Custom Rubber Stamps

  1. Can I get a stamp image in a different size?
  2. Do you make custom design stamps?
  3. Can you make my art into a stamp?
  4. How much do custom stamps cost?
  5. Do you make cling stamps?

All these questions are related, so I will answer them all in this article.

•    I am an artist.
•    I designed most of the stamps for my company, Highlander Celtic Stamps.
•    Some traditional designs I re-drew so that they would reproduce better as rubber stamps.
•    Therefore, I am willing and able to do custom artwork for you.
•    Artwork designed by the other artists who have provided art for Highlander Celtic Stamps may or may not be willing to allow custom sized stamps. Please ask.

1) Can I get a stamp image in a different size?

•    You can get the stamp art designs made into different sizes, with some limitations.
•    Custom size stamps can only be made with polymer (not red rubber).
•    I out-source one-off stamps at my local business rubber stamp manufacturer, who makes polymer stamps for me.
•    Polymer stamps are cling-type and transparent, so if you want an unmounted cling stamp of any of my designs this is the way to get that.
•    Polymer stamps are custom ordered and cost more than the regular price red rubber unmounted stamps, but not by a lot. Start a conversation with me for a quote on specific images that interest you, as the price varies according to size.

2) Do you make custom design stamps?

•    I do create custom artwork for customers who want something uniquely theirs, and have done so many times.
•    My artist shop rate is $45 per hour, or you may negotiate a job. I have 23 years practice designing Celtic theme art, so I am able to work quickly, providing quality and value for my customers.
•    I have designed logos for companies, some Celtic, some not.
•    I have 30 years experience in graphic design, layout, advertising, business materials, banners, brochures, heraldic devices, menus, store signage, and much more.
•    Black & white custom art can be made into polymer rubber stamps.
•    You can order a custom stamp mounted on wood, or unmounted (polymer only).

I can convert photographs into rubber stamps! Ask me if yours is suitable by emailing it to me.
•    A favorite pet picture
•    A happy couple
•    A gift for your stamping friend
•    Travel memories

3) Can you make my art into a stamp?
Yes, but you don’t need me for that.

•    You are an artist and want to make stamps from your small designs or sketches. Or, you like to carve your own stamps, but now you’d like to share your original art carvings with friends.
•    Perhaps you own a business, or are on the board of an organization, and want a rubber stamp of your logo, emblem or motto.
•    The fastest, easiest and least expensive way to get a stamp made of your art is to get it made yourself. I would be an unnecessary middleman in this case.
•    Business rubber stamp makers can make any type of polymer rubber stamp including art, not just text stamps.
•    Look in the Yellow Pages or YELP under Rubber Stamps to find a shop near you, or,
•    Online is:
•         https://www.rubberstamps.net/
⁃    Easily upload your own artwork.
⁃    Get mounted, unmounted, self-inking, ink, stamping supplies, monogram stamps, labels, office stamps, lots more
⁃    I receive no compensation for recommending this site; I provide it as a courtesy.
•    You need a crisp black & white image (no grays or colors) of the exact size you want the stamp to be; or the shop can resize the image for you for a fee, if necessary.

Making your art into a stamp is a great way to add to your mark-making creative tools, and I encourage you to enjoy your art this way.

4) How much do custom stamps cost and how long does it take to get them?

•    Custom size stamps of images already available cost more than standard stock, but only for the manufacturing.  Call or converse with your request to get a specific quote for the image(s) that interest you.
•    Extra time is needed to get a custom sized stamp made. I sometimes have to “wait in line” as it were, yet most of the time the shop I work with is very fast. You can expect your order of custom stamps to take a week to 10 days. I would let you know of any delays.
•    My artist shop rate is $45 per hour for custom artwork, or you may negotiate a job. I have 23 years practice designing Celtic theme art, so I am able to work quickly, providing quality and value for my customers.
•    How long it takes to get custom art created and made into a stamp is variable. We need to talk about that.

5) Do you make cling stamps?

•    Please see the answers to question #1: Can I get a stamp image in a different size?
•    All my designs could be custom ordered as polymer/cling stamps. I won’t be mass-producing them as the demand is too small, yet am open to fulfilling your preference for the cling-type stamp. Let’s talk.
•   Keep in mind that you can still use unmounted red rubber with your stamp positioners by using double-stick repositionable tape or glues.

6) Copyright, royalties and public domain

Copyrights apply to custom artwork and custom stamps, except in certain exceptions (see below).

I, Kim Victoria, own the copyright for all my original art designs that I make into rubber stamps and use in other ways. As the creator/artist of these artworks/designs, I own the right to copy or sell them and no one else without my express written consent. Copyright laws are very strict and costly to those who knowingly or unknowingly steal a piece of art for their own purposes.

The designs of Highlander Celtic Stamps products are primarily created by Kim Victoria, but also include designs by other artists which are indicated with the design images. Artists make their livelihood from their art – be considerate.

Royalties are contractual fees paid to designers, artists or writers for their original work. Royalties are paid for commercial uses of a creation.
A few of the designs are Public Domain which means that they were created such a long time ago that no one owns the copyrights thus making them free to the public. Please email me with any questions you have about a specific image.

The important thing to remember and ask yourself is: “Who owns the art?” you want to make a stamp of. Just because you see it on the internet doesn’t mean it’s free to take and use as your wish. Artist’s need to eat, too.
For more information regarding these legal definitions please browse the internet or your local library.

Exceptions to the above:
When a person or company hires me to design their logo, or create art that will be exclusive to them, I don’t own the copyright. Essentially, when I am hired to do a job under contract I am selling my services as an artist.
For example: If you were to hire me to design something original for you, I would provide to you the digital files which would then be your property. I could also have, what is now your design, made into a rubber stamp for you. My shop rate is $45 an hour for this type of work.

Get what you need for your project

Custom design and custom sized stamps are a great way to get exactly what you need to enhance your unique creative output.

I hope this information answers your questions. Please let me know if there is anything else on this subject that would be helpful to know.

Happy stamping
Kim Victoria,
Artist/Owner/Wearer of all hats