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CUSTOM STAMPS
All of our custom stamps are made with the same process as our high quality art stamps. |
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What does deeply etched, vulcanized mean? |
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First, we make a engraved magnesium master plate from your artwork. The image is raised (etched) twice as deep as you'll find in ordinary art stamps or photopolymer custom stamps. |
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Vulcanizing |
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Your master plate is pressed it into a mold called a matrix. The red gum (natural) rubber is placed in the matrix and molded under high heat an pressure. This produces a 'deeply etched, vulcanized' rubber stamp that will make great impressions every time. |
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PRICING
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How do I figure the cost of my stamp? |
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All of our custom stamp prices are based on 6 square inches (width x height) about the size of a business card. We add $2.50 for each
square inch over 6. We offer free quotes and image evaluations to make sure your graphic will make a great stamp.
E-mail Susan Note: Custom stamps are priced on the square inch of the finished stamp. The size of your artwork does not affect the price. |
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If I order two or more stamps at one time is there a discount? |
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Duplicates |
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All of our custom stamps are deeply etched, vulcanized red rubber stamps. We keep your master plate and matrix (mold) on file. Duplicates are available from $4.00 to $12.00 each and you may re-order them at any time. (Quantity discounts are also available) |
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Multiple Orders |
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If you want to create several different stamps at one time, we can discount your custom stamp prices.
E-mail Susan for a quote or see the section on Art Stamp Manufacturing. |
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Do you offer dealer or wholesale pricing? |
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Yes. We have wholesale programs for Brick & Mortar Retailers, Online Stores, Rubber Stamp Artists, and Fundraisers.
E-mail Susan or call 1-866-225-7346 toll free. |
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SENDING IN FILES
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What file formats
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.tif is the best file format with a resolution of 300 to 600 dpi, with LZW compression for PC
We also accept:
.jpg .bmp .pdf .eps .ai .cdr .doc .cpt
Digital photos should be at least 72 dpi and 640 x 480 pixels.
Go to the tips & links page for help on saving photos and taking pictures. |
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I want to mail my picture, will this damage the original photo? |
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Protect your photos with firm cardboard or use a photo specific envelope. We will return your pictures unharmed with your new stamp. You can also get a color laser copy made at Kinko's or Office Depot for less than a $1.00 and mail it to us. Please do not fold laser copies. |
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Mail to: |
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JPS Digital |
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P. O. Box 89474 |
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Tampa, FL 33689 |
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What resolution should I use to scan my photos? |
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300 - 600 dpi is required to get your photos to make good rubber stamps. |
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My drawing was made with a black ink pen on white paper, is this line art? |
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Not exactly, black & white line art refers to a digital file format. We discount stamps created with digital images that are 600 dpi, .tif black & white one bit files. There may be a small fee to convert black & white drawings depending on their level of detail. |
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PHOTO QUALITY AND EDITING
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I have an old photo that has scratches and is faded, will you be able to make it into a stamp? |
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Most likely yes. The graphics department is already working magic to produce the high level of detail in creating the line art necessary for quality rubber stamp images. |
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Can you remove the background so that only the main subject becomes the stamp? |
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Yes. This is almost always the case. Removing the background will usually give you more creative uses for your stamp. |
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COPYRIGHT OF ARTWORK
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The copyright to original artwork and photographs belongs to the original artist. This applies to Featured Artists and custom stamps. As a Featured Artist, you own your artwork/photos and you can choose if you want us to sell your stamps in our catalog. Only if you are a 'Contributing Artist' that you share the copyright with JPS Digital/PictureMyStamp.com because we pay part of the set-up fee. However, you, as a Contributing Artist, are not restricted from using your stamp image for any other uses. |
Phone Orders - Toll Free: 1-866-225-7346 Tampa, FL: 813-600-3077 
