Acrylic Stamps
Posted in Arts and Crafts on 07/18/2010 11:44 am by adminAcrylic Stamps
Ink Stamper brands abound these days. Some of the major brands of ink stampers are Trodat, Ideal, Xstamper, Ultimark, Schwaab and Shiny. Each of these rubber stamper brands have their own unique ink formulation that makes the product ink, stamp and print for thousands of quality impressions. One of the most reported problems in custom rubber stamping manufacturing circles is when the provider receives a call saying that their Trodat or Ideal printing impression is not imprinting clearly any more. The most common comment is that the printing impression is bold in some areas and in some areas no impression at all. A manufacturer who has been around for a while knows immediately what has happened. The ink stamper problem is that most self inking rubber stamps are outfitted with Photopolymer printing plates. End users of these self ink stampers however tend to think that ink is ink and they will pick up the nearest ink around and re-ink their stamp. Xstamper ink or Schwaab or Ultimark ink will cause the Photopolymer print die plate to swell over time in mechanical Trodat and Ideal stamps. Invariably the end user thinks that it is something wrong with the original quality of the product when actually that was never the case.
The sad moral of this story is that when an end user has contaminated their mechanical, self inking, flip up and down stamper with these wrong inks they have in essence destroyed the product. Technically the printing die plate could be replaced. The ink pad up inside the product could be replaced also. But the cost of a remanufactured printing plate, a new ink pad, the cost to ship the product back to the manufacturer and the cost to re send it again to the customer exceeds the cost of a new stamper. So dear ink stamper user, if you have a mechanical self inking plastic body stamp, just be sure you do not put the wrong ink in your stamp. If it is an Ideal, Trodat Printy or Shiny stamper, Ideal Ink works just fine. If you have Xstamper, use Xstamper ink. If you have Schwaab, use Schwaab ink only. If you have Ultimark, use Ultimark Ink only. Self Inking Rubber Stamps will last for years if taken care of and the user puts the right ink in them when needed. Failure means you will have problems and it will cost you dearly in having to replace your Trodat or Ideal ink stamper every time.
Richard Parker is the founder of three custom ink stamping companies in Arkansas and Texas.
http://www.insigniah.com
http://www.texasimpressions.com
What can I use to display a stamp – like the coin capsules used for coin collectors?
What I am looking for is a protective clear acrylic or plastic case that can be used to display and protect stamps. By stamps I mean postage stamps, and really it is just pieces of paper about that size, so it does not have to be specific to stamps. I am looking to display the stamps in small plastic sleves. They’d be about 3cm square or so.
Really anything that I can use for this would be great. The coin cases are as close as I can figure out by myself so I bring this to the larger community. Your help is greatly appreciated. For an example of coin capsules see;
http://www.air-tites.com/Air-Tite_Direct_Fit_Coin_Holders.htm
it is just a clear plastic protective holder. Anything like that or similar ideas welcomed!
Try www.brooklyngallery.com they are a large dealer in stamp and coin supplies. They have a lot of different ways of displaying those items. Hope this points you in the right direction.
