The lack of UV protection in the Avery sheets may not be much of an issue for me because I plan to apply the laminate to photographic cards rather than stickers. As long as people don't leave the cards out in the sun.
So I got my Oraguard in today and I am stunned at how professional my stickers look and feel now. I have been DESPERATELY trying to figure out where to get supplies to make matte laminated stickers like the ones you can get from professional printers. You are the only person to give clear enough instructions about the product for me to be able to find some. I really didn't want to use the Avery, I didn't want a glossy look and I wanted UV protection. THANK YOU LIV!!
@@andrewfranklin45 I wouldn't describe the matte finish as textured, it's almost like a smooth satin finish? When you first put it on it will look textured. You have to burnish it on with quite a bit of pressure to get it to be completely smooth.
I'm sorry, I'm just now seeing your comment!! So glad I could lead you in the right direction!! & yes, definitely burnish it down hard, it doesn't scratch as easily as Avery so make sure you have good pressure!
Thank you for sharing. I have adjust my settings a few times now and somehow I end up with a ribbed feeling all around my stickers. I'm using OnlineLabels Matte finish and Oraguard 210 Gloss laminate. Anyone else get the same?
I tried Oraguard 236 and was severely disappointed with how much my stickers that I placed on my car faded. :/ Not blaming you, just sharing my experience. They faded way more than I expected.
Oh, good. It's not just me. I've tried Avery, Vvivid, and OraGuard lamination, and they've all faded quickly. Why do they brag about UV protection, if UV fades the product as quickly as one week after applied? I could see a difference, in 2 days, with this last test. I don't understand why it is so difficult to get a UV laminate that is actually has resistance against UV.
@@Richard97402 If all these laminates have failed you, the issue is probably with your print. Water based dye inks will fade FAST, no matter which laminate you use. Water based pigment inks are a little better than dye based, but if you want superior fade resistance you need solvent based inks or latex, which require the proper printers for each respective inks. In the past, I have used water based pigment inks and laminated with Oraguard 200; the stickers last for about 2.5 to 3 years on rear vehicle windows. Now, I only print with solvent based inks, which etch themselves into the printable vinyl and last much, much longer. I laminate according to the application. For small outdoor decals, I used Oraguard 200. For window perf or larger fleet graphics that require longer life, I use Oraguard 290F. Laminates can be expensive when you get into the optically clear, cast versions. Spend some time researching the best laminate for your application. It is not very economical to use an expensive laminate on a car decal that is expected to only last a year, so choose wisely and save some dough.
@@Richard97402 There are various things that affect ink fade - type of paper and laminate, but most importantly is the ink. Pigment based inks are more suited for outdoor printing however these machines cost about 25k+. On the other hand, most regular printers use dye inks which are combined with water. No amount of UV protection will be able to prevent a water based ink from fading.
True, UV resistance is to resist the stickers from degrading or breaking down from sunlight BUT not necessarily from fading, but it did help in some way from the weather. I tested DYE ink and PIGMENT ink printed stickers, outdoors and pigment ink has been A LOT better -so far 10 months for me and it is still as vibrant when I placed it. DYE ink faded in 2 months, laminated. The type of vinyl stickers also gets affected by UV degration. One vinyl type curled on the edges of my stickers due to UV and the other type printed with picment ink has not fade after 10 months and still intact. Funny how Sharpie black ink (marked the date it was placed) has faded quicker than my pigment printed stickers. Both my "vinyl and laminates" are those inexpensive ones and in Amazon.
Does it matter what sticker material you use? I am planning on getting printable vinyl, but I see several people saying that the 236 didn't help their stickers from fading. Would that make a difference?
It will depend on the purpose of your stickers. The industry standard is oracle 651 for outdoor use and UV resistance. Factors like vinyl quality and laminate do affect the fading, however the most important would be the ink used. Unless you're printing things professionally, your prints WILL fade at a much quicker pace.
You had me until you said you weren't linking the second product. What kind of selfish gatekeeping is that?! You make this videos to help people and then you want to do that? No thanks, I'll support someone else.
