Frequently Asked Question- Rubber Stamp Making

Q. How much profit can be made making rubber stamps?

A. Business Stamps are the most profitable type of stamp, for example a Self Inking stamp that sells for $40.00 AUD will have a material cost of about $7 to $8. Business stamps are generally sold by newsagents and stationery stores on behalf of a few large manufacturers here in Australia. Craft stamps have lower profitability as they are not custom made designs and usually mass produced, being able to offer custom made art stamps with an InstaStamp system will allow you to command higher retail prices.

Q. What does a polymer rubber stamp system cost compared to other systems for stamp production?

A. You have three choices as to how rubber stamps are made. Laser Engraving is the most expensive method of stamp production costing about $40,000 AUD, Vulcanized stamps are manufactured using a heat press where the equipment will cost about $12,000 AUD for initial setup. Our polymer unit is $2950.00 AUD plus consumables . For a full comparison follow this link to an article comparing various systems. http://www.ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Make-Rubber-Stamps:-Comparing-Methods-of-Manufacture&id=198663

The recent release of our new stamp maker with the price tag of only $620.00 plus taxes and delivery makes it very affordable for the budget conscious.

Q. What do I get when I buy the InstaStamp Rubber Stamp Making System?

A. We can supply everything to start making stamps except the stamp mounts. We can give you wholesaler details as to where to buy mounts and self inking units for you stamp making operation.

Q. How much support can I expect when I get my machine?

A. Once you have started making stamps with the InstaStamp unit you won't need much support, it has been tried and tested to produce perfect stamps. Having said that, we encourage you to speak with other users of the system as we take pride in our service and support. Our web site also has detailed procedures that is accessible to InstaStamp users only, here you will find hints and tips for stamp making.

Q. Why is the InstaPlate polymer system better than other polymer systems?

A. Air bubbles in stamps during processing has been eliminated thanks to InstaPlate, other than the problem of air bubbles being introduced during the pouring of polymers it is the speed of production that brings the biggest benefits. Labour costs to manufacture stamps are reduced significantly using InstaPlate compared to pouring liquid polymer. If required, the InstaStamp Rubber Stamp Making System can process pouring polymers in addition to processing InstaPlate.

Q. I wish to sell mostly craft stamps for card making and scrapbooking, can my customers use repositionable glue on stamps made with InstaStamp?

A. You can use glues such as off'n'On glue to create a repositionable bond between your mount and a stamp made with the InstaStamp stamp. A better method of affixing stamps is to use InstaGrip, a non-adhesive mat that clings to both acrylic mount and the stamp, it is also completely clear to assist with placement of images. Visit our page about InstaGrip to see how it works.

Q. Is the system suitable for making self inking stamps?

A. Most definitely! Once you have made a sheet of stamps all you need to do is cut them up individually before affixing them to the self inking or dater stamp handle. Self Inkers have double sided tape for ease of fixing the stamp die.

Q. What type of warranty does the equipment carry?

A. We have a 12 month replacement warranty on the InstaStamp Unit.