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Merry Christmas Rubber Stamp

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Instruction
MerryChristmasStamp.xcs
MerryChristmasStamp
.xcs
Application scenario
Laser processing (60min)
Machine & module
xTool M1
10W
Compatibles · 3
Material used
Laser Engraved Rubber Mat
394
4138

Information

      I've been a stamp maker for about 10 years, initially hand carving them or in photopolymer until I finally found Xtool M1 laser machine, which was a game changer for me.

Now I want to share with you, how I make my stamps, they need some preparation before engraving, but the results are always 100% perfect. This means, my stamps have the most important part, which is a "shoulder". This is a feature that provides stability to the base of a stamp's image, letters and characters, resulting in a cleaner, more detailed impression on paper.

I always start working the stamp in vector, and then finish the shoulders (see image with glow) in Photoshop to then save the file as a PNG.

In this XCS file, you will see the image inverted with a black background, with only a few milimeters off the image itself, this is to allow you to cut around with sissors, in this way, it does not take so long to engrave a large amount of area, but only what is necessary.
The SVG file is to engrave on the base you choose to mount the stamp, optional.

The material used is laser rubber for stamps, you can get this material online in amazon or xtool selected.

You will need eva foam (3mm is ok) cut out in the same shape and a hard base such as MDF or wood to mount it. I use double side tape for this.

I hope you enjoy this stamp for this upcoming Christmas!

The design was adapted from a Freepik free use image.

    

This remix is based on

atomm-remix-cover
Fondo de navidad bonito | Vector Gratis
https://www.freepik.es/vector-gratis/fondo-navidad-bonito_3177749.htm#fromView=search&page=1&position=6&uuid=5a50c38a-3aab-40b6-8f3e-703c3ff0617a

Instruction

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Step1: Open XCS file

Merry Christmas Rubber Stamp instruction: step 1 - Open XCS file
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Merry Christmas Rubber Stamp instruction: step 1 - Open XCS file
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Do not forget to auto measure. 
This file is processed on base plate, no need of triangles or honeycomb.

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Step2: Change size to desire

The stamp I made was 4.5 cm, but it can be resized to fit your needs.

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Step3: Clean and mount

Merry Christmas Rubber Stamp instruction: step 3 - Clean and mount
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Merry Christmas Rubber Stamp instruction: step 3 - Clean and mount
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Merry Christmas Rubber Stamp instruction: step 3 - Clean and mount
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  • You can wash with dish soap and a tooth brush the stamp to eliminate the debris.
  • Cut out the stamp with sissors in the area determined.
  • Cut a piece of eva foam in the same shape of the stamp.
  • Place double sided tape in the rubber to mount it on the eva foam, and the same on the eva foam to mount it on a wood block or MDF. If you want to make it nicer, you can engrave as well the image on the wood or MDF. I have included a SVG file in positive for this. Make sure to adjust the size to fit the mouting base choosed.
  • Now stamp all your Christmas tags and gifts with your new stamp, you can try different ink colors. 
  • Enjoy! 
     
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xTool Supplies Used in This Template

xTool M1
xTool M1
Laser Engraved Rubber Mat
Laser Engraved Rubber Mat