It’s called common sense. There are 16,000 views on this video- it sounds like at the time of this video, her supplier was small and sold out frequently. If she linked it, it would sell out everywhere and not be available for the people who need it and have the price skyrocket for everyone trying to buy it (not just for her). I’ve had this happen before- a youtuber recommended something I used all the time in my business. All of a sudden the price doubled and now it’s impossible to find… just most RUclipsrs don’t care bc they want the money from the affiliate link. This way only the people that are actually serious about needing it will find and buy it. If it was selfish gatekeeping, she wouldn’t have recommended it in the first place- she even advises you to buy as much of it as you can find bc it’s always sold out. Often years of experience go into videos like this- she had to research the right brands, probably wasted money on the wrong brands, figured out what works and what doesn’t. Not to mention filming and editing the video…. And is now sharing all that hard fought information with us free of charge. But you’re right, how selfish of her to force us to type a few words in the search bar.
@@8newcreation a link for the oraguard? Just do a google search for oraguard 215 and it should come up! There is HUNDREDS of small vinyl shops that sell it, you just have to find the cheapest one at the time you're purchasing because it's constantly changing! Sorry I don't have a direct link!!!
The lack of UV protection in the Avery sheets may not be much of an issue for me because I plan to apply the laminate to photographic cards rather than stickers. As long as people don't leave the cards out in the sun.
So I got my Oraguard in today and I am stunned at how professional my stickers look and feel now. I have been DESPERATELY trying to figure out where to get supplies to make matte laminated stickers like the ones you can get from professional printers. You are the only person to give clear enough instructions about the product for me to be able to find some. I really didn't want to use the Avery, I didn't want a glossy look and I wanted UV protection. THANK YOU LIV!!
Does the oraguard have a textured finish
@@andrewfranklin45 I wouldn't describe the matte finish as textured, it's almost like a smooth satin finish? When you first put it on it will look textured. You have to burnish it on with quite a bit of pressure to get it to be completely smooth.
I'm sorry, I'm just now seeing your comment!! So glad I could lead you in the right direction!! & yes, definitely burnish it down hard, it doesn't scratch as easily as Avery so make sure you have good pressure!
Thank you for sharing. I have adjust my settings a few times now and somehow I end up with a ribbed feeling all around my stickers. I'm using OnlineLabels Matte finish and Oraguard 210 Gloss laminate. Anyone else get the same?
what setting do you cut the stickers on the cricut after applying the oraguard laminate?
I tried Oraguard 236 and was severely disappointed with how much my stickers that I placed on my car faded. :/ Not blaming you, just sharing my experience. They faded way more than I expected.
Oh, good. It's not just me.
I've tried Avery, Vvivid, and OraGuard lamination, and they've all faded quickly. Why do they brag about UV protection, if UV fades the product as quickly as one week after applied? I could see a difference, in 2 days, with this last test. I don't understand why it is so difficult to get a UV laminate that is actually has resistance against UV.
@@Richard97402 If all these laminates have failed you, the issue is probably with your print. Water based dye inks will fade FAST, no matter which laminate you use. Water based pigment inks are a little better than dye based, but if you want superior fade resistance you need solvent based inks or latex, which require the proper printers for each respective inks. In the past, I have used water based pigment inks and laminated with Oraguard 200; the stickers last for about 2.5 to 3 years on rear vehicle windows. Now, I only print with solvent based inks, which etch themselves into the printable vinyl and last much, much longer. I laminate according to the application. For small outdoor decals, I used Oraguard 200. For window perf or larger fleet graphics that require longer life, I use Oraguard 290F. Laminates can be expensive when you get into the optically clear, cast versions. Spend some time researching the best laminate for your application. It is not very economical to use an expensive laminate on a car decal that is expected to only last a year, so choose wisely and save some dough.
@@Richard97402 There are various things that affect ink fade - type of paper and laminate, but most importantly is the ink. Pigment based inks are more suited for outdoor printing however these machines cost about 25k+. On the other hand, most regular printers use dye inks which are combined with water. No amount of UV protection will be able to prevent a water based ink from fading.
True, UV resistance is to resist the stickers from degrading or breaking down from sunlight BUT not necessarily from fading, but it did help in some way from the weather. I tested DYE ink and PIGMENT ink printed stickers, outdoors and pigment ink has been A LOT better -so far 10 months for me and it is still as vibrant when I placed it. DYE ink faded in 2 months, laminated. The type of vinyl stickers also gets affected by UV degration. One vinyl type curled on the edges of my stickers due to UV and the other type printed with picment ink has not fade after 10 months and still intact. Funny how Sharpie black ink (marked the date it was placed) has faded quicker than my pigment printed stickers. Both my "vinyl and laminates" are those inexpensive ones and in Amazon.
