ME-Q, the custom-goods printing service run by MAW Co., Ltd., has begun selling made-to-order hologram stickers and glitter stickers starting August 7, 2026 — original designs made from a photo, illustration, logo, or character art.
A hologram sticker is an original sticker made by full-color printing a design onto a hologram material that shimmers depending on the angle of light and how it's viewed.
Through ME-Q, images can be uploaded from a smartphone or PC, with the design checked directly on the site, and orders placed from just one piece.
The stickers suit a wide range of uses, from personal projects to business needs — oshi-katsu (fan-support) goods, character merchandise, doujin goods, event sales items, artist merchandise, corporate novelties, commemorative items, and pet goods among them.
For those who want a Bikkuriman-style glittery sticker, or a square original sticker resembling a small-batch collectible sticker, the hologram material, shape, and size can be combined to fit that look.
Beyond hologram, standard white and clear sticker paper are also available, allowing an original sticker suited to the intended design and use.
Custom Hologram Stickers at ME-Q
What Is a Hologram Sticker?
A hologram sticker is a sticker made with a hologram material that shimmers and catches the light depending on the angle it's viewed from.
Among stickers commonly called "kirakira" (glittery) stickers, some use this hologram material to create their sparkle.
With a standard white sticker, the printed design itself is the main visual, but with a hologram sticker, the shimmer of the material itself becomes part of the design.
Combining a photo, illustration, character, or logo with the hologram material creates an original sticker whose look changes with the viewing angle.
Common uses include:
- Oshi-katsu (fan-support) goods
- Character merchandise
- Doujin goods
- Artist merchandise
- Event sales items
- Corporate novelties
- Campaign giveaways
- Commemorative items
- Pet goods
- Original-brand stickers
In recent years, demand has grown not only for producing original stickers in bulk but also for small-batch runs — making just one for personal use, a small quantity for an event, or a prototype to check before selling.
ME-Q supports this kind of small-batch production, offering hologram and glitter stickers starting from a single piece.
How Hologram Stickers Differ From "Kirakira" Stickers
"Kirakira" sticker is a broad term used for stickers with shimmer or sparkle. Among these, the ones made with hologram material are hologram stickers.
Because a hologram sticker's material itself catches and reflects light, it suits designs meant to show off characters or illustrations vividly.
Alongside hologram, ME-Q also offers white and clear sticker paper, so the material can be chosen to match the intended design and use.
For Those Who Want a Bikkuriman-Style Glittery Sticker
For anyone wanting a Bikkuriman-style glittery sticker, or a square original sticker resembling a collectible sticker, the "hologram mosaic" material paired with a square shape is a recommended combination on ME-Q.
For a square size reminiscent of Bikkuriman stickers, ME-Q offers a 50 x 50mm square option.
Using a mosaic-patterned hologram material that sparkles adds flair to characters and illustrations in an original sticker.
The order-screen selection order is as follows:
Square → Specialty Sticker → Hologram / Mosaic → 50mm
This is one example configuration for making a hologram sticker on ME-Q; other shapes and sizes can be selected depending on the intended use and design.
Uses for Hologram and Glitter Stickers
Oshi-Katsu (Fan Support) Goods
An original hologram sticker can be made for personal use featuring a favorite person or character. Adding the hologram shimmer creates a look distinct from a standard sticker.
Doujin Goods
The stickers can be used as doujin (fan-created) merchandise featuring original characters or illustrations. Because orders start from one piece, they also suit small production runs or design-check prototypes.
Character Merchandise
Glitter stickers combining characters or illustrations with hologram material can be made. Choosing free-cut allows the shape to follow a character's outline.
Event Sales Items
The stickers can be sold as original merchandise at events, exhibitions, and sales fairs, with small production runs supported for each design.
Artist Merchandise
Illustrators, creators, and artists can turn their work into hologram sticker merchandise.
Corporate Novelties
Original stickers featuring a company logo or brand character can be produced, useful as novelties for events, campaigns, and promotions.
Commemorative Items
Original stickers printed with designs for events, anniversaries, or team activities can serve as commemorative items.
