Fake iBUYPOWER Sticker in CS2

A handful of Counter-Strike 2 items have achieved fame far beyond the niche world of skin collecting. Legendary skins like the AWP Dragon Lore and the infamous M4A4 Howl have transcended the game itself and are now considered as symbols across the entire gaming landscape. Aside from skins, there are certain stickers that can drive the price of any skin up to thousands of dollars, and the legendary Katowice 2014 Holo stickers are just that. The iBUYPOWER (Holo)  | Katowice 2014 is similar to the Howl skin due to its controversial history where the entire organization was disbanded due to match fixing, giving the sticker the same infamous status. Oh, and the price for one of these stickers starts from four digit numbers. However, do not fret, we have a fugazi recipe for a fake iBUYPOWER Holo craft that will set you back only a couple of hard-earned bucks. This article will explain in detail on how to create this ingenious and affordable fake iBUYPOWER sticker craft.

How to Make Fake iBUYPOWER Sticker Craft

This sticker craft was originally provided by @Valasdfg on Twitter and it has recently blown up in popularity. Thanks to the newfound attention to the stickers used in this craft, some of them can be really hard to find. Nevertheless, this craft is a huge money saver, as the entire set will set you back around $15. Without further ado, here’s how you craft an iBUYPOWER fake sticker.

• First, you'll need to get the following stickers:
  
       x2 ropz (Glitter) | Shanghai 2024
  
  

          3DMAX (Glitter) | Shanghai 2024

          Lucky (Glitter) | Shanghai 2024

          NQZ (Glitter) | Shanghai 2024

• All the stickers except one of the ropz stickers should be scraped around 65%. The last sticker in order (ropz) should be heavily scraped around 90%.
  
  

• Next, you’ll need to apply the Lucky sticker and tilt it a little bit to the right
  
  

• Turn the NQZ sticker almost upside down and move it to the point where the “Z” forms a nose shape with the “L” of the previous sticker
  
  

• Next, move and turn the ropz sticker a little bit to the right to the point where the “r” creates a fang-like shape in your craft
  
  

• Turn the 3DMAX sticker 90 degrees counter-clockwise and apply it over the craft to cover the empty spots
  
  

• Use another ropz sticker to give the top part of the craft a bit more rounded look.
  
  

Here’s the illustration of every step of this fake iBUYPOWER sticker tutorial:

How to Make Fake iBUYPOWER Glowing Sticker Craft

There’s also another fake iBUYPOWER sticker craft tech that allows using the dirt cheap Austin Major 2025 stickers. With the way this sticker collection has been treated by the fans, finally there’s a use for them. This craft, however, looks significantly less similar than the previous one. In order to create an Austin Major sticker craft you’ll have to:

• Get the following paper stickers: 

          2x Lynn Vision Austin 2025

          3DMAX Austin 2025 

          ZywOo Austin 2025

          ropz Austin 2025

• All stickers should be scraped to 95%
  
  

• Start with turning the Lynn Vision around 15 degrees counter-clockwise and then apply it anywhere on the skin
  
  

• Next, turn the 3DMAX sticker around 80-85 degrees counterclockwise and apply it on top of the previous one
  
  

• Turn the ZywOo sticker a bit to the right and apply it on top of the craft with the “Z” forming the protruding nose
  
  

• Use the ropz sticker to create the fangs with “r”
  
  

• Add another Lynn Vision sticker to fill the empty space and create a similar effect of the “Katowice 2014” sign
  
  

Here’s how it looks in the process:

Real vs Fake iBUYPOWER Stickers — What’s the Difference?

Unfortunately, the difference between the real deal and the fake crafts is obvious. You will hardly ever fool someone with  the fake iBUYPOWER sticker, but it can be neatly applied on top of a skin with a similar color scheme that will make it blend more. If you appreciate the investment value of the real iBUYPOWER Katowice or its aesthetics, it will cost you an astronomical sum of money. Alternatively, you can create a fake craft for similar aesthetics or just for giggles. There’s always an alternative that is the iBUYPOWER (Holo) | Cologne 2014 , and it costs around $350 but still holds immense value. The wallet-friendly alternatives are great for us ordinary players who don’t want to sell kidneys for a singular customization item.

Where to buy Stickers for Fake iBUYPOWER Craft

For all your skin and sticker-related needs, make sure to check out Skin.Land, a trusted and reliable CS2 marketplace where you can buy skins, stickers, charms and other customization items for a fair price with constant updates and instant delivery.