Order a cover with your own print. Original ways to decorate a phone case
They have long become full-fledged accessories that not only protect gadgets, but also complement the images of their owners. And nothing emphasizes the delicate taste of a person like an individual design. Custom phone cases are the way out for those who don't like borders and frames. If you want to stand out from the crowd and have a unique case, create a sketch of it yourself using the Case Place constructor.
How to order an individual case with a photo
After launching the Case Place constructor, select the smartphone model for which you will create a case. The list includes more than twenty of the most popular brands, including Apple, Xiaomi, HTC, Meizu, Samsung and others. Then choose a photo that will decorate the future case. You can upload an image either from a computer or from social networks: Vkontakte, Instagram. Any pictures are suitable for printing on: travel photos, pictures of your soulmates or pets - everything that is dear and close to you.
Stylish cover with a personal photo at a low price
In the Case Place online store you can buy custom-made phone cases. They will be of high quality, and most importantly, unique. Delivery operates throughout Russia. You will not need to pay anything until you receive a new case directly in your hands. Case Place works on the principle of fast, high quality and inexpensive.
Buying new phone, many still feel sorry for parting with their first gadget. Though old cell phone and lost the original appearance, it can still be used as an optional. Therefore, many are interested in the question of how to decorate a phone in order to give it a twist and at the same time mask scratches and scuffs.
There are several ways to do this. For new multifunctional models, it is better to buy a white or transparent silicone cover, then it is possible to carry out creative experiments with it. For an old but familiar one that has served you for years, it is better to sew and decorate a leather case. A beautiful knitted case decorated with beads will also be a nice addition.
Decorate your phone with nail polish
Of course, women are in the lead when it comes to decorating mobile phones. They make the most of their imagination, using long-familiar means. For example, nail polish.
There are two options for such a transformation of an old phone:
- A few drops of varnish are mixed in a container with water different colors with the help of a stick. A color film forms on the surface. The cover of the phone is carefully dipped into this film, removed and the varnish is allowed to dry. An interesting abstract pattern is formed on the lid, which is then fixed with acrylic varnish.
- The surface is degreased, the pattern is applied in much the same way as on the nails. After drying, the phone is covered with acrylic varnish, which forms a water-resistant film.
Decor with beads
Few people know that a case from an old phone can be decorated with beads. This design can radically change the appearance of the product.
The decoration technique is also very simple:
1. First, the surface is degreased with alcohol.
2. The contour of the future drawing is applied with a pencil.
3. An epoxy-based adhesive is being prepared, it is applied in a thin layer to the surface.
4. Gently apply beads according to the pattern with tweezers.
5. When the glue dries, you can cover with a layer of clear varnish for fixing.
It is customary to decorate phones with various key chains - this is a real hit of recent seasons. Key chains from Fendi and other manufacturers are now worn on bags. Make such a set: a keychain for your phone and for a handbag or backpack. The body of the keychain can be cast either from epoxy resin or made from clay. At the end, they decorate the phone with multi-colored beads, adding small feathers.
Phone with rhinestones
Women love bright accessories embellished with shiny stones. The range of cases with rhinestones is quite large. But I want the product to be original and original. To do this, you can come up with your own phone decor. You just need to learn a little and understand how to decorate your phone with rhinestones.
For decor, it is better to choose rhinestones with one flat surface or small pebbles. As an accent, it is possible to use several larger rhinestones. The technology is the same as for decorating with beads. We make a contour, apply glue, glue pebbles, varnish. The pendant on the neck, the keychain on the bag and the rhinestones on the phone, made in the same manner with similar stones, look original.
On video: decoration of a transparent case with rhinestones.
Dot painting as decoration
With the advent of persistent liquid contours for drawing on glass, dot painting also comes into fashion. Such paints are sold in small tubes with a thin nose, applied by extrusion, forming volumetric dots resembling beads.
The advantage of the contours is that they adhere perfectly to a smooth surface and are resistant to water.
We apply the future drawing to the surface, then squeeze out small droplets with a contour, which will merge into a picture of the decor. The drawing turns out to be a little voluminous, it looks beautiful and original. For reliability, you can fix with varnish. Thus, you can both decorate your phone and transform the mobile phones of relatives and friends.
We use color films
This is perhaps the most affordable, but at the same time spectacular way to decorate your phone with your own hands. Self-adhesive films used by advertisers can be bought in almost every stationery department. They sell ready-made stickers, but you can dream up and come up with a drawing yourself.
To bring the picture to life, combine different techniques decor. For example, you can add eyes with rhinestones, glue beads as hair. Teenagers need to release creative energy, so for them this way of decorating can become not only a favorite hobby, but also a business. Create your own collection of cases and offer to buy them for your friends.