Pet Goods
Original stickers can be made using photos of a dog, cat, or other pet, produced in small runs starting from one piece.
Prototypes
Before producing sales stickers in bulk, a single piece can be ordered to check the design and size.
Collection-Style Stickers
Combining a square shape with hologram material, collection-sticker-style original stickers featuring characters or illustrations can be created.
Who These Stickers Are For
- Those who want to make oshi-katsu (fan-support) goods
- Those who want to turn an original character into merchandise
- Those who want a Bikkuriman-style glittery sticker
- Those who want a square, collection-style sticker
- Those involved in doujin activities
- Those who want stickers for event sales
- Artists and illustrators
- Those who want original stickers in small quantities
- Those who want to try a single prototype first
- Those planning corporate novelties
- Those who want to turn pet photos into original goods
- Those who want to design from a smartphone without specialist software
- Those who want a free-cut shape that follows a character's outline
- Those who want an original sticker made from a photo or logo
Features of ME-Q's Custom Stickers
Custom Hologram Stickers From Just One Piece
ME-Q allows original hologram and glitter stickers to be ordered from a single piece — suited to oshi-katsu, personal use, doujin goods, prototypes, pet goods, events, and novelties, or any case where only the needed quantity is wanted.
Easy Design From a Smartphone or PC
Photos, illustrations, logos, and character designs stored on a smartphone or PC can be uploaded, with position and size adjusted on the web-based design screen. No dedicated app installation is required.
Choose From Hologram, White, Clear, and More
Beyond the shimmering hologram material, standard white and clear sticker paper are also available, letting the material be chosen to fit the intended use — hologram for a vivid, eye-catching character design, or white for a more conventional sticker.
Hologram Mosaic for a Sparkling Look
A "hologram mosaic" material that reflects light in a mosaic pattern is available, recommended for a Bikkuriman-style glittery sticker or a collection-sticker-style square design.
Round, Square, and Free-Cut Shapes
In addition to round and square, free-cut shapes are supported, making use of a character's or logo's outline. The shape can be chosen to fit the design and use.
A Wide Range of Sizes
Round stickers are available in 30mm, 40mm, 50mm, 60mm, 70mm, and 80mm. Square stickers come in 30x30mm, 40x40mm, 50x50mm, 60x60mm, 70x70mm, and 80x80mm. Free-cut stickers are supported up to 80x80mm.
Automatic Cut-Line Generation for Free-Cut
For free-cut stickers, there's no need to create a complex cut line — it's generated automatically from the uploaded artwork, so no specialist design software is required. Free-cut stickers include a border of about 2mm around the design.
Full-Color On-Demand Printing
Printing is done via on-demand full-color printing, so photos, illustrations, and character designs can be printed in color. Printing is single-sided.
White Base Printing for Accurate Color
For sticker paper other than white — including hologram — a white ink base layer is printed beneath the color to accurately reproduce the colors of a character or illustration.
Transparent PNG Files Show Off the Hologram
Using a PNG image with a transparent background leaves those areas unprinted, letting the texture of the hologram material show through — a way to use the sparkle as part of the design or background.
Water- and Wear-Resistant Finish
A gloss laminate or PP (polypropylene) coating provides a finish with attention to water and wear resistance, without any need to cut or laminate the sticker after printing.
Custom Hologram Stickers at ME-Q
How to Order a Hologram Sticker
Step 1: Choose the Shape, Material, and Size
From the design screen, choose a shape such as round, square, or free-cut, then select the sticker material and size. For a square size reminiscent of a Bikkuriman sticker, the 50 x 50mm square option is available.
Step 2: Upload a Photo or Illustration
Upload a photo, illustration, logo, or character design saved on a smartphone or PC, then adjust its position and size on screen.
Step 3: Check the Finished Preview and Order
After checking the finished preview and order details, the print order can be placed directly. Hologram and glitter stickers can be ordered from ME-Q starting from a single piece.
