rubber stamping http://www.artwoo.com Returned search results for rubber stamping Copyright 2008 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:50:26 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/rss/rubber+stamping The Many Uses Of Rubber Stamping http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-many-uses-of-rubber-stamping http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-many-uses-of-rubber-stamping#comments Sun, 23 Jul 2006 08:27:09 +0000 rubber stampingstamping productsaddress stampermailing addressscrapbookingbilling companiesmailing envelopes http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-many-uses-of-rubber-stamping Rubber stamping is a convenient way for individuals to mark letters, packages, account invoices and even bank deposits. While some are commercially made, other rubber stamping units can be customized specifically for the owner. An example would be an , which features a name and and is used on .

There are many uses for rubber stamping and below are just a few of the examples that these handy products are designed for:

Mailing. Rubber stamping is commonly used by business owners and individuals who wish to stamp a package as fragile. If insurance is purchased on a package, the postmaster will usually stamp the package as 'insured'

Bank Deposits. Individuals or businesses who wish to stamp the signature line of their check often use rubber stamping. Many businesses stamp 'For Deposit Only' and follow it with the account number.

Return Address. Many individuals and/or businesses enjoy the convenience of rubber stamping on the outside of a mailing envelope. When most people have to write their name and address in the top left hand corner, others use the rubber stamping technique to save time when mailing one or 1,000 letters.

Billing. Companies who are in the business of billing and/or collections often use rubber stamping to indicate when a bill has been paid by stamping 'Paid' on the account.

Organization. Some companies and entrepreneurs find that the use of rubber stamping helps them to better organize their files

. One of the world's most popular hobbies, scrapbooking often involves rubber stamping for fun and added color to each page.

Rubber are commonly found at office supply stores, but are also readily available online. There are a growing number of companies who provide customized rubber stamping products, including everything from the basic models to the self-inking stamper. With so many choices ranging from sizes, customization and ink color, rubber stamping products are available to fit almost any budget. With personalized products, most companies ask that individuals and/or businesses allow additional time for their stamps to be created and shipped. Want to learn more about rubber stamping? Make sure you visit our site at: http://www.rubber-stamping-guide.info for access to additional rubber stamping tips and information. ]]> Choosing A Rubber Stamp That Meets Your Needs http://www.artwoo.com/article/choosing-a-rubber-stamp-that-meets-your-needs http://www.artwoo.com/article/choosing-a-rubber-stamp-that-meets-your-needs#comments Tue, 18 Apr 2006 05:50:04 +0000 traditional rubber stampspre inked stampsink padcustom rubber stampink padsphoto polymerstock phrases http://www.artwoo.com/article/choosing-a-rubber-stamp-that-meets-your-needs custom rubber stamp with your name, address or company logo on it. Rubber stamps are great for business or pleasure; they are great for kids and for executives, depending on what they are used for. Rubber stamps come in a variety of styles and choosing one over another is going to depend on the use for the stamp. Three common types of rubber stamps are: standard rubber stamps, self-inking stamps and pre-inked stamps.

Standard rubber stamps are a good value for the money and are good for ordinary use. They are usually designed with wooden bases and handles and rubber heads. You can order a custom rubber stamp with your own phrase or information on it; and it is common for standard rubber stamps to have like "Approved," "Draft" or "Paid" on them for business use. Standard rubber stamps are available with dies that are made out of, , or traditional rubber. Photo polymer stamp dies do not perform well with industrial inks. Rubber is the best material for standard stamps - it is durable and flexible. You will need to purchase an to go along with a standard rubber stamp, and there are many colors of ink available. Traditional Rubber Stamps can be made in any size or shape.

Self Inking Rubber Stamps With self-inking rubber stamps, you do not need a separate ink pad. A rubber die is mounted to a plate that strikes a built-in ink pad each time an impression is made. You don't have to worry about the mess caused when you accidentally touch the ink and get it on your fingers as self inking stamps have the stamp and the ink pad self contained. They can make thousands of impressions before their internal need to be reinked. Self-inking stamps are popular for business purposes, mass mailings, or if you simply are tired of writing your address by hand on every letter you send. These are good for repetitive stamping tasks and are usually used for custom work like address stamps and endorsement stamps, or for general business uses.

