personal-wiki/stamp-spec.md

Custom Rubber Stamp Specification — 15×15 5mm Grid

Target supplier: UK custom rubber stamp manufacturer (Stamps Direct, Rubber Stamp King, Personalised Stamps, Cut By Beam, Stamp Design 4U, English Stamp Company, or Get Stamped — all deliver to UK; select one based on price/speed).

Dimensions & Layout

• Stamp face (impression area): 75 mm × 75 mm (3" × 3")
• Grid: 15 columns × 15 rows = 225 boxes total
• Each box: 5 mm × 5 mm square
• Line weight: thin black lines (≈ 0.5 mm) separating boxes; no thick border
• Orientation: grid aligned to stamp edges, horizontal lines parallel to long sides, vertical lines perpendicular
• Margin inside face: minimal (boxes run near edge; <1 mm padding) — specify if you prefer a 2 mm clear border

Design Format (provide to supplier)

• Simple black-and-white line drawing (SVG or high-res PNG, 300+ DPI, transparent background)
• Only black lines on white; no shading, no gradients, no colour
• File name: stamp-15x15-5mm-grid.svg
• Lines must be uniform thickness; boxes must be square (not rectangular); grid must be square, not stretched

Material / Mount

• Stamp type: Traditional rubber (wood-mounted, separate ink pad) OR self-inking — specify your preference (traditional is more flexible for custom line work; self-inking is more convenient for repeated use)
• Rubber quality: High-grade, laser-etched or traditional cut to maintain clean 5 mm edges
• Size to order: If supplier requires selecting from dropdown: choose the closest standard size ≥75×75 mm and note "custom 75×75 mm face" in order notes; if they offer custom dimensions, specify exactly

Proof / Approval

• Require digital proof before manufacture — confirm the 15×15 count, 5 mm box size, and line weight match
• Do NOT approve if proof shows stretched, rounded, or uneven boxes
• Confirm proof dimensions in mm

Delivery / Shipping

• Destination: UK delivery address (specify your postcode at checkout)
• Timing: Standard UK delivery (3–5 working days after approval; same-day dispatch available at some suppliers if approved before 11am/12pm)
• Confirm with supplier that they can meet exact 75×75 mm and won't round to nearest standard size

Price Reference (approximate — confirm with supplier)

• Large custom stamps typically £20–£50+ depending on size, rubber quality, and mount type; custom dimensions may add a small premium; some suppliers offer free UK delivery over £35–£40
• If price is a concern, ask for quote before confirming order

Notes / Extras (optional, specify if you want them)

• Text below or above grid? (e.g., "15×15", your name, date) — NOT included by default; specify if needed
• Rounded corners on stamp face? No — square corners preferred to keep grid aligned
• Double-sided? No (single face sufficient)

How to Submit

1. Choose supplier from list above
2. Go to their "design your stamp" / upload tool
3. Upload stamp-15x15-5mm-grid.svg
4. Select closest size (or enter 75×75 mm custom if available)
5. In "Notes / Comments" / "Sellers Notes" box, paste the specification block (dimensions + grid details + proof request)
6. Confirm price and delivery time; ask for digital proof
7. Approve proof; complete payment; confirm UK delivery address

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