A Print on Demand Secret Weapon: Recraft: Sticker Pack Tutorial

Brian Abela
7 Feb 202415:35

TLDRDiscover Recraft, an AI-powered image generator offering high-quality vector and raster images without the need for payment. This tutorial showcases how to create a sticker pack for print-on-demand businesses using Recraft's free tools, including canvas size adjustment, model selection, and post-generation editing like background removal and image upscaling. The process is streamlined for efficiency, with a focus on generating unique designs for various products.

Takeaways

  • 🌟 Recraft is a powerful AI software for generating high-quality vector and rasterized images.
  • 🔍 The platform offers a variety of tools for image generation that are typically available for free on other platforms.
  • 📷 Recraft provides a community tab where users can see real-time image generation and the prompts used for those images.
  • 🎨 Users can create new projects choosing between vector and raster images, with specific categories available for each type.
  • 🖼️ Canvas size can be adjusted either by entering dimensions or by dragging corners to fit the desired layout.
  • 🖌️ Different models are available for image generation, such as the 'glow' model, which was particularly enjoyable for the speaker.
  • 🆓 There are no limitations on the number of images a user can create, no daily limits, and no need to spend coins or credits.
  • 🎨 Users can add a color palette for brand consistency, with the option to input specific hex codes for brand colors.
  • 💬 Chat GPT can assist in generating creative prompts, especially for themed images like those for St Patrick's Day.
  • 🔄 Recraft allows for easy background removal and provides multiple image options, with the ability to regenerate images instantly.
  • 🖼️ Additional tools like AI upscaling and vectorization are available for enhancing images for various print applications.
  • 💼 The final step involves using Canva to create a sticker pack, ensuring that designs are well-spaced for easy peeling and placement.

Q & A

  • What is Recraft and how does it differ from other AI image generators?

    -Recraft is a platform that provides high-quality vector and rasterized images, icons, logos, and illustrations. It stands out from other AI image generators by offering powerful tools for free, without the need for coins, credits, or money, and it does not have a daily limit on image generation.

  • How does the community tab on Recraft work?

    -The community tab on Recraft allows users to see real-time images being generated by others on the website. Users can view the text prompt used to generate an image, like it, or copy the text to use for their own projects.

  • What are the different image types and categories available on Recraft for vector and raster images?

    -For vector images, categories include Vector Art, Line Art, Vector Kawaii, Cartoon Flat 2.0, and Engravings. For raster images, there are more options available, but the specific models are not detailed in the script.

  • How can users adjust the canvas size on Recraft?

    -Users can adjust the canvas size on Recraft by either clicking on the default size and entering a new dimension or by clicking and dragging one of the corners of the canvas to create a portrait or landscape layout.

  • What is the 'glow model' mentioned in the script and how is it used?

    -The 'glow model' is one of the image generation models available on Recraft. It was used in the script to create images with a glow effect, which can be particularly appealing for certain types of designs.

  • How does Recraft handle the removal of background from images?

    -Recraft provides a 'remove BG' tool that allows users to easily remove the background from their images. This is a feature that some other platforms may charge for, but Recraft offers it for free.

  • What is the AI upscale tool in Recraft and how does it benefit the user?

    -The AI upscale tool in Recraft increases the resolution of an image by 4 times, making it suitable for larger print applications like t-shirts or posters without losing quality. This is a free feature that enhances the usability of the generated images.

  • How can users utilize the generated images for print on demand products like stickers?

    -Users can download the generated images from Recraft and use them to create sticker packs on platforms like Canva. The script suggests using a solid white or gray border and a solid background for easy extraction of the image.

  • What is the process of creating a sticker pack using Canva as described in the script?

    -The process involves uploading the generated images to Canva, using frames to organize the stickers, and adjusting the placement to ensure they do not overlap. The template provided in the script helps in maintaining the correct spacing for easy peeling and placement of stickers.

  • How does the script suggest using Chat GPT to generate image prompts?

    -The script describes a conversation with Chat GPT where the user asked for image prompts related to St Patrick's Day suitable for stickers. Chat GPT provided several prompts that were used in Recraft to generate the images.

  • What is the significance of the solid colored background and border in the image prompts?

    -A solid colored background and border are important for creating stickers because they make it easier to remove the background later in design applications like Canva, ensuring the stickers can be cleanly cut out.

Outlines

00:00

🖼️ Discovering Recraft: The AI Image Generator

This paragraph introduces Recraft, an AI platform for generating high-quality vector and rasterized images, perfect for enhancing various projects. It emphasizes Recraft's unique capabilities and user-friendly tools that are typically chargeable on other platforms. The speaker welcomes viewers to a walkthrough of Recraft's homepage, demonstrating the login process, community tab features, and the ability to view and utilize text prompts from generated images. The ease of use is highlighted, with a step-by-step guide on creating a new project and choosing between vector and raster images, showcasing the platform's flexibility and creative potential.

05:01

🎨 Customizing Canvas and Models in Recraft

The speaker explains how to customize the canvas size in Recraft, either by inputting dimensions or adjusting the canvas corners. They recommend a 1024x1024 square canvas for optimal results. The paragraph then delves into selecting models for image generation, mentioning the 'glow' model as a personal favorite. The video script highlights the freedom Recraft offers, with no daily limits or need for coins, allowing users to create images without restrictions. The process of typing in a prompt, adding a color palette for brand consistency, and utilizing AI like Chat GPT for generating image prompts is also covered.