Pre inked Rubber Stamps A pre-inked stamp does not require a separate ink pad either since the ink resides within the stamp's surface. The ink is transmitted to the paper's surface through microscopic pores in the rubber which also prevent leakage. A pre-inked rubber stamp is refilled by placing more ink into its reservoir. Like self-inking stamps, pre-inked stamps are good to use when you have many impressions to make, such as mass mailings or if you want to have a stamp with your address or monogram on it.

You might wonder which rubber stamp is right for you: a standard, self-inking or pre-inked stamp. A standard rubber stamp can be a good choice if you do not use it very often because a standard rubber stamp takes more time to use than the other varieties (i.e. you have to ink the stamp on the ink pad and then make the impression on the paper's surface). Both the self-inking stamps and the pre-inked stamps are good options for business use. They are both neat and convenient, and can make a thousand impressions before more ink is needed. are the best decision if you are looking for a quality stamp. Adam Raidabaugh is the president of ACORN Sales Company, Inc., a leader in the marking and stamp industry. ACORN Sales specializes in custom rubber stamps and personalized embossers --on the Web at http://www.acornsales.com/bigoak/rubber-stamps.htm.. ]]> A Review Of The Angel Company Income Opportunity http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-review-of-the-angel-company-income-opportunity http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-review-of-the-angel-company-income-opportunity#comments Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:36:37 +0000 angel companyhostess giftsrewarding businessproduct discountsleadership developmentbusiness endscrapbooking supplies http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-review-of-the-angel-company-income-opportunity Angel Company is a great way to earn some money and start a new hobby of stamping and scrapbooking.

This a company that is focusing on the hit trend of scrapbooking, stamping and anything else that you can do with paper. If you want host a party, then there are a lot of great for you. But, if you want to do this on a regular basis and make some money too, then you probably want to know about the of things.

You won't find The Angel Company products in any store. You either have to host a party and get it that way, or become an Angel for the company. The reason I bring this up is because they were the first to market the first unmounted stamping system in 1999. Now they have a new and improved stamping system they call the Creative Cling. They have deeply etched vulcanized stamps that are easy to afford and the most versatile stamp on the market.

Their business opportunity allows you to have a and able to design your own future. You will be able to sell something that you love and enjoy. You will do sales by home parties with sales of rubber stamp and . You will have catalogs for each of your customers and they will also be able to see what the company has made but also be able to see crafts made with your own hands and talent.

The Angel Company is based on a multi-level, direct sales platform. You will have the help and support of your supervisor and great support from the company who will help keep you going. The company was founded in 1997 and has distributors in all 50 states. The Angel Company has also expanded to Guam, Puerto Rico, and on all the U.S. Military bases all over the world.

With The Angel Company, you will be offered some incredible incentives to keep you motivated. They have many exciting promotions and rewards. You have , and some fun regional retreats.

You will be able to help others to preserve their memories with some exceptional stamps, their exclusive paper collection and every accessory and embellishment they will ever need. They will be able to capture those meaningful moments in an exciting, new and innovative way.



They have promotions that will keep your customers always coming back like their Stamp of the Month club. At Christmas time they have the Merry Stamping Special and other holiday sets that are available just for that season. They will also provide hostess specials to encourage your customers to have parties during the busy season.

To bring it all home, this is a business that you can do on your schedule and make some great friends and have fun while you earn some extra money.You can read our Unbiased, expert review of The Angel Company from Brian Garvin and Jeff West at MLM Review Kings. This article may be used royalty free provided bio and links remain intact.]]> Supporting A Cause And Fundraising With The Latest Tool http://www.artwoo.com/article/supporting-a-cause-and-fundraising-with-the-latest-tool http://www.artwoo.com/article/supporting-a-cause-and-fundraising-with-the-latest-tool#comments Thu, 19 Oct 2006 18:27:03 +0000 silicone wristbandssilicone braceletspricematchinventory turnoverlittle girllittle girlsproceeds http://www.artwoo.com/article/supporting-a-cause-and-fundraising-with-the-latest-tool silicone wristbands on their wrists. Why do they keep wearing these rubber silicone wristbands, and what does this signify?

Nowadays, we see people wear rubber silicone wristbands in different colors to support their cause. Some people also buy these rubber silicone wristbands because they believe in something that is why they also want other people to believe in it. That is why most organizations use these rubber silicone wristbands to get their message across.

These rubber silicone wristbands emerged just recently to help organizations to raise funds by selling these rubber silicone wristbands. By using these rubber silicone wristbands, they can make sure that they can spread the message they want to send to the public. These rubber silicone wristbands are cheap and have a fast . Some organizations buy these rubber silicone wristbands for less than a dollar and sell them for a dollar and fifty to two dollars.