Steampunk decoration
You can not ignore men, they will also be interested in how to decorate a phone case. For the decor of a mobile phone, a trendy steampunk style is suitable. This is such a retro style using small parts from mechanisms or computer boards.
The decoration technique includes the following steps:
1. First you need to give the surface a slightly aged look. We do this with the help of metallized acrylic paints, they are initially applied to a degreased base surface.
2. After the layer dries, we create artificial scuffs using improvised materials (an old toothbrush or fine sandpaper).
3. Glue flat parts on top, for example, gears, wire or small diodes.
4. We open and fix with varnish. We get a modern gadget in a stylish package.
If you have a little on the Internet, it is easy to find a hint on how to decorate phone cases with your own hands. Do not rush to part with the old mobile phone, after all, with a little imagination, you can make it, if not new, but “cool”. The main thing is that you will experience the joy of creativity, and the phone will not look like others.
The most popular ways to decorate your phone (2 videos)
A profitable business does not always require large investments, and printing on covers can serve as an example of this. As experience shows, more and more owners of phones and smartphones, acquiring, in general, standard models, want to have personalized or fashion cases. This is the basis of the idea of the future commercial activities- printing on covers. Even a novice entrepreneur, keeping up with the times, can organize such a promising business using a creative approach.
Opening a phone case printing business from scratch: where to start?
To open a commercial activity, the first step is to collect a package of permits for doing business in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation. To print on covers in the tax office and pay a single tax.
What documents do you need to provide for registration of IP:
- Application Form 21001.
- Copy and original passport.
- A copy and TIN in the original.
- Certificate of payment of state duty.
An entrepreneur who wants to work under the simplified taxation system (simplified taxation system) writes an application in the form 26.2-1. Foreign citizens attach to the package of documents a copy of the certificate for the right to reside in Russia.
Reference . Form 21001 can be obtained directly from the Federal Tax Service, as well as downloaded from the official website of the tax service.
Features of printing technology on phone cases: how to make a picture or photo on a case?
Most often, printers are used for printing, working on the principle of sublimation (dispersed) printing. This means that the special ink used to create the pattern is transferred to the treated surface under the influence of high temperatures. The printer can print in 4 and 6 colors. But usually 4 colors are enough for a high-quality image.
Steps for applying a picture or photo to a case:
- To start, print inkjet printer the selected image is mirrored.
- After that, the ink should dry at room temperature, which will take 15-20 minutes. The dried picture can be stored for an arbitrarily long time, the main thing is not to wet it.
- We cut the drawing along the contour, leaving a small margin at the edges.
- We fix the image on the surface of the cover with thermal tape so that the paper does not move during printing. You can also use heat-resistant film, but in no case with tape. Under the influence of high temperature, the glue from its surface will transfer to the workpiece being processed and remain on it.
- The product prepared in this way is placed in a heat press, where, under the influence of a temperature of 190-2000C and vacuum, the pattern is transferred to the surface of the cover. The process takes 6-7 minutes.
- After turning off the heat press, the cover is cooled in a special metal form.
- You can remove paper and thermal tape from it, the cover is ready.
Business is good because printing on covers does not require special skills, complex instrument settings and individual training.
What equipment do you need to print on phone cases?
Not all covers are suitable for sublimation printing. Many of them are made from different materials, and drawing on their surface is applied using special printers. Cases for sublimation printing differ in that they are covered with a thin layer of material on top, which ensures the transfer of the print to the workpiece at high temperature and vacuum.
For 3d sublimation, all-plastic cases are available. The image is applied to them from all sides. For 2d sublimation, covers with metal back cover, where the picture is translated. On the sides, the covers remain unchanged.
The minimum set of equipment for printing on phone cases:
| Name | Short description | price, rub. |
| Epson printer | Enough at the beginning Epson printer Workforce 30 equipped with CISS. | 5000 |
| Color sublimation inks | Set of 5 jars, each 100 ml | 3000 |
| A4 paper (100 sheets) | 1 sheet of sublimation paper can produce 4 3D case prints and 7 2D case images | 700 |
| Vacuum heat press | Can process up to 6 covers in one cycle, which is only 2 minutes. | 20000 |
| Cover blank (1 pc.) | Blankets of covers are purchased as needed | 33 |
| Cooling mold | Designed to cool covers after printing |
To accommodate all the equipment, you will need no more than 1-2 sq.m.
Advice . If an entrepreneur wants to master application at the same time as printing on covers, then it is better to immediately buy a printer for printing on A3 paper. But they are more expensive.
