The history of stickers dates back to the 1950s. At that time, people began to use clear tape to apply patterns to various objects, such as posters, cars, furniture and so on. As technology developed, stickers gradually became easier to make and more varied. In the 1980s, stickers became popular in Japan and became a popular cultural phenomenon. Since then, stickers have been widely disseminated and used around the world.
Tracing the history of stickers back to thousands of years ago. Here are some historical milestones for stickers:
Ancient Times
Early stickers date back to ancient civilizations. In civilizations such as ancient Egypt, ancient Greece and ancient Rome, people have used stickers or similar decorations to decorate objects and artifacts. These decorations are usually made of dyes, pigments or sticky substances. People use paints and oils to make signs, labels and decorations and stick them to different surfaces.
Medieval and Renaissance
During the Middle Ages and Renaissance, people used hand-painted stickers to decorate books, manuscripts, and other works of art. These stickers are usually carefully crafted by artists and feature beautiful patterns and decorations.
Industrialization Era
With the development of industrialization, the production and application of stickers have become more common and commercialized. The production and use of stickers became popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Stickers have become an important tool for advertising and publicity. The earliest commercial stickers were used to identify merchandise and packaging and to promote merchandise, and these stickers were often hand-painted.
Mid-20th century
In the mid-20th century, the technology of making stickers was further developed and innovated. Adhesive and sticky film technology are introduced to make the stickers easier to apply and remove. The design and printing technology of stickers has also been improved, making it possible to make more precise, diverse and large-scale production.
The Second Half of the 20th Century
With the continuous innovation and development of sticker technology, the types and application fields of stickers continued to expand. Clear stickers, colored stickers, luminous stickers, reflective stickers and other stickers with special effects have come out one after another, providing more possibilities for creativity, publicity and decoration.
21st Century
With the advancement of digital technology, sticker production has entered the digital age, and the way stickers are made has also undergone innovations. Now, people can use computer software and printers to design and print their own stickers, which is more convenient and flexible from personal customization to commercial production. At the same time, the rise of the Internet and social media has also provided a new platform for the dissemination and sharing of stickers.
Modern stickers are used in a wide range of applications, covering advertising, branding, decoration, signage, publicity, personalization and creativity. From commercial use to personal hobby, custom stickers have become a visual communication tool with wide influence.
When it comes to stickers, here are some fun tidbits:
The Biggest Stickers
In 2012, a company based in the Netherlands produced the world’s largest sticker, measuring 8,074.07 meters, to celebrate the company’s 100th anniversary.
Sticker Art
Some artists use stickers as a medium for their creations. They use stickers to create various forms of art, including paintings, collages, and street art.
Sticker Collection Capital
This knowledge demonstrates the versatility and wide-ranging aspects of custom stickers, from historical origins to creative art, that stickers are not just a common everyday object, they have many interesting and unexpected uses. Do you know any knowledge about stickers? Welcome to add! And Hamfai can also provide a variety of customized stickers, looking forward to your consultation!
Tokyo, Japan is considered to be the largest sticker collection center in the world. The annual sticker exhibition and fair attracts collectors and sticker lovers from all over the world.