Image of a hand bending the backing of a kiss-cut sticker to make it easier to peel.

Peel with Precision: A 5-Step Guide to Effortless Sticker Removal and the Secret of the Peel Line

Peeling off stickers may seem like a simple task, but if not done carefully, it can result in torn edges, sticky residue, and frustration. In this blog post, we will explore the art of sticker peeling and provide you with a step-by-step guide to ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience.

1. Find the Peel Line: Our stickers have special arrows in just the right spots to show you where to start peeling your stickers. These arrows are super helpful for our playing card-sized and postcard-sized stickers because the bright colors go all the way to the edge of the backing, and it can be tricky to find where to begin peeling. The arrows make it easier by pointing to the perfect starting point.

Image of a hand pointing to the peel line arrow on a kiss-cut sticker, indicating where to peel the sticker from its backing 

2. Bend one of the Corners of the Rectangular Backing: You might want to pull the sticker right where the peel line arrow shows, but that can damage the corners or peel off the protective, water resistant laminate. Instead, softly bend the backing's corner close to the peel line until the sticker's edge lifts a bit

Image of a hand bending the backing of a kiss-cut sticker, making it easier to peel the sticker off

3. Slowly Peel Up: The sticker should seamlessly peel up.

Image of a hand peeling a sticker.

4. Rotate while you Peel: Our stickers are pretty hardy, but it is best to rotate larger stickers while you peel to prevent possible tearing.

Image of a hand peeling a sticker.

5. Peel Slower & Gentler with Corners: Our stickers are pretty hardy, but it is best to peel slowly with delicate corners.

Image of a hand peeling a sticker.

    Conclusion: Peeling a sticker may require a bit of patience and the right technique, but with the right, methodical approach, you can achieve a clean and successful removal. Whether you're dealing with business card size, playing card size, or postcard size, following these steps will make the process a breeze.

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