I have a friend who wanted to help this in her community. The girl is suffering from this rare disease. The girl's family did not have enough money for the little girl's treatment that is why my friend wanted to help them. She thought that these rubber silicone wristbands were a good idea. She had them produced and sold them then sent the to the family of the little girl.

Buy selling these customized rubber silicone wristbands, my friend did not just help the family by giving them the proceeds but she also made the public realize that this little girl was suffering. Look at what help that was given to someone that was needing help?

I think these rubber silicone wristbands are a really good idea. And I know that these rubber silicone wristbands are here to stay. Chris Angeles is the founder of Kulayful . They customize silicone bracelets. They offer the lowest prices backed up by a guarantee of 5%. Visit them at http://www.kulayful.com ]]> Fun With Customizing Your Silicone Bracelets - Colors, Patterns, Message, Style! http://www.artwoo.com/article/fun-with-customizing-your-silicone-bracelets-colors-patterns-message-style http://www.artwoo.com/article/fun-with-customizing-your-silicone-bracelets-colors-patterns-message-style#comments Thu, 19 Oct 2006 20:27:03 +0000 silicone braceletspastel colorsrubber braceletspantone chartmetallic colorsuse your imaginationdurable rubber http://www.artwoo.com/article/fun-with-customizing-your-silicone-bracelets-colors-patterns-message-style silicone bracelets. There are so many companies out there, especially online, that offer this service.

These rubber silicone bracelets were regarded by most people as a fad, but these rubber silicone bracelets proved them wrong. For merely 5 years now, these rubber silicone bracelets are still the leading form of promoting fundraisers or causes. They may have already beaten the customized t-shirt form.

These rubber silicone bracelets are good for a lot of things like promotion and being a novelty item. And you ask why? These rubber silicone bracelets are cheap as they are made of 100% silicone. And as we all know, silicone is very durable.

Rubber silicone bracelets cater to all sorts of fashion. You can either go for the plain black or plain white rubber silicone bracelets. Or you can go color crazy and you can put 2, 3, or 4 colors on your rubber silicone bracelets. Most companies offer you to put as many colors on the bracelet as you want, but obviously, the more colors the pricier it gets.

Manufacturers also carry this wherein you can choose what colors you want to put on your rubber silicone bracelets. There are thousands of colors to choose from, including the basic colors to the , and even the . This way, you can be 100% sure that you are ordering that color you are looking for.

You can also choose from different patterns on how to combine the colors. Some manufacturers offer a mix of the colors on the bracelet or you can have them separated on different parts of the bracelet. So you can see? There are lots uses for rubber silicone bracelets and I have just stated a few of them. It's up to you to on how to use these cheap to promote your cause. Chris Angeles is the founder of http://www.kulayful.com. They customize silicone bracelets. They offer the lowest prices backed up by a pricematch guarantee of 5%. Visit them at Kulayful Silicone Bracelets. ]]> How Easy It Gets Ordering Customized Rubber Bracelets In Bulk Online http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-easy-it-gets-ordering-customized-rubber-bracelets-in-bulk-online http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-easy-it-gets-ordering-customized-rubber-bracelets-in-bulk-online#comments Wed, 18 Oct 2006 22:27:09 +0000 rubber braceletssilicone braceletspantone chartlance armstrong foundationlivestrongcircumferenceadult medium http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-easy-it-gets-ordering-customized-rubber-bracelets-in-bulk-online rubber bracelets are just the thing to promote awareness. Custom-printed rubber bracelets are a hit nowadays. These rubber bracelets usually carry colorful designs and names and slogans that relate to a certain cause. There are so many causes out there that these bracelets have been used on already.

These rubber bracelets are available in a wide variety of colors. There's this wherein you can choose from a wide array of colors. You can even request for glow in the dark rubber bracelets. See how great these things are?

These rubber bracelets are cheap to make but in return they can be off great value for your fundraiser or for your cause. Hundreds of fundraisers have used rubber bracelets to promote their cause. Take the for example. They can also be used to promote your brand, company, band, or anything under the sun. Rubber bracelets can also help promote your school pride. Those are just some examples of uses of the rubber bracelets.

There are three types of rubber bracelets, imprinted, debossed, and embossed. Imprinted bracelets will have your message imprinted on the rubber bracelets. Debossed bracelets, on the other hand, will have your message recessed or engraved on the bracelets. They are similar to popular "" rubber bracelets. Lastly, embossed bracelets' message will be raised instead of engraved.