Do you put this on your sticker sheets BEFORE you cut them with your cricut? What setting do you use to cut?
Yep before & I use medium cardstock or posterboard+, depends on how new my blades are!
Damnnn you are Cold Stone 😂
Awesome info!! Thank you so much!!
How are you cutting out the sticker on the black lines? It looks so bad when I try to cut it..
What a cute intro!! Thank you for doing this review 😊
Thank you!!💗
Does it matter what sticker material you use? I am planning on getting printable vinyl, but I see several people saying that the 236 didn't help their stickers from fading. Would that make a difference?
It will depend on the purpose of your stickers. The industry standard is oracle 651 for outdoor use and UV resistance. Factors like vinyl quality and laminate do affect the fading, however the most important would be the ink used. Unless you're printing things professionally, your prints WILL fade at a much quicker pace.
Are they also in matte finish? I need matte finish but I can't find any.
I know this is late, but they sell matte laminate. It's called oracal 215 and you can select glossy or matte when purchasing in a roll
You had me until you said you weren't linking the second product. What kind of selfish gatekeeping is that?! You make this videos to help people and then you want to do that? No thanks, I'll support someone else.
Couldn't agree more!!! I was shocked.
yep, I paused and came to look at the comments. I'm not watching the rest of this video.
I just searched for it on amazon - no prob finding rolls! 1/15/2023
It’s called common sense. There are 16,000 views on this video- it sounds like at the time of this video, her supplier was small and sold out frequently. If she linked it, it would sell out everywhere and not be available for the people who need it and have the price skyrocket for everyone trying to buy it (not just for her). I’ve had this happen before- a youtuber recommended something I used all the time in my business. All of a sudden the price doubled and now it’s impossible to find… just most RUclipsrs don’t care bc they want the money from the affiliate link. This way only the people that are actually serious about needing it will find and buy it. If it was selfish gatekeeping, she wouldn’t have recommended it in the first place- she even advises you to buy as much of it as you can find bc it’s always sold out.
Often years of experience go into videos like this- she had to research the right brands, probably wasted money on the wrong brands, figured out what works and what doesn’t. Not to mention filming and editing the video…. And is now sharing all that hard fought information with us free of charge. But you’re right, how selfish of her to force us to type a few words in the search bar.
Thank you. This helped so much!
Which Oraguard Model do you prefer? Im seeing a few different versions out there and didn't know which was best!
236!
@@DesignsWithLiv : I’m looking everywhere , where do you get it I can’t seem to find that model #
Where on earth can this be purchased ? Can you place a link please , I’ve been searching , thanks
@@8newcreation a link for the oraguard? Just do a google search for oraguard 215 and it should come up! There is HUNDREDS of small vinyl shops that sell it, you just have to find the cheapest one at the time you're purchasing because it's constantly changing! Sorry I don't have a direct link!!!
Thank you @DesignsWithLiv
This was super helpful! Thank you
Thank you!
Can the Oragaurd one be used with sticker paper or just printable vinyl?
It can also be used with sticker paper!
Hi ! What's the name of the spray for the sticker
Krylon UV spray, I believe!
what's with the numbers in the oraguard? 210 pvc vs 290 pvc vs 236 pvc, which one is best?
When I created the video, I didn’t know there was different numbers. I use the 236, it’s the matte version!
@@DesignsWithLiv awesome, thanks. i'll give it a go!
@@DesignsWithLiv Thank you for clarifying this because I didn't know what to use.
Is it Oracal or Oraguard?
I looked it up. Oracal is the company and the product is oragaurd 210
what type of sticker paper do you use?
I have a whole video on different sticker papers similar to this one, but I use the printable vinyl linked in the description of this video!
So what is your favorite ?
The oraguard!
@@DesignsWithLiv 👍 thank you so much
@@DesignsWithLiv where do you buy it ?
I just a 50 pack of oraguard 236! Super excited to try it. Thank you for this video it was helpful. What do you use to apply you laminate??
A ruler! You can see me doing it in a couple of my studio vlogs and/or my how to make stickers video!
Isn't it INCREDIBLE how much women can TALK?
Just sharing my expertise and knowledge😊