One of the most common questions we received is what machine to look for when you would like to start a rubber stamp business?
Step 1: Identify your market demand (Self inking? normal stamp? Pre-ink?)
For example, in Malaysia, majority demands self-inking and traditional rubber stamp. However, demand for pre-ink stamp (or cartoon stamps) has been increasing in city area for the past few years due to its durability and quality of the ink. Therefore, business owner is recommend to understand the market demand in your specific area before deciding on which machine to go for should you have budget in starting up the business.
Step 2: Machine Selection
1. FOR Normal Stamp and Sef Inking Stamp --> Understand Rubber Stamp Machine or Laser Engraving Machine
2. FOR Pre-ink Stamp --> Understand Flash Stamp Machine
Step 3: Choose the Holder Size and Related Material
Generally, for traditional rubber stamp and self-inking stamp you need items below:
1. Rubber Stamp Holders (view different holder size list from LH Tech WebSite)
2. Double Tape
3. Based Film
4. Photopolymer Resin
5. Tracing paper
6. Laser Printer
7. Special Note: Laser engraving machine ONLY NEED Laserable Red Rubber
(Ignore item 2 - 6)
For Pre-ink Stamp, the materials needed are:
1. Single Foam / Double Foam Stamp Holders
2. Ink
3. Tracing Paper
4. OPP Film
5. Laser Printer
Most Frequently Asked Questions:
Most Frequently Asked Questions:
1. Any machine that can do all types of rubber stamps (normal stamp, self inking and pre-ink stamp)? NOT AT THE MOMENT
2. Which machine has less hassle and fast?
- For traditional rubber stamp and self-inking stamp, laser engraving machine is the answer as it only need a machine with laserable red rubber
- If comparing production time for traditional rubber stamp machine and flash stamp machine, flash stamp machine is production time so much easier, clean, and faster.