Acrylic Stamp Storage
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CLEAR ACRYLIC Rubber Stamp – You’re Invited $2.49 |
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ZUTTER ACRYLIC STAMP ORGANIZER ALBUM KIT 8X8 $19.99 |
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2 CLEAR ACRYLIC INKADINKADO STAMPS FLOWERS, BUTTERFLY & SENTIMENTS wks CTMH bks $9.99 |
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CTMH Close To My Heart Acrylic Stamps “My Acrylix” New $14.99 |
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CTMH Close To My Heart Acrylic Stamps “My Acrylix” New $14.99 |
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CTMH Close To My Heart Acrylic Stamps “My Acrylix” New $14.99 |
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CTMH Close To My Heart Acrylic Stamps “My Acrylix” New $14.99 |
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CTMH Close To My Heart Acrylic Stamps “My Acrylix” New $14.99 |
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CTMH Close To My Heart Acrylic Stamps “My Acrylix” New $14.99 |
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CTMH Close To My Heart Acrylic Stamps “My Acrylix” New $14.99 |
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CTMH Close To My Heart Acrylic Stamps “My Acrylix” New $14.99 |
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CLEAR ACRYLIC INKADINKADO STAMPS GARDEN GREETINGS ~ FLOWERS, WISHES wrk CTMH blk $3.99 |
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60-30523 TROPICAL PRINTS INCHIES BUNDLE ACRYLIC STAMPS $4.74 |
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60-30524 ONCE UPON A TIME INCHIES BUNDLE ACRYLIC STAMPS $4.74 |
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60-30525 FOLK PATTERNS INCHIES BUNDLE ACRYLIC STAMPS $4.74 |
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Gourmac Holiday Cookie Stamps, Set of 6 $14.00 Make decorative holiday cookies the same way that Grandma did years ago. Just roll a ball of dough and press any one of these stamps on top to leave a lasting cookie impression. The set is made of acrylic to be strong and durable (especially great for children) while still resembling glass. Each stamp has a diameter of 2-inch. Dishwasher safe. Set includes the following imprints: Gingerbread Man, … |
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Gourmac Anytime Cookie Stamps, Set of 6 $14.00 Make decorative cookies the same way that Grandma did years ago. Just roll a ball of dough and press any one of these stamps on top to leave a lasting cookie impression. The set is made of acrylic to be strong and durable (especially great for children) while still resembling glass. Each stamp has a diameter of 2-1/2-inch. Dishwasher safe. Set includes cookie stamp designs for all times of the yea… |
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Anytime Cookie Stamps, 6 Piece Set $12.95 ###############################################################################################################################################################################################################################################################… |
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ACRYLIC BLOCK 2×6 F/CLR STAMP Papercraft, Scrapbooking (Source Book) $27.60 ACRYLIC BLOCK 2×6 F/CLR STAMP. HOT OFF THE PRESS Clear Acrylic Stamp Block… |
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Endura Seal 100% Acrylic Concrete Sealer – 5 Gallon $159.99 Endura Seal 100% Acrylic Sealer is a professional, high solids, pure acrylic concrete sealer in a solvent base. It is designed to protect and beautify concrete with a glossy, durable coating. 100% Acrylic Sealer is formulated to be non-yellowing. 100% Acrylic Sealer protects and beautifies all types of concrete such as stained, colored, stamped, and exposed aggregate. It also protects pavers, terr… |
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Stampendous SSH46 4-Inch by 6-Inch Large Handle $5.00 These high quality crystal clear acrylic blocks have an indexed edge to make holding them easier. Clearly see where you are placing your stamps on your project. Many sizes available, all are 1/2″ thick. Made in USA…. |
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Endura Seal Acrylic Concrete Sealer (WB) – 5 Gallon $169.99 Endura Seal Acrylic Sealer is a penetrating, high solids, acrylic emulsion, which leaves a strong protective coating on the concrete surface that both waterproofs and seals. This product is water-based, non-yellowing, contains no silicone, wax, or oil, and does not chip or peel when applied properly. Acrylic Sealer is formulated with premium acrylic polymers which results in an extremely durable s… |
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Stamp Making for Textile Artists $2.99 Have you ever wanted to use stamps in the creation of your paper, fabric or textile art, but refuse to use commercial stamps, as I do? Then it’s time to make your own! You don’t even need to know how to draw- if you can cut out simple shapes with a pair of scissors, you CAN make stamps that express your own unique artistic vision!Creating your own stamps from readily available and inexpensive item… |
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Creative Surface Design: Painting, Stamping, Stenciling, and Embossing Fabric & More $2.98 There are many wonderful and creative ways to decorate custom garments and home accessories, and this book features four of the most popular: stenciling, stamping, painting and embossing. The techniques are spelled out in detail, with step-by-step instructions…. |
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FRUIT & VEGGIE PUNS My Pink Stamper Acrylic Stamp Set $18.84 FRUIT & VEGGIE PUNS is 23 phrases that is sure to “SWEETEN” even your best card or project!! My Pink Stamper, Robyn Cardon, has just released her very own line of stamps called “My Pink Stamper Stamps”. My Pink Stamper stamps were designed with the Cricut in mind. Stamp sets are high-quality, photopolymer, clear and unmounted. Use with acrylic stamp blocks (sold separately)…. |