickers made up in the low hundreds of units for pretty cheap. Not cheap enough for what I want, but they also were much bigger. My hope was that someone already offers this service and has a diecut for a cubie-size sticker. Reading the testimonials on Dr. Sticker sure makes it sound like they do this. I just don't know how to get in touch with them -- with neither phone nor email/contact form seeming effective.

 

[geocine]

Hi grommet,

just want to let you know . Tha I am also watching this thread from 2012 so please post updates regarding this. Thanks! I am also interested

 

[Eazoon]

algorithmist is selling them.

 

[advincubing]

Long time listener, first time caller. Actually just registered to chime in. I've been following this thread for a bit and started researching custom stickers when grommet bumped it. Thanks!

I just got some custom stickers made from 123stickers.com. I blogged about it over here if you want to see some pics and read a review. (To preempt the teasing -- no I am not a great cuber, and probably don't have the time to become one. I'm still surprised that I can even get into the low 30s after six months. The blog is just a fun dumping ground for me to track my progress.)

algorithmist is selling them.

I can't find that user in the forum. Where/how could I get more information? It seems that she created the Force Cube?

 

[shelley]

I met Oliver Nagy at Worlds in 2009 where he told me he had been making custom logo stickers for a lot of European cubers. I'm not sure if he's still doing them, but his Facebook page is constantly updated with stickers for new puzzles, so he's at least still actively making stickers and he does ship internationally. Check out his webshop and contact him if you want custom logos.

 

[Eazoon]

Long time listener, first time caller. Actually just registered to chime in. I've been following this thread for a bit and started researching custom stickers when grommet bumped it. Thanks!

I just got some custom stickers made from 123stickers.com. I blogged about it over here if you want to see some pics and read a review. (To preempt the teasing -- no I am not a great cuber, and probably don't have the time to become one. I'm still surprised that I can even get into the low 30s after six months. The blog is just a fun dumping ground for me to track my progress.)



I can't find that user in the forum. Where/how could I get more information? It seems that she created the Force Cube?

She is a youtuber. search "AL60RI7HMIS7" and send her a pm asking for custom logos.

 

[advincubing]

She is a youtuber. search "AL60RI7HMIS7" and send her a pm asking for custom logos.

Reached out to her on youtube, and she said she's no longer doing them. Apparently, she needs to find a new printing company....

 

[martinfoster427]

Hi gromment, you can get custom stickers made with your own logo design from idsketch.com which is one of the best online printing companies who prints custom stickers at affordable rates with free design and shipment and have 24/7 live chat support for customer’s satisfaction.

 

[Eazoon]

I dont think he wants to pay $250 min. for 900 stickers...

 

[CoconutHead]

although you're not lookin for a DIY solution, i've just come upon a very effective way of making them and they're 99% accurate. (if you look very close you can notice the pixels of ink that show its not a 'real' custom logo)

But basically it takes maybe... 5 minutes to make a centre piece if not faster.

You'll need:
transparent vinyl sheet
white vinyl stickers (or sheet)
exacto knife, ruler,
white paper

you make your logo on Photoshop. Make sure you have a thin black border on it so its actually square. you can get measurements from cubesmith.
Print onto a white sheet of paper. take your vinyl sticker (you can cut it to size already or slightly bigger) stick it over the logo on white paper to allow the ink to transfer. Press down on the sticker for a good transfer.
Remove the vinyl sticker from the white paper and then stick it on to your white (pre-cut stickers) or your sheet.
Use an exacto knife to cut out the sticker from the sheet. I cut all the way through and then use nail clippers to clip the corners. three clips on each corner makes it fairly rounded.

Sorry if the steps are unclear. Edit: Images Added
But the technique works well enough for me to write "Russell's Speedcube" in cursive on a Shengshou 5x5 center.

 

[cityzach]

contact AL60RI7HMIS7 either on youtube or facebook, give her your design, wait like a week, then enjoy

 

[applemobile]

Change your name to Dayan.

 

[rk960925]

Hi Does can anybody tell me which software they use to create a Custom Cube Logo?
Not the actual sticker but the software that lets you design one before you print them out
Plz help!

 

[radmin]

Hi Does can anybody tell me which software they use to create a Custom Cube Logo?
Not the actual sticker but the software that lets you design one before you print them out
Plz help!

I use adobe fireworks but other products will work.
Gimp is probably the most powerful free one.

 

[advincubing]

I met Oliver Nagy at Worlds in 2009 where he told me he had been making custom logo stickers for a lot of European cubers. I'm not sure if he's still doing them, but his Facebook page is constantly updated with stickers for new puzzles, so he's at least still actively making stickers and he does ship internationally. Check out his webshop and contact him if you want custom logos.

I ordered a set from Oliver, and am really happy with them. There's a pic attached. I blogged about it here: http://adventuresincubing.com/2012/07/08/nagy-stickers/

Thanks for the great recommendation.

 

[Cheese11]

I just found this site on the web. I might order some logo's, but first I have to make a design xD.

Edit: Btw guys, a small sized type-F sticker from CubeSmith is 1.5cm exactly.

 

[Endgame]

My best bet will probably be Olivér Nagy since his shipping to Europe is pretty cheap.

 

[BillyRain]

This thread is old.. but does anyone know of any more up to date companies/solutions?

Would love to get some stickers made. Fed up with losing cubes at comps.

 

[pipkiksass]

This thread is old.. but does anyone know of any more up to date companies/solutions?

Would love to get some stickers made. Fed up with losing cubes at comps.

I was thinking about this recently. In theory, if you were to buy an a4 sheet of printable white vinyl sticker (such as this), you could print your own logos on any domestic printer, cut them to size, hey presto.

If you wanted a more durable solution, you could cover your A4 sheet with a thin transparency layer (similar to this) before cutting to size.

I've noticed that TheCubicle logos come with a transparency layer to place over the top to increase durability. I'm assuming the quality/type of ink used in a domestic printer wouldn't last long.

Personally, if I was going to design my own logo, I'd knock one up in Paint/Paint.net/Photoshop, etc., then clone it as many times it can fit on an A4 page. I'd then take it down to Staples/another print shop, ask them which of their massive industrial printers gives the best result on vinyl, and get them to print it for me. I'd assume that the heat/quality of their printers would give a nice, durable result.

 

[BillyRain]

Hmm.. im just too lazy I just want someone to do it for me and would prefer to have it printed on proper vinyl.