Tips for a Clean Hologram Sticker
Design With the Hologram Areas in Mind
A hologram sticker's material itself shimmers. Rather than covering the whole surface in color, considering which areas to leave showing the hologram texture helps make the most of the material's character.
Use a PNG With a Transparent Background
A PNG image with a transparent background leaves those areas unprinted, showing the hologram material's texture — useful for showing hologram shimmer around a character or in decorative areas.
Use 100% White for White Areas
To print white on a hologram sticker, set that area to 100% white in the image data before uploading. Semi-transparent or blurred white areas may not print as intended.
Use Images With Clear Outlines
Because white base printing is used, blurred or semi-transparent edges on a cut-out image may print differently than they appear on a smartphone or PC screen. Using image data with clearly defined outlines is recommended for the cleanest results.
Things to Check Before Ordering
- Free-cut stickers include a border of about 2mm around the design.
- The free-cut finished size includes that surrounding border.
- Free-cut lines are generated automatically with some margin from the artwork.
- The shape may come out slightly uneven, and cut lines can vary somewhat between orders.
- For products requiring a white base layer, that layer is generated automatically, which can cause a slight offset from the artwork.
- Semi-transparent or blurred white areas may not print as intended.
- Check the notes on the product page before ordering.
FAQ
Q. Can hologram stickers be ordered starting from just one piece?
A. Yes — ME-Q allows original hologram and glitter stickers to be ordered from a single piece, suited to personal use, oshi-katsu, doujin goods, prototypes, and other small-batch needs.
Q. Can a hologram sticker be made using only a smartphone?
A. Yes. Photos and illustrations saved on a smartphone can be uploaded, with position and size adjusted on the web-based design screen and the order placed from there. No dedicated app is required.
Q. Can an original hologram sticker be made from a photo?
A. Yes. A photo can be uploaded to create an original sticker. Illustrations, logos, and character designs can also be used.
Q. Which option should I choose for a Bikkuriman-style glittery sticker?
A. For a sparkling, square, collection-sticker-style design, the combination of "Square / Specialty Sticker / Hologram Mosaic / 50mm" is recommended.
Q. Can stickers be made in a square size like Bikkuriman stickers?
A. ME-Q offers a 50 x 50mm square option, a size that's easy to choose for a collection-sticker-style original design.
Q. What sizes are available for hologram stickers?
A. Round stickers range from 30mm to 80mm, and square stickers from 30x30mm to 80x80mm. Free-cut is also supported up to 80x80mm.
Q. Can a sticker be made in the shape of a character?
A. Yes — free-cut is supported, allowing an original sticker to follow the outline of a character, illustration, or logo. Free-cut stickers include a border of about 2mm around the design.
Q. Can the hologram's shimmer be shown through the design?
A. Yes. Using a PNG image with a transparent background leaves those areas unprinted, showing the texture of the chosen hologram material.
Q. Can white be printed on a hologram sticker?
A. Yes, white can be printed on sticker paper other than white. Set the white areas to 100% white in the image data.
Q. Can bulk orders be placed for corporate or event use?
A. Yes — the stickers can be used for events, novelties, and similar purposes, and ME-Q also offers a dedicated bulk-order quote page for stickers.
Background
Original stickers are used for more than just product labels and promotional tools — they're also used for oshi-katsu, character merchandise, doujin activities, event sales, artist merchandise, corporate novelties, and pet goods, among other purposes.
Alongside this, the growth of social media and online sales has increased the number of individuals turning their own work or characters into merchandise, bringing demand such as wanting to check just one piece before making a large batch, wanting to make a small amount for personal use, or wanting to make a few of several designs at a time.
Unlike a standard sticker, a hologram sticker can incorporate the shimmer of the material itself into the design, making it useful for anyone wanting to give a character or illustration a more striking look.
MAW Co., Ltd. began selling hologram and glitter stickers on August 7, 2026 through its custom-goods creation service ME-Q, in response to this demand for small-batch production and varied designs.
By making it possible to design from a smartphone or PC and order from just one piece, the service supports a wide range of original sticker production — from personal oshi-katsu and creative projects to merchandise sales by creators, events, and corporate novelties.
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