Xyron Create-a-Sticker, 5" Sticker and Label Maker Machine for Small Business and DIY Crafts, Includes Permanent Adhesive, Pre-Loaded (0501-05-10A)

This machine works like a charm, I am pretty happy with the purchase. I notice a lot of the same questions and such popping up, though, so I figured I'd take the time to try and clear some things up for anyone who actually reads through the reviews.So ,what this machine does is it takes whatever you roll through it and adds a layer of adhesive to the bottom of it (covered by peel-back paper). That's pretty much it. While the diameter of your sticker is 5 inches, the length can be quite long since it simply outputs a continuous sheet. Ideally, if you are making small stickers (2 inches, 1 inches) the best thing would be to group them together in a page making program or something like that so you are not wasting the roll on one or two very small stickers. Making them in bulk is more cost efficient.The machine DOES NOT add any sort of matting or laminate to the top of the sticker, so keep that in mind. It doesn't use batteries or power; it's totally operated by a hand crank knob which works fine.It tends to be at it's best when your stickers are relatively simple shapes with broad curves. Complex and detailed die-cuts will probably not work too well because of the way the adhesive sticks to the paper. If you want to make stickers of complex shapes, I would recommend NOT die-cutting the shapes (like in a Silhouette machine or a Cricut) but rather giving them a loose border instead. The important thing to keep in mind about this machine is that the quality of the sticker that comes out of it is wholly dependent on the quality of what you are putting INTO it. It will make perfectly decent, basic, casual stickers with just plain printer paper or craft paper. But if you want really solid stickers, you will have to pick your medium. And, additionally, if you want stickers that can be placed outdoors or on cars or something like that, you will either need to seal your stickers with some form of waterproof matting spray OR use single-sided laminate sheets (which are easy to find in office supply stores). Personally, I have been able to make near-professional quality stickers on this thing using good quality photo paper to which I then apply a laminate sheet. You could also put vinyl through this machine, but most printable vinyl already has adhesive on it, so it's kinda redundant.The "permanent' adhesive rolls are definitely permanent. The glue is very good, about the same as the average sticker you would buy in a store. You can put it on glass if you want, but keep in mind that getting it off will probably require some chemicals or scraping. (if you want to make stickers for glass, you might want to instead try static-cling vinyl sheets).Anyway, it's a great little machine and makes way more durable stickers than the average sticker paper sheets you find in craft stores. Kids will probably love it, and it seems like a very child-friendly machine. Now I'm tempted to buy a slightly bigger model of the Xyron machines.

I saw this on sale, so I bought in on an impulse. I love it. I had been buying label paper and print random stickers for my son, then cut them into squares. Once you cut label paper, it is hard to get the labels off, labels don't stick to many things, can be super annoying to line up in the printer with the templates, and oh the jams from using fancy label paper.And again labels are very short term, so what If I want to actually make something crafty. Well I can't draw, paint, even write legible so I need to print. Then glue, yeah not enough, too much, paper gets wet, I glue my fingers together, almost glued my lips together once (you know how lol) point is, not crafty, but want to beWe have stuck these to glass, plastic, metal, the walls. Very simple, I print a bunch of little whatever we are doing. Try to cram as much together as not to waste. Feed it in, often it is small so I might push with my fingernails, slowly turn the dial. The adhesive is perfect, they can be stored a while, and larger things my 5 year old can even run himself.I love this thing.If I had to come up with a negative, it is the paper ripping edge thing. Just like with saran wrap, foil, etc, it is just pointless. I'd like some sort of little cut button with a blade, but I will just use a scissors.ETA, When I reviewed this in 2018, it was for the xrn500en, which is still showing in the product video. the pictures now are of a different model. A newer model it seems. overall, while they look different on the outside it is still using the same cartridge, same turn knob, same tear edge, so everything I said probably still holds true. My original is still working great, I was looking to get one for a gift, but wanted to clarify.

I bought the machine to be able to make 5” stickers.Okay, so I love this thing but there are a few quirks. First, it wastes so much product. Whenever you start a new project, there’s about 2–ish inches at the top that doesn’t get used at all because of how far the exit point is from the adhesive.10 feet is super easy to get through, and you never know how far you are from being done with that 10 feet. I guess you just have to estimate how much you’ve used. Or even just measure everything and add it up. Which would be annoying.And everything curls, but honestly that can’t really be helped, it’s on a roll. The stickers lay flat if you stick them on a flat surface.THE GOOD THINGS:-It’s SO easy to use!-It’s small and light weight.-If you plan your project out, you can create a bunch of smaller stickers and not waste product.-The adhesive really is permanent. (I only got the permanent ones. I’m going to experiment with readjustable soon) I practiced with a scrap piece of paper and stuck the practice sticker on the box it came with. I kind of regret it because that practice sticker WONT COME OFF. Which is just a testament to how well it’s doing it’s job.All around, very happy with this. The only things I’d want to change is bigger rolls and less waste. I might end up getting the different sizes so I could make smaller stickers without having to make a bunch, or waste product. DEFINITELY recommend this if you’re looking for something fun to do, it’d be a great rainy day activity for kids. They can make their drawings into stickers

Gotta say, this is pretty awesome. It literally comes out of the box, ready to use. What isn’t so available are instructions. I think I wasted about 8 or 10 inches of the paper before I realized that it works by you inserting a document into the feeder, turning the knob, and it imprints on the sticker paper. But once it comes out, it’s freaking awesome. I’m definitely keeping this one. Just need to get refilles, but otherwise, it’s a keeper.