Best sticker maker machine review to buy in 2020
Introduction :
Sticker maker or sticker machines are used to create stickers. Stickers are used for school projects, to decorate scrapbooks, books, a laptop or any other devices or any other DIY projects. The main problem with custom handmade sticker is the glue. You can either paint or print a sticker on a paper. Then you can convert each art to a sticker using a sticker maker. It will add one adhesive to the back of the sticker that you have made. You can either keep it to use later or use it immediately. No sticky fingers, no glue and no wrinkles.
To make the sticker more professional, you can also laminate it. That will keep it safe from water and other dust particles. Always laminate if it is a handmade sticker. e.g. if you have used watercolour, acrylic or any other paint to create the sticker, keep it away from water.
Below, we have listed down top 5 best sticker makers currently available in the market. All are manual machines, i.e. you don’t need electricity or battery to operate them.
| name | max sticker size | link |
|---|---|---|
| Xyron XRN500EN | 5 inches | |
| Xyron 3 | 3 inches | |
| Xyron Teresa Collins | 1½ inches | |
| Xyron Magic | 2½ inches | |
| Xyron Creative Station | 9 or 5 inches |
5. Xyron XRN500EN 5 Inch Create-a-Sticker Machine :
Xyron XRN500EN can create a sticker up to 5 inches wide. This machine is great for home DIY, school projects, party decoration, or to create any other small-sized sticker. This is a manual device, i.e. no extra battery or any kind of power supply is required. Insert one flat paper (sticker) on one side and keep turning the knob. It will add the adhesive to the back side of the sticker paper. Now, remove it and place it wherever you want. Unlike other glue, the adhesive dries quickly. So, no need to wait for it to dry.
It comes with one 18 feet long and 5 feet width cartridge. For refilling, it is available in two different types: repositionable and permanent adhesive. Repositional will allow you to reposition the sticker one or two times after the placement. The loaded adhesive is permanent. If you want to replace the adhesive, you can open the top of the machine and pull out the cartridge panel.
Things we love :
- 5 feet wide sticker machine.
- Manual machine, no electricity is required.
- The adhesive is non-toxic and dries quickly.
- Replacement of the cartridge is easy. Two different types of adhesive are available.
4. Xyron 3 Disposable Sticker Maker-3 x 20 Permanent :
Xyron 3 disposable sticker maker can be used with any flat item of width up to 3 inches. It uses one acid-free, non-toxic permanent adhesive. It is preloaded with 20 feet length of adhesive. Perfect for DIY home project, school project, gift labelling and other similar projects. It weighs only 150 gram. The height is only 10 cm, fits in the palm of your hand. To create a sticker, insert the item, pull it through and tear off. It works with items with as thick as a nickel.
Xyron 3-inch sticker maker is made from premium disposable and recyclable components. For more information on recycling, you can scan the QR code attached on the bottom.
Things we love :
- Lightweight and small sized.
- Easy to operate. Maximum width is 3 inches.
- Non-toxic permanent adhesive. Easy to replace the adhesive cartridge.
- Disposable and recyclable.
3. Xyron 100012 Teresa Collins Sticker Maker :
Xyron and Teresa Collins, both have designed this little sticker maker. This device is only for small sized stickers. You can create stickers up to 1½” wide using this sticker maker. If you need a maker only for small stickers, then this product will be the best fit for your needs. It is perfect for buttons, ribbons, cards, school projects and any other similar materials. Insert the item, pull through, tear and peel the sticker.
It comes with a non-toxic and permanent acid-free adhesive. For the refill, you can use XRN150 refills, AT155-20 or AT156-20. It is preloaded with a 20 feet adhesive cartridge.
Things we love :
- Small sticker maker, 1½” width.
- Comes with one permanent acid-free adhesive.
- Portable.
- Easy to refill.
2. Xyron 0301-05-00 Magic Sticker Maker :
Xyron 0301-05-00 Magic Sticker Maker is of size 7.5 x 5 x 3 inches in size. You can easily carry it anywhere you want. This sticker maker is useful for any flat item with 2-1/2–inch in width. For using this device, insert any flat item on the front, turn the crank and peel off the sticker on the back. Similar to other Xyron sticker makers, this device is also preloaded with one 20 feet adhesive cartridge. The adhesive is acid-free and refilling the cartridge is also easy.
Things we love :
- Small in size, portable.
- Create sticker of size 2-1/2 inch width.
- 20 feet adhesive cartridge.
- Refilling cartridge is available to buy.
1. Xyron 624632 Creative Station :
Creative Station from Xyron is a 3 in 1 product. It can be used for lamination, for creating stickers and for adding a magnet on the back. You can use 9 inches and 5-inch cartridge. It is preloaded with 25 feet of a permanent adhesive cartridge. This cartridge is of 9-inch size. It doesn’t require electricity to operate and both permanent and repositionable cartridge can be used. Most of the Xyron products uses cold lamination and the adhesive is non-toxic and acid-free. You can also use it for both side lamination and to create magnetic lamination. Laminate the front side and add magnetic on the back to any flat items.
Things we love :
- Laminator, sticker maker and magnetic adhesive.
- 5 inches or 9-inch cartridge can be used.
- Loaded with 25 foot 9-inch permanent cartridge. Both permanent and repositionable adhesive is available to buy.
- No electricity or heating is required to operate
Conclusion :
All of these products we have reviewed above are manufactured by Xyron. It is one of the best brands for sticker maker. The main advantage of choosing a Xyron product is that its adhesive cartridge is easily available. It is your choice which one you want to buy. We would recommend going for Xyron 3 for small sized stickers and Creative Station for large-sized stickers. Xyron Magic is also a great choice for 1 or 2-inch stickers. If you think anything is missed in this post or anything needs to be changed, don’t hesitate to drop a comment below.