10:02

🍀 Crafting St. Patrick's Day Stickers with Recraft

This section details the process of creating St. Patrick's Day-themed stickers using Recraft. The speaker shares their experience with Chat GPT to generate image prompts that result in stickers with a strong white border and solid backgrounds. They demonstrate how to input prompts into Recraft, adjust the canvas ratio, and utilize the 'recraft' function to generate images. The paragraph also discusses the importance of precise background removal and the option to regenerate images if not satisfied, showcasing Recraft's flexibility and creative output.

15:04

🖨️ Designing and Exporting Stickers with Canva

After generating images in Recraft, the speaker moves on to designing a sticker pack using Canva. They provide a template for organizing stickers to ensure they are easily separable for customers. The paragraph explains how to use Canva's frames to place and arrange the generated images, emphasizing the importance of spacing and alignment. The speaker also discusses the use of Canva's tools for background removal and the AI image upscaler for higher resolution images suitable for print on demand products like t-shirts and posters.

🚀 Elevating Print on Demand Business with Recraft

In the concluding paragraph, the speaker expresses excitement about Recraft's potential to enhance the viewer's print on demand business. They invite viewers to click on a video thumbnail for further insights on scaling their business. The paragraph reinforces the platform's ability to create high-quality images for various products, encouraging creative exploration and innovation in the print on demand industry.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Print on Demand

Print on Demand refers to a business model where products are only produced when a customer order is received, reducing the need for inventory. In the video, the theme revolves around using AI image generation to enhance products in a Print on Demand business, such as stickers or t-shirts, which can be customized as per customer orders.

💡Recraft

Recraft is an AI software mentioned in the video that specializes in generating high-quality vector or rasterized images. It is highlighted as a 'secret weapon' for the Print on Demand business, offering powerful tools for image creation that are typically available at no cost, which is a significant advantage for businesses looking to minimize expenses.

💡Vector Images

Vector images are resolution-independent images that can be scaled to any size without losing quality. They are ideal for logos, illustrations, and other graphics that may need to be resized frequently. In the context of the video, vector images are one of the options provided by Recraft for creating high-quality graphics for Print on Demand products.

💡Raster Images

Raster images, also known as bitmap images, are composed of pixels and can lose quality when scaled up. They are suitable for complex images with many colors and details. The video script discusses the option to create raster images in Recraft, providing a variety of models to generate different types of images for Print on Demand products.

💡AI Image Generator

An AI Image Generator is a tool that uses artificial intelligence to create images based on textual prompts. The video emphasizes the capabilities of Recraft as an AI Image Generator, showcasing its ability to produce images that can be used for various Print on Demand products without the need for manual design skills.

💡Sticker Pack

A Sticker Pack refers to a collection of stickers, often with a common theme or design aesthetic. The video provides a tutorial on how to create a Sticker Pack using images generated by Recraft, which can then be used for Print on Demand services, such as selling customized sticker packs to customers.

💡Glow Model

The Glow Model is one of the image generation models available in Recraft. It is used to create images with a glowing effect, which can make designs stand out. The video script describes using the Glow Model to generate images for a St. Patrick's Day themed Sticker Pack, enhancing the visual appeal of the stickers.

💡AI Upscale

AI Upscale is a feature that uses artificial intelligence to increase the resolution of an image without losing quality. In the video, it is mentioned as a tool in Recraft that can be used to upscale images to a higher resolution, making them suitable for larger print applications like t-shirts or posters.

💡Remove BG

Remove BG stands for 'Remove Background' and is a feature that automatically detects and removes the background of an image, leaving only the foreground subject. The video script explains how Recraft offers this feature for free, which is useful for preparing images for Print on Demand products where a clean, background-free design is often required.

💡Canva

Canva is an online graphic design platform used for creating visual content such as logos, posters, and social media graphics. In the video, Canva is used to arrange and prepare the generated images into a Sticker Pack template, demonstrating how it can be integrated with AI-generated images for Print on Demand purposes.

💡Template

A Template in the context of the video refers to a pre-designed layout or framework used to organize and display images in a specific arrangement, such as a Sticker Pack. The video script mentions using a Canva template to prepare the AI-generated images for Print on Demand platforms, ensuring that the stickers are properly spaced and ready for production.

Highlights

Recraft is an AI software that generates high-quality vector and rasterized images, offering tools that others charge for.

Recraft provides a community tab to view real-time image generation and the prompts used.

Easy navigation to create new projects with options for raster or vector images.

Canvas size can be adjusted for portrait or landscape layouts.

Choice of models for image generation without the need for coins or credits.

Unlimited creation freedom with no daily limits on image generation.

Use of the 'glow' model for image generation demonstrated.

Inclusion of brand colors in image prompts for consistent branding.

Utilization of Chat GPT for generating creative prompts for St Patrick's Day stickers.

Instructions for creating sticker prompts with solid borders and backgrounds.

Demonstration of the image generation process in Recraft with a specific prompt.

Recraft provides two image options with each generation for selection.

Exporting images in PNG or JPEG format with the option to upscale using AI for higher resolution.

Free tools within Recraft for background removal, image upscaling, vectorization, and more.

Creating a sticker pack using Canva with a provided template for print on demand platforms.

Use of Canva's frames to organize and prepare images for sticker packs.

Finalizing the sticker pack design with adjustments for proper spacing and alignment.

Invitation to elevate print on demand business using the demonstrated techniques and tools.