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Holographic, glitter and mirror: a guide to specialty finishes

When standard matte and gloss aren’t enough, specialty finishes turn a sticker into a little piece of magic. Here’s what each one does and when to use it.

Holographic

A rainbow shimmer that shifts as it moves in the light. Holographic stickers feel premium and playful at once — perfect for logos, badges, and anything you want people to pick up and tilt.

Glitter

A sparkly, textured surface with real depth. Glitter is bold and joyful — great for kids’ brands, crafts, and anything that should feel like a treat.

Mirror & metallic

A reflective, chrome-like base that reads as luxe and futuristic. Silver and gold mirror finishes make simple logos look seriously expensive.

One thing to remember: the white layer

On see-through and metallic materials, any area you want to be solid and opaque needs a white ink layer printed underneath. Leave it off where you want the shimmer to show through. Not sure how to set it up? Just tell us the effect you want and we’ll handle it — more in our artwork guidelines.

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