These rubber bracelets come in three sizes, adult, medium and youth. Adult bracelets will have a of 202mm. The medium bracelets will have a circumference of 190mm, and the youth bracelet will have a circumference of 180mm.

Prices of the rubber bracelets will tend to be cheaper as you shift from one price break to the other. The reason behind this is that if you order more bracelets, the mold fees and other set-up fees will be distributed to each additional rubber bracelet. Chris Angeles is the founder of Kulayful . They customize silicone bracelets. They offer the lowest prices backed up by a pricematch guarantee of 5%. Visit them at http://www.kulayful.com ]]> Rubber Bracelets http://www.artwoo.com/article/rubber-bracelets http://www.artwoo.com/article/rubber-bracelets#comments Thu, 20 Jul 2006 10:27:15 +0000 custom rubber braceletslance armstrong foundationlivestrong wristbandrubber wristbandshttppopularcharity http://www.artwoo.com/article/rubber-bracelets popularity of rubber bracelets in recent years.

The most popular of these would surely be the 'Livestrong' wristband that is for the support of the for people battling with cancer. The money from the sale of these supports the funding of the foundation.

Many different charities and foundations now use rubber bracelets to support their cause and sell them for varying prices in an effort to raise money. As these rubber bracelets are highly visual they also help to raise awareness and help for others.

Another popular rubber bracelet is the 'Support our Troops' wristband that you will see on many people, particularly those who have family members in active duty in the military overseas.

Rubber bracelets allow the opportunity for many different types of customization possibilities aside from the many and varied colors that they are produced in.

They can be worn as a fashion accessory, as a sign of support for a , and even as a medical aid where they can store important medical information for the wearer should they ever need medical assistance.

The fact that there are so many different uses for rubber bracelets has been the reason why they are more popular now than ever.

Many rubber bracelets are embossed with different messages and words that people like to share with others.

There is also an increase in the number of hobbyists who are crafting their own and there are several books on the market that deal with this hobby in depth.

If you have a charity, then a rubber bracelet might be the solution you have been looking for to attract funds and bring to other people's awareness the message that you are trying to convey.

As a cost effective method of spreading the word there aren't many methods that can be quite as effective for a small groups. Graeme Ramsey writes about the popularity of Rubber Bracelets. http://www.rubber-bracelets-information.info/ ]]> Rubber Wristbands - Wholesale Bulk Customization Bracelets - Then Profit Big! http://www.artwoo.com/article/rubber-wristbands-wholesale-bulk-customization-bracelets-then-profit-big http://www.artwoo.com/article/rubber-wristbands-wholesale-bulk-customization-bracelets-then-profit-big#comments Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:27:06 +0000 custom silicone wristbandssilicone braceletspricematchfundraising toolshapeloss of a loved onecouple cents http://www.artwoo.com/article/rubber-wristbands-wholesale-bulk-customization-bracelets-then-profit-big fundraising tool use by most organizations. These rubber silicone wristbands are stylish that is why most people wear them on almost anything. But most of all, what these rubber silicone wristbands have that other promotional materials don't have is its cheap price. They can be purchased as low as just a each, compared to pens, pins, mugs, and calculators that will cost a fortune compared to these very practical and bracelets.

Most people customize these rubber silicone wristbands because the message, logo, or colors signifies something in their lives. These rubber may signify an event, a fundraiser, or sometimes . You can put their names in there and you they will remind you of your loved one. Imagine how much memory will be passed on when someone sees the bracelet?

But why use these rubber silicone wristbands? You should use these rubber silicone wristbands because first and foremost is they are cheap, secondly these rubber silicone wristbands are highly customizable. Lastly, these rubber silicone wristbands are very durable. No matter how much you stretch them they won't go out of .

These rubber silicone wristbands are made from 100% silicone which means they are very durable. They won't go out of shape or they won't brake under any circumstances. And most people usually say how much they enjoy using them to send their message across the general public.

Now, when I said cheap, I meant really cheap. These rubber silicone wristbands are produced by manufacturers for less than a dollar and retails for a dollar up to $3 at most. So you see how high the profit margin is for most retailers?

