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About
Stampics Stamps |
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What
are Stampics Stamps and how are they
made? |
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Stampics
stamps are made with special high resolution
rubber material and produced using exclusive
technology.
Images are computer edited and
then transferred to the special rubber
material to make the stamps.
The resulting stamp is very high
definition, up to 2400dpi, the same
as a high quality laser printer.
The impression left by the stamp
is photo-quality - and the better the
photo, the better the stamp. |
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How
is it different than a regular rubber
stamp? |
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Regular
rubber stamps leave an impression that
is black and white (or whichever color
ink is being used). Stampics stamps
uses black, white, and the gray scales
in between to make a photo-like impression.
Ink is saturated into the stamp itself,
making it a self-inking stamp.
It is not recommended to change ink
colors on your Stampics stamp, as the
ink is soaked into the stamp material
in your Stampics stamp. You should purchase
multiple stamps if you want to create
different color impressions with the
same image. |
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Is
it self-inking? |
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Yes
- your Stampics stamp comes pre-inked
with special ink, which will last about
100 impressions before it needs to be
re-inked. You will receive a 10cc bottle of the ink that will allow you
to re-ink your stamp 50 – 100 times
depending on the size of the stamp.
To re-ink the stamp, just squeeze
a drop or two of ink onto the surface
of the stamp, let it soak in for a few
minutes and wipe off the excess with
a cloth. |
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How
many times can the stamp be used? |
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The
stamp can be used indefinitely as long
as it is not damaged.
Depending on the image, It will
need to be re-inked every 50-100 stamps. |
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Photo
Quality |
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What
kind of photos will make the best stamps? |
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For
best results, you want to use a photo
that has:
1.)
Good
contrast between the subject and the
background.
A light or neutral colored background
is the best to work with, or a background
that is has at least a 20% difference
in shading between the subject and background.
A white dog on a white background
will not have enough contrast to make
a stamp.
2.) Good
contrast in the face (or main focus)
of the subject. If you can clearly see the eyebrows, eyes, mouth of the
subjects’ face versus the skin, then
it’s probably ok.
3.)
Good
Focus.
A blurry shot, or subjects that
are too far away will make a blurry
stamp.
See
a samples of a photo that is too blurry.
4.)
A lot of face.
Generally, you want a good clear
shot of the face in order to
benefit from the photo-like effects
of the Stampics stamp. |
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What
camera settings should I use for new
photos? |
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If
you are taking a new photo for creation
into a stamp, set your camera to high
resolution, and get a good close-up
of the subject against a solid background
of a different color than the subject. |
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What
are the photo quality requirements? |
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The
minimum dpi required is 72, and the
minumum number of pixels is 144 pixels
wide. However, in a photo that is the
minimum 144 pixel size, the subject
should fill the entire frame. If your
subject appears 'tiny' in the photo,
and needs to be blown up to match the
size of the stamp ordered, that means
that you are spreading out those pixels
and it will make the subject blurry.
Basically, the subject of the stamp
will need to be the actual size of the
stamp or larger in order to make a good
stamp. |
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What
file types and sizes are acceptable? |
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JPEG,
GIF, TIFF, BMP are all acceptable.
File sizes should be around 600K, maximum
1200K |
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Should
I crop the photo before uploading it? |
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If
you have the software and the skills
to crop the images first, you should
definitely crop your image first, since
you will have more control over what
stamp will look like.
If you are not able to crop the
image, you can leave special instructions
after uploading your image to request
special cropping.
If you are cropping the photo, and can
also re-set the resolution, save the
image at 300dpi. |
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What
about removal of the background in the
photo? |
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If
you check the box "remove background"
on the order form, we will remove the
background from around the subject.
Background removal is easier
if there is good contrast between the
background and subject, but we can remove
most backgrounds unless the background
is the same color as the subject.
If you know how to remove the
background on photos, you can do this
yourself also. |
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Can
I prepare my own Stamp
Art, on my own computer, then upload
it? |
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Yes,
this way you have full creativity on
creating stamps. Use any fonts,
art elements, etc. You will be
limited only by your creativity.
Here's
How |
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What
if the photo I submit is not good enough
quality to make a stamp? |
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If
the photo quality is not good enough
to make a good stamp, we’ll return the
photo and you will not be charged.
You can return to the Stampics
site and try again with another photo.
Common reasons a photo quality
may not be good enough is:
out of focus, not enough contrast,
subjects not big enough, not enough
contrast between subject and background.
Examples
of good and bad photos and why |
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Making
Stamps |
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How
will the photo be edited? |
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There
is a field on the order form that lets
you tell us how you would like the stamp
cropped/edited. If you can do
this work yourself, you will have more
control over the final look of the stamp. |
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Payment
and Delivery |
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What
payment methods are accepted? |
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We
accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American
Express, Bank Transfer, and Paypal. |
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How
long will it take to receive my stamp? |
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In most
cases, your stamp will ship within a
few days of being ordered. |
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Using
the stamp |
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What
materials can I use the stamp on? |
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For
best results, use your Stampics stamp
on anything paper or other similar materials.
Stampics Stamps and ink will
of course stain fabric, furniture and
other surfaces. |
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Does
it work just like a rubber stamp? |
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You'll
press a little bit harder than a traditional
rubber stamp. The ink is retained
in the stamp, so you will not need to
keep an inkpad with you to use the stamp. |
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Ink
Questions |
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How
do I re-ink the stamp? |
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To
re-ink the stamp, place a drop or two
of ink on the face of the stamp, spread
the ink evenly across the printing area
of the stamp, and then let it soak in
for a few minutes. Softly wipe away the excess ink with a cloth, and your stamp
is ready to use. |
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How
often will I need to re-ink the stamp? |
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Depending
on the size of the stamp, you’ll need
to re-ink the stamp every 50-100 stampings. |
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What
color inks are available? |
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Ink
is available in Black, Blue, Purple,
Green and Red. |
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What
kind of ink should I use to re-ink the
pad? |
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Stampics
Ink is specially formulated for Stampics
stamps. Other inks such as ink from
a ink pad should not be used. |
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Where
can I order more ink? |
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Ink
Refills can be purchased on the Stampics
website. |
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What
should do if I get ink on myself, or
if I stain something? |
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-Ink
Stains: If handled immediately, will
come off with soap and water, or any
ink removal products.
-On
skin: Soap and water will remove ink
from skin.
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Taking
Care of the Stamp |
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How
do I take care of my stamp? |
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-Your
Stampics stamp comes with an airtight
case, which should be left on when
the stamp is not in use.
-Stampics
ink is specially formulated for Stampics
stamps.
You should not use ink from
other sources on your Stampics Stamp.
-Do not let ink dry on the surface
of your stamp. Once you re-ink
your stamp, wipe off the extra ink
(of just stamp off the extra ink)
before putting the stamp away.
-Changing
ink colors on your stamp is not recommended.
If you would like to stamp
in different colors, you should purchase
a separate stamp for each ink color.
-You
should not try to wash the
surface of your Stampics stamp, as
this will ruin the surface and permanently
damage the stamp.
-The stamp is sensitive to high heat,
so it should not be left in direct
sunlight, or be put through the dryer.
Stampics
is not responsible for the replacement
of damaged stamps due to using other
inks, washing the surface, or allowing
the stamp to dry out.
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Group
Orders |
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Do
you provide a discount for group orders? |
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Yes. If you are purchasing stamps for a group, contact us and we’ll
let discuss the group discount and order
procedure. |
