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Permalink Reply by Hoop Mama Ali on August 31, 2011 at 11:40am

I've always used FedEx.  They do all the leg work, are excellent at proofing (you can actually see it in person rather than just hoping it comes out right online) and they have great prices when you order in quantity.  I keep my labels bold black only on clear wetherproof so that any color shines through and I pay $160 per 1000 since it's a one-color print job. :) 

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Permalink Reply by loophole on August 31, 2011 at 12:51pm

Do you know where on their website I could look at these? Couldn't find anything except the address labels online. Or do you go into the FedEx store?

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Permalink Reply by Rachel Bond on August 31, 2011 at 12:08pm

like this?

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Permalink Reply by loophole on August 31, 2011 at 12:48pm

Yes, actually. I saw you post this a bit ago. That is one of the ideas that inspired me. :) I have a company name and a slogan so it's just about finding what looks best and will weather hoop play over time.

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Permalink Reply by Sunny @ hoopsupplies.com on September 8, 2011 at 3:51pm

I was able to find great labels at mavericklabel.com

I had ones made that went around the hoop and met on the ends.  They were durable, stuck well, were glossy and did not take away from the finish of the hoop at all.  The sales guy there was super helpful.

 

Sunny

www.hoopsupplies.com

Polypro... new sizes & new prices!

http://discounthoopsupply.com/eshop/10Browse.asp

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Permalink Reply by loophole on September 8, 2011 at 4:33pm

Wonderful! All you Hoopcity Dwellers are amazing w/the info. Thank you!

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Permalink Reply by Troo Hoops on August 31, 2011 at 1:38pm

Mmmm....ok here is my secret: http://www.jakprints.com/roll-stickers/rectangle-clear-stickers/

Do not fret about ordering the right size. Choose the largest size you can afford. Layout as many designs as possible on the template and then cut (buy a little paper cutter at staples or something) them out yourself. This is called "ganging the plate" so if you can fit 4 on a 2x5 rectangle you cut the price in 1/4. Make sense? Also high quality vinyl stickers may not be available for exactly $30, but you can get more for your dollar this way. 

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Permalink Reply by loophole on August 31, 2011 at 1:41pm

Thank you Thank you Thank you. My idea is - perfect my hoops and then play around w/as many label ideas/flourishes as I can(kind of the cherry on top).

 

First step - quality product. Second step - unique approach.

 

Thanks again, Troo Hoops! PS my next travel is definitely from you guys :)

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Permalink Reply by Troo Hoops on September 7, 2011 at 1:40pm

Ha! Cool. You can order a DIY, tape it yourself, and then add your own stickers. Stickers are fun.

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Permalink Reply by Rachel Bond on September 1, 2011 at 6:55pm

interesting... my prices are far below this, thou I'm a stay at home mom with no overhead, and these hoop tags I create can be around $15 for a square foot which can make anywhere for 20-50 tags depending on size. The math looks like I'm half the cost even when you cut your stickers in fourths.

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Permalink Reply by Troo Hoops on September 7, 2011 at 1:37pm

What kind of machine do you print on and what kind of inks do you use? We would be interested in hearing more.

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Permalink Reply by Rachel Bond on September 8, 2011 at 9:56am

I don't print or use ink. I have a vinyl plotter and design software. My machine cuts vinyl, then I pick, weed and apply transfer tape by hand. Any color is the vinyl itself. So it doesn't fade, and is top outdoor quality to last for 5-8 years. They stick to any smooth surface, and are applied a little differently than a sticker.

There is a little photo album of my decal process on my facebook biz page if you want to look thru it, you can also look at my website to see my entire business, thou it is still being built and I'm having issues with my subcategories at the moment, so you'll have to browse my gallery, the link is at the bottom of the site.

www.facebook.com/hulahoopcustomart

www.pneumaticcustoms.com

I would be happy to answer any more questions you may have.

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