Vinyl decal maker
A vinyl decal is different from a printed sticker: it is usually cut from a single colour of vinyl, with no background, and moved to the surface with transfer tape. This template is transparent lettering with no border, ready for a cutting machine to trace.
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Common sizes
| Use | Size |
|---|---|
| Tumbler / mug decal | 2–3.5 in wide |
| Laptop decal | 4–6 in |
| Car rear window | 8–20 in wide |
| Wall quote | 20–40 in wide |
Tips that make it print well
- Use one solid colour and chunky shapes. Thin script strokes under about 1 mm are hard to weed.
- Set the White border slider to 0 for true lettering decals, or give it a few millimetres for a solid-backed decal.
- Download the PNG, import it into Cricut Design Space or Silhouette Studio and use the trace/outline feature to create the cut.
- Permanent vinyl (for example Oracal 651) for outdoors and tumblers; removable (Oracal 631) for walls.
Questions people ask
What is the difference between a decal and a sticker?
A sticker is usually printed and has a backing shape; a decal is typically cut from coloured vinyl with no background and applied with transfer tape, so only the letters or shapes remain on the surface.
Can I cut these decals with a Cricut?
Yes. Download the transparent PNG, upload it to Cricut Design Space as a cut image, and it will trace the outline.
How big should a car window decal be?
Measure the clear area of the glass. Rear-window decals are typically 8 to 20 inches wide, and letters should be at least 2 inches tall to read from another car.