Why don't you try customizing your own rubber silicone wristbands? It's just easy as one, two, three. Easier than A,B,C,D. Chris Angeles is the founder of http://www.kulayful.com. They customize silicone bracelets. They offer the lowest prices backed up by a guarantee of 5%. Visit them at Kulayful Silicone Bracelets. ]]> Making Sure You Order Customized Silicone Bracelets With Confidence http://www.artwoo.com/article/making-sure-you-order-customized-silicone-bracelets-with-confidence http://www.artwoo.com/article/making-sure-you-order-customized-silicone-bracelets-with-confidence#comments Thu, 19 Oct 2006 20:27:08 +0000 silicone braceletssilicone wristbandspricematchcontactcorrect grammarrest assuredfirst word http://www.artwoo.com/article/making-sure-you-order-customized-silicone-bracelets-with-confidence silicone bracelets for tickets. And you need them ASAP. Who do you call?

There are a lot of manufacturers of rubber silicone bracelets out there but how will you know if these companies are 100% legitimate. Of course you them and let them know what you need but in the end you find out that the company who says that they will produce the rubber is fraudulent.

First thing you should look for in a rubber silicone bracelet manufacturer is the way they talk to you. Most of the time, fake rubber silicone bracelet manufacturers use wrong grammar. They also forget to capitalize the letters of the after the end of the previous sentence.

Second thing that you should realize is if they are always forcing you to pay for the rubber silicone wristbands even if you haven't confirmed the design yet. Just an advise, don't pay for anything that you haven't confirmed yet. There are a lot of cases like this.

Lastly, you would know whether a company is legitimate or not when it comes to the way they talk to you. A legitimate rubber silicone bracelet company will give you a great service. They will also produce the bracelets according to your specifications. If you encounter a company that deals with you professionally, rest- assured that the rubber silicone bracelet company you are talking to is 100% legitimate.

So don't be fooled by fraudulent rubber silicone bracelet companies. Be sure that they use the , and they don't force you to pay for the rubber silicone bracelets. Lastly, the company should be professional when it comes to communicating with you, the customer who wants the rubber silicone bracelets. Chris Angeles is the founder of http://www.kulayful.com. They customize silicone bracelets. They offer the lowest prices backed up by a guarantee of 5%. Visit them at Kulayful Silicone Bracelets. ]]> Cheap Fundraising? Cheap Give-aways? Have You Tried The Silicone Bracelets http://www.artwoo.com/article/cheap-fundraising-cheap-give-aways-have-you-tried-the-silicone-bracelets http://www.artwoo.com/article/cheap-fundraising-cheap-give-aways-have-you-tried-the-silicone-bracelets#comments Thu, 19 Oct 2006 20:27:04 +0000 silicone braceletslivestrong braceletartworkcolorsembossedfadfundraiser http://www.artwoo.com/article/cheap-fundraising-cheap-give-aways-have-you-tried-the-silicone-bracelets silicone bracelets a hit? Could it be the color, size, or design? I think rubber silicone bracelets are such a hit because of the cause or the reason behind the design and massage on the bracelets.

Since the "Livestrong" bracelet began, people started to see that using rubber silicone bracelets could be another material that could raise funds for a cause, or promoting your or event. These rubber silicone bracelets come in different designs, and sizes to satisfy different people's specification.

Rubber silicone bracelets are made from pure silicone that is why it is very flexible. These rubber silicone bracelets are made flexible so that they can be worn comfortably on the person's wrist. Serving as another purpose, these rubber silicone bracelets are very fashionable.

Rubber silicone bracelets are easy to design and most especially, cheap to make. Producers of these rubber silicone bracelets manufacture the bands according to the customer's specifications. Customers can choose the color of the rubber silicone bracelets from a wide selection of colors.

Customizing these rubber silicone bracelets is easy. First you tell the manufacturer what color you would like your bracelets to be. Then tell them what word, praise, or slogan you want to be debossed, , or imprinted onto the bracelets. Once the manufacturer receives these specifications they will make an of your design and send you the 2-dimensional artwork within the day. After you confirm the artwork, you should pay for the bracelets and in just a matter of days the bracelets will be shipped to your door step.

