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Die-Cut Color Chart * Print Color Chart
Most decals can be made in any color you want.
Outlines, Shadows and Contours for your Decals
Outlines, Contours and Shadows
All Outlines, Contours and Shadows are two separate decals. The Outline, Contour or Shadow is applied to the surface first and then the top layer is added to give one of the looks below.
Shadows
Shadows consist of 2 identical but separate decals that you off-set during installation. In the image below the black decals were installed first then the red was installed over the top. As you can see you may off-set the top decal in any direction allowing the shadow to appear above, below, left, right or any combination of directions.
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Compound 2 Colors Decals
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The Compound 2 Colors option is used for two different colors in one design. As shown in the images above the design is mixed with black and red. This will consist of two separate color decals that you will line up during installation. When choosing this option state specifically in the comments box what parts of each decal you want for each color.
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Outlines/Inline VS. Contours VS. Fill InIn the images below the first decal has no extras added to it. The design with RED is an Outline/Inline while the BLUE is a Contour. Outlines/Inlines follow around all cuts (inside and outside of the design). While contours only follow around the outside of the design. A FILL IN will be the same as a Contour withOUT the background color going past the edge of the design. For most designs and Outline/Inline works best for lettering/numbers. While a Contour or Fill works best for art designs like cartoons or animals.
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More Examples of Outlines, Contours and Fills.
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More Information About Our Decals / Stickers
More Information About Your Decal
Every Fast Decals product is custom-made in the size, color/material options you select. Here are a few helpful details about sizing, materials, backgrounds, and customization.
Custom-Made for Your Order
Every decal is made to order according to the size, color/material, and other options you select on the order form.
Commercial-Quality Materials
Our decals are made from commercial-quality vinyl designed to last for years in outdoor conditions. Exact outdoor life varies by material and application.
See our die-cut vinyl color chart or printed decal material chart for additional information.
Choose Your Size
Most designs can be made in nearly any size. Sizes are normally measured from left to right, and you can choose your desired width on the order form.
Some products, including certain stick-figure decals, custom lettering by height, etc, may use a different sizing method when noted.
Choose Your Color or Material
Single-color decals can be made in any available color shown on our vinyl color chart.
For full-color printed decals, you will normally select a material rather than a vinyl color. Printed colors may also be adjusted when the design allows.
Most Decals Have No Background
The white rectangle used to display the product image is usually not part of the decal. Most of our decals are cut around the shape of the design, allowing the color of the application surface to show through the open areas.
Some full-color designs intentionally include white areas, a printed background, or a contour around the design. Check the product image and description for details.
Adhesive and Installation
Our decals normally have adhesive on the back for installation on the outside of a clean, smooth surface. Front-adhesive decals for installation inside glass are also available for most designs.
Optional Shadows and Outlines
Many single-color transfer decals can be ordered with a shadow, outline, or contour in a second color.
Automatic Quantity Discounts
Available quantity discounts are calculated automatically as you order. When applicable, qualifying items do not need to have the same design. *Some coupons cannot be combined with other promotions.
Need a Change to This Design?
Is the design close to what you need, but not quite perfect? Use the Ask a Question option on this page to describe the change, or place your order and include the requested modification in the comments box.
We can often adjust lettering, colors, layout, or other design details. We will contact you before production if we need clarification.
Understanding the Different Decal Styles
The examples below show three common decal styles. The exact construction of your decal depends on the product and material options selected.
Die-Cut Transfer Decal
Only the individual parts of the design remain after installation. There is no printed background, so the application surface shows through all open areas of the design.
The product image may show the design in black for clarity, but your finished decal will be made in the color you select.
Full-Color Transfer Decal
The artwork is printed in full color, but selected open areas can still be removed. The application surface will show through those cut-out portions.
Thin cut lines shown in the product artwork help indicate which interior areas will be removed.
Contour-Cut Printed Decal
The entire design is printed and cut around its outside shape. Depending on the artwork, the decal may include a white border, colored contour, or solid printed background.
A thin outline in the product image may be used to show the approximate outer cut line.
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