Jet Stamps - images of ceramic stamps - marks, signatures, and logos

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     Here are some samples of pottery stamps we've made. Let these images inspire you as you design your own personalized stamp. Except where noted, the stamps are cut 0.1" (2.5 mm) deep. Below that, they have a closely cut "platform" to keep the edge of the background from accidentally pressing into the clay.

     Our stamps are not just for clay -- they are also being used with fabric and soap.

     See what our customers think of our stamps here.

This signature stamp was created using a rollerball pen to write the name on photographic paper about twice its normal size. We scanned it into the computer and reduced it to the desired size. The signature is approximately 0.8" (21 mm) across.

These stamps are the Kanji love symbol. They are the same, except that the one on the left has the standard platform mentioned above, which keeps the background from accidentally marking the clay. These stamps are approximately 0.8" x 1" (20 x 25 mm). This photo makes it easy to see the tapered engraved cut we use on our stamps.

This rendering shows a closeup of a mark drawn with straight lines. It shows the tapered engraved cut which starts small and gets larger toward the base of the stamp. Below the 0.1" (2.5 mm) deep stamp, you can see the 0.1" deep platform and then the base of the stamp.

Asheville jeweler Tamela Wells uses tiny name stamps for her work in polymer clay. The stamp shown here is just 3/8" (9 mm) wide. Her stamps are shallower than usual -- at 0.04 to 0.08" (1 to 2 mm), but that's plenty deep for jewelry. These work well at this small size because her hand-drawn text is thin and clean. She emailed us "I LOVE my stamps LOVE them."

Here are some images of student work by Steve Lloyd's Haywood Community College class featuring their marks made with Jet Stamps. Click on the thumbnails to see larger images.

Charlie and Jeanette Brown of Arden, NC use Jet Stamps on most of their work. They have a variety of stamps, including the two text stamps shown here (click on the thumbnails to see larger images). The Desyrel script font is on the left and Arial text font is on the right.

Our stamps come with your choice of handle or knob. The handle is approximately 2.6" (66 mm) long and works well for any size stamp. The knob is approximately 1.9" (48 mm) long. It works well for all but the larger stamps (which need extra pressure to make a good impression).

The low cost reversed stamps have a flat surface with your design cut into the surface of the stamp so that it stands out from the surface of the clay. This method requires relatively wide lines so that the clay will flow into the pattern (It won't work well on leather hard clay). In general, you should plan on a simple design with lines at least .04" (1 mm) wide. This means that for most fonts, letters will be at least .25" (6 mm) tall. Typical reversed stamps use 1 to 6 upper case characters and a bold font with consistent stroke width like Arial, Lucida, Desyrel, or Segoe. The pattern will be cut about .06" (1.5 mm) deep. Please note that these stamps don't have the usual platform, since the background presses into the clay to frame the design. The circular design to the right is 0.45" (12 mm) in diameter and the square design is 0.6" (15 mm) on each side.

The fleur-de-lis stamp (left) and the stamped porcelain (right) show the fine detail that is availble on a Jet Stamp. This fleur-de-lis measures approximately 0.7" (18 mm) across.

Soap maker Doreen Adrian of Nitsua Naturals emailed us some very nice comments about her stamp: "The Stamp was awesome! I did not have to oil it or anything. The soap does not stick to the stamp, its great. Great craftsmanship and wonderfully detailed. Very easy to use and clean up, I just rinsed with some warm water since I was stamping soap and Voila all clean. Thank you again for a wonderful Stamp."

Laura Sims uses a Jet Stamp to mark her logo with metal paint on her beautiful silks. She'd tried ordinary rubber stamps, but they didn't result in a clear and crisp mark.

North Carolina potter Tristan Mardall designed this stamp for his work. The wing tips on the flying dog show the incredible detail you can get with an engraved stamp -- try that in wood or bisque! The stamp measures about 1" (25 mm) across.

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     Here are some comments from Jet Stamps customers:

     "So I wanted to tell you that I am in love with my Jet Stamps! I have a few wooden, laser cut stamps but there is absolutely NO comparison between what you offer and the wood stamp. I am so impressed with the sharp impression I get from your stamps and have a couple more I need to order now. :) Thank you for the great customer service and fast shipping too."

     "I just wanted to let you know that the stamps are amazing, and they work perfectly. It makes signing my pieces easier than I ever could have imagined!"

     "Just wanted to thank you for the fabulous looking stamp!! It's exactly what I've been looking for and makes a perfect impression."

     "I finally got to try the stamps today and was thoroughly impressed. They look GREAT. I plan on showing them off at our guild meeting Wed nite..."

     "My stamp arrived today and it's perfect! Thanks so much for your great service and for being so speedy..."

     A blog posting: "I recently purchased something I thought I would share here. I had seen a recommendation on the Metal Clay Yahoo group about a company that does logo stamps (or any kind of stamp actually). I was curious as I had never heard of Jet Stamps. I went to their website and saw that their stamps are made from a generic delrin. I thought I would give them a shot as I also needed another stamp larger than the one I currently have. I happened to have an Illustrator file all set so I emailed the file to them. I heard back that day with a proof and was given a link to put it in my shopping cart. I paid for it Thursday night and had it in my mailbox Monday afternoon. The thing that I liked most about these stamps is that you can choose your own size and shape. And their reasonably priced at $28.00. Anway, here's a few photos. I would highly recommend using them (no affiliation, just one happy customer)."

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Carolyn and Dave Good of 2 Good Claymates use this logo stamp in their polymer clay work. Carolyn writes "We are really happy with the stamp and the nice clean impression it creates."

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We can lay out your text to fit in curves, circles, ovals and other shapes for a nominal charge. Just send us an email describing your design and we'll give you a no-obligation quote.

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If you need a large stamp for a curved surface like a mug, the domed option will make your life easier. This rendering shows the slight reversed curve that has just part of the stamp in the clay at any one time, reducing the pressure you'll need to get a good impression. This $20 option works best on stamps that are wider than 1.5" (38 mm).

One of our customers wrote "I've used the curved stamp, and used the flat one as well, and I definitely like the curved stamp better on mugs! It really allows for even pressure through the entire stamp, vs. having to rock up, down, right and left to get the same coverage. I'm also much less likely to 'over-stamp' as I sometimes do with the flat stamp, so I get a cleaner result. It's a big win for me!"