Creating Rubber Stamps: Not All Methods Created Equal (Part 1 of 3)
Whether youre a rubber stamp rookie, dabbler, or seasoned veteran, youve undoubtedly wondered how to make your own rubber stamp. When creating a custom rubber stamp, there are many methods that can be used; in this three-part series, youll learn the pros and cons of several different stamp-producing methods.
No matter the method, if you are looking to become a rubber stamp vendor, good luck. It would be easier to find Osama bin Ladens cave than to find a wholesale vendor for stamp mounts and cases. Besides their clandestine status, wholesale vendors may also have a minimum purchase requirement or different price breaks for quantity. When starting out as a small business, it may be best to buy cases and mounts from a local arts and crafts store.
If youre serious about creating high quality rubber stamps, the best technology to use is a laser engraver. Though they may cost thousands of dollars, many high-end engravers can create a stamp as precise as 1000 dpi. Laser engravers are optimal for high productivity and quality rubber stamps, and items like graphics or small text are easily...