These rubber silicone bracelets have become such a hit that is why organizations use them to raise funds. Rubber silicone bracelets are a cheap way of showing your support for a certain group or an organization's cause. Chris Angeles is the founder of Kulayful Silicone Bracelets. They customize silicone bracelets. They offer the lowest prices backed up by a pricematch guarantee of 5%. Visit them at http://www.kulayful.com ]]> Silicone Rubber Bracelets - Using It For Fraternities, Groups, Organizations, Clubs http://www.artwoo.com/article/silicone-rubber-bracelets-using-it-for-fraternities-groups-organizations-clubs http://www.artwoo.com/article/silicone-rubber-bracelets-using-it-for-fraternities-groups-organizations-clubs#comments Thu, 19 Oct 2006 18:27:04 +0000 silicone braceletspricematchrubber wristbandsfraternity memberssmilesfacesclub parties http://www.artwoo.com/article/silicone-rubber-bracelets-using-it-for-fraternities-groups-organizations-clubs Silicone bracelets, what are they good for? There are lots of uses for these rubber silicone bracelets, here are just some.

Usually people use rubber silicone bracelets to send a message to a general public. Sometimes fraternities from other schools use these rubber silicone bracelets to distinguish who is their brother and who is not.

have the rubber silicone bracelets customized with their fraternity's colors and other design, like the logos and messages. These are a good way to distinguish one member from the other. You can also have the names of the members placed on the bracelets. They are so customizable that even the font, size, color, and message can be customized!

Other groups who use the bracelets would be other clubs and other organizations. They use these for fundraisers, or for other special events like sporting events or . They have these rubber silicone bracelets customized for under a dollar and sells it for a dollar or a dollar and fifty. Can you see how much they can raise if they raised 2,000 rubber silicone bracelets? How about if you were able to raise 3,000 ? Imagine that.

Other groups order these rubber silicone bracelets for sporting events. Every once in a while the policemen in our area hosts this event for the special people and I see them give out these rubber silicone bracelets to the supporters, players, and all the people included in that special event. I can see that these rubber silicone bracelets never ceases to bring to people's .

So you see? These rubber silicone bracelets are very versatile because they are highly customizable and they are also cheap. We can therefore say that these rubber silicone bracelets are a cheap way to identify your peers, raise funds, and most especially to bring smiles to people's faces. Chris Angeles is the founder of Kulayful Silicone Bracelets. They customize silicone bracelets. They offer the lowest prices backed up by a guarantee of 5%. Visit them at http://www.kulayful.com ]]> Rubber Stamps http://www.artwoo.com/article/rubber-stamps http://www.artwoo.com/article/rubber-stamps#comments Sun, 16 Jul 2006 18:27:08 +0000 quality rubber stampscustom rubber stampsunfortunatelylaser engravingrubber mouldraw materialsrubber stamp http://www.artwoo.com/article/rubber-stamps rubber stamps. The most cost effective method of making rubber stamps is vulcanizing.

This process involves the creation of a into which is poured the raw rubber stamp gum. The gum is placed on top of the mould and the stamp is then formed with a press.

This is a relatively cheap method of stamp creation as many stamps can be produced quickly with the one mould.

The only major expense in this process is the cost of making the plates for the mould. Once this is done the are relatively inexpensive.

this is not quite as cost effective when one-off are required.

When a higher quality stamp is required for specific purposes is the process of choice.

Laser engraving produces uniform thickness and surfaces that are free from blemishes and this is essential when the stamps are required for printed images.

Rubber stamp making, while once only used for businesses, has become a hobby where many people are creating their own rubber stamps for craft projects.

To do this they generally use a process where liquid polymers are crafted into stamps that are then affixed to wooden handles.

There is quite a lot of information available now for the hobbyist explaining the techniques required to create good rubber stamps using the liquid polymer method.

It can be a little involved for a beginner but once mastered excellent can be custom made for a relatively low cost.

There are also books available that have ideas for decorative or art stamps that seems to be gaining in popularity with crafts people.

Rubber stamp making has progressed considerably with the modern processes and raw materials that are available now and this has been partially responsible for the increase in the popularity of rubber stamp making. Graeme Ramsey writes about many different arts and crafts topics. http://www.rubber-stamps-and-stuff.info ]]> Hot Stamping Foil Adhesion http://www.artwoo.com/article/hot-stamping-foil-adhesion http://www.artwoo.com/article/hot-stamping-foil-adhesion#comments Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:35:01 +0000 hot stamping foilabrasion resistancescratch testscotch tapehot foilsquare metrefingernail http://www.artwoo.com/article/hot-stamping-foil-adhesion Hot stamping foil adhesion is measured in a number of different ways, and there is a lot of misconception about what each test really measures. Take the simple for example. Is that a definitive adhesion test or simply a measure of the hardness of one's ?