We draw up a business plan: calculating the costs and payback periods of the business of printing on phone cases
The start of any commercial activity begins with calculations. The entrepreneur must know the approximate payback period of the business and when he can get the long-awaited profit. For this, a business plan is drawn up, which reflects expenses and income, on the basis of which the profitability of the business is calculated.
Startup costs:
- Registration of permits - approximately 2500 rubles.
- Purchase of equipment and Supplies- 32000 rubles.
- Rent outlet(1500 rubles / m2) - 3000 rubles.
Total: at the initial stage, you will need 37,500 rubles to open your own business.
With this amount, you can:
- Print on 400 covers.
- Set the price for the cover at 500 rubles.
- As a result of the sale, earn 200,000 rubles.
The initial investment will pay off after the sale of 75 cases.
Helpful Hints
Any transparent silicone or plastic smartphone case can be decorated to your liking.
There are several ways to do this.
You can decorate the cover with nail polish, acrylic paints, rhinestones and other small details.
Here are some interesting options on how you can decorate your smartphone case with your own hands:
How to decorate a case with washi tape. Option 1: geometric shapes.
With the help of this Japanese colored tape (can be found in stationery) you can decorate almost anything.
You will need:
Clear case
washi tape
Stationery knife
Cutting surface (board or special mat).
1. Prepare several types of washi tape.
2. Start cutting off pieces of colored tape and carefully stick them to the outside of the case, varying the colors as you like.
3. Use a utility knife to carefully cut a hole for the camera.
How to decorate a phone case with washi tape. Option 2 (photo).
How to decorate a case with your own hands: using acrylic paint
You will need:
acrylic paint
tassel
masking tape
Clear case
Cotton swab (if necessary).
1. Stick a piece of painter's tape to the inside of the transparent cover - it will divide the cover into 2 parts.
You can cut out the shape of the cover from white paper, insert it inside the cover and then paint it. With a utility knife, you can cut a hole for the camera and flash.
2. Use acrylic paint to paint with one color upper part, and a different color for the bottom - paint only inside the case, NOT outside.
3. When the paint is dry, apply another coat.
* To keep everything neat, check the edges of the cover, and if necessary, clean them of paint with a cotton swab.
4. When the second coat of paint is dry, remove the masking tape - you're done!
How to decorate a phone case with your own hands: paper with patterns
You will need:
Clear case
Phone case template (cases for iPhone 5S, iPhone 6 and HTC One can be found)
colored paper
Drawings or patterns (some can be found)
tassel
Stationery knife
Surface on which you can cut (board or special mat).
1. Download the template for your phone and print it on colored paper.
2. Cut out the template with a utility knife.
* You can draw a template for your case yourself and cut it out.
3. Print out the designs and patterns and glue them to the template.
* You can simply draw any patterns or make a drawing on the template, it is not necessary to print.
4. Insert the pattern template into the case and place the case on your phone.
How to decorate a case with nail polish
You will need:
Clear case
Nail polish (several colors available)
1. Cover the case with drops of varnish. Change colors the way you like.
2. Wait for the varnish to dry.
How to decorate a silicone case with watercolors
You will need:
Clear case
watercolor paper
Watercolor paints
tassel
Waterproof handle (if necessary).
1. If desired, you can print the cover template on watercolor paper.
2. Draw an image on the template with a waterproof pen.
3. Paint the drawing with watercolors and let the paints dry.
4. Cut out the template and paste it into the clear case. Put a case on your phone.
How to decorate a transparent case: "confetti"
You will need:
Nail polish (several colors)
Clear case
Toothpicks.
1. Using toothpicks, apply a few small drops of nail polish. Use different colors of varnish.
2. Put a transparent case on your phone and you're done!
* If you wish (especially if the phone is dark), you can insert white paper cut under the shape of the case under the case.
How to decorate a case with rhinestones
You will need:
Glue (PVA, rubber or superglue)
1. Add a drop of glue to each rhinestone and carefully, starting from the edge of the case, glue them.
2. Use rhinestones different sizes. It is better to start with large rhinestones, and then fill in the gaps with small ones.
How to make a beautiful case of beads and pearls
You will need:
Beads, pearls and other jewelry
Simple cover.
1. Think about what kind of bead pattern you want to depict on the case.
2. Using glue, start gluing the decorations in the way you planned to get a nice and neat pattern.
Another version of the cover, decorated with more severe rhinestones or pearls
You can use multi-colored neon decorations
Such decorations can be found in stationery, and, as a rule, they already come with an adhesive surface. But if you find simple ones, you can buy Moment glue or any other superglue.
DIY phone case (video)
