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How to Create A Die-Line for a Circle Sticker Using Adobe Illustrator

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Creating die-lines in Adobe Illustrator can get confusing from time to time. Sticker Mountain is here to help you with a step-by-step tutorial on creating a die-line for your circle sticker in Adobe Illustrator. In Five simple steps, your custom artwork will be ready to print with Sticker Mountain!

For this example, we will use a 3-inch circle sticker; however, you may use your desired size. Let’s get started!

Step 1: Open your artwork in Adobe Illustrator

open art in illustrator

Step 2: Resize your artwork

Resize the artwork to fit inside the 3-inch circle. Or what the desired size is for your sticker. This particular example will be sizing it down by 0.25 inches smaller than the sticker. To do this:

click on artwork

Click on your artwork.

Then go to the top of the screen where it has the dimensions. Make sure the dimensions are locked so you do not warp your artwork in the width section, and type 2.75 inches.

type size of width

Step 3: Create a circle

ellipse tool

On the tool panel located on the left side of the screen, select the ellipse tool.

  • Click on an empty space on your art board. A dialog box will pop up asking for the dimensions of your circle.
  • Inside the dimensions box for the width and the height, you will put 3 inches (or whatever you want your circle size to be).
  • Then press OKAY
ellipse dialogue box

Step 4: Align the circle with your artwork

align circle

Finally, it is time to line up your circle vertically and horizontally so it lines up with your artwork.

Go to the align panel, then go to the align object section and press the vertical and horizontal align buttons; this will make it easier to align the circle over the top later in the process.

center align
center align

Step Five: Key tip when centering your circle:

shift circle

If you notice your circle does not center with the artwork you already have, you will need to hold down the shift key and press the down arrow on your keyboard twice. This will leave more room for your design inside the circle.

Your custom circle sticker is now ready to be printed!

circle sticker
Now that you’ve perfected your die-line for a circle sticker in Adobe Illustrator consider taking your designs to the next level with Sticker Mountain’s premium custom foil label printing. Whether you’re looking to add a touch of elegance to your product packaging or create eye-catching labels for food containers that stand out on the shelf, Sticker Mountain offers high-quality, durable foil labels that enhance your brand’s visibility and appeal. Explore their range of customizable options and let their expert team help you bring your sticker designs to life with a professional finish.

To order your custom sticker, click here to get your quick order started! For more step-by-step information on making a circle sticker in Adobe Illustrator, watch the video tutorial! Contact Sticker Mountain and make your artwork become a reality!

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