In fact, most adhesion tests carried out are comparative rather than a true measure. If you have two foils on the same substrate, both blocked at the same time, then you can test their comparative resistance to your fingernail, assuming that you do not subconsciously scratch harder on that you want to fail. This is more common than you might think, which is why a true scientific measure of adhesion is preferred.

However, such measurements are rare, and there is nothing that could realistically be routinely carried out by a trade blocker or printer. Even a rub or abrasion tester is not testing adhesion as much as the hardness of the foil surface. The so-called `' test is generally the most widely used, but there are so many variables involved, that again this is normally not definitive unless exactly the same tape is used each time.

Apart from the adhesion of the foil itself, the amount of wax release applied can significantly affect the adhesion and of a hot stamping foil as it is tested. can be made using a wide variety of waxes, and is not present in the form of a coherent separate layer. The wax layer is generally applied by direct gravure, and is only around 0.005 gsm (grams per ) when dry.

The solvents used in the subsequent lacquer or top coat are generally fairly aggressive, and even though tend not to dissolve the wax when cold, will invariable strike through the wax layer immediately on coating, and also in the drying tunnel. The result is a wax rich resin layer at the carrier film interface (usually polyester) that becomes progressively more wax deficient the deeper into the lacquer layer =96 i.e. the further the distance from the polyester where the wax layer was originally applied, the less wax will be intermixed with the resin.

After blocking, the wax in the resin tends to rise to the surface. Although some wax will be at the surface of the foil immediately on hot stamping, this will increase with time as it migrates through the lacquer layer to the surface. Hence, abrasion resistance improves with time and your test results will therefore vary according to how long after blocking you test the foil.

The same could be true of the Scotch tape test: the surface will become increasing less receptive to the tape as the wax concentration increases. What you are measuring, then, is the adhesion of the tape to the wax-rich surface relative to the adhesion of the hot foil to the substrate it is blocked to.

There is in fact a lot more to it than just that, but it indicates that what you might have thought was a simple test is, in fact, not so straightforward. There are several other properties of a hot stamping that affect its perceived adhesion, too many to discuss in this article. However the principles involved are interesting and worth finding out because they can shed light on some of the problems you might have encountered on your press.

Sometimes understanding why a problem occurs can give you an idea of the solution. However, I will finish of with a few questions that have little to do with solutions but more to do with the testing itself. How many people go around testing their greetings cards or wine labels with a piece of sticky tape? Is your testing related to the end use of the foiled article, or carried out only because it is in the testing specification?

Good hot stamping foil adhesion is frequently needed, but would you sacrifice performance and speed in order to use a hot foil that stands up well to a piece of sticky tape after foil blocking? For more information on hot stamping foil adhesion and other problems associated with their use, check out Paul's website on http://www.hot-stamping-foil.com/adhesion.html that is designed to provide information the foil user, not sell products. ]]> The New Trend Of What Businesses And Events Use For Give-aways And Promotions http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-new-trend-of-what-businesses-and-events-use-for-give-aways-and-promotions http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-new-trend-of-what-businesses-and-events-use-for-give-aways-and-promotions#comments Thu, 19 Oct 2006 18:27:05 +0000 custom rubber braceletssilicone braceletslance armstrong foundationsilicone rubberproduct advertisements18th birthdaycancer http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-new-trend-of-what-businesses-and-events-use-for-give-aways-and-promotions silicone bracelets are a hit these days. We can see people from all walks of life wear them. But what are these customized silicone bracelets good for anyway?

Manufacturers offer these customized silicone bracelets to people with certain causes that they want to make known to the public. We can see from the phrase, "customized silicone bracelets", what these manufacturers really offer- highly customizable rubber bracelets. They are made out of 100% bracelets, guaranteed to last and not to fade. They wont even snap off that easily; they are very durable.

These customized rubber bracelets are bracelets for a purpose. Usually, people have them customized for fundraising, business and , and party accessories.

Some foundations use these bracelets as fundraisers like what the . They used these customized rubber bracelets for showing the people that they care for the -stricken people. As we can see, they are still a hit nowadays. People not only wear their customized rubber bracelets but they also started to care for people with cancer.

Some companies also use these for product advertisements or promotions. These customized rubber bracelets are cheap that is why this is a good form of advertisement. Every company wants to cut down on their expenses right? These customized rubber bracelets is one form of cutting down on expenses.

Party favors, these customized rubber bracelets could also be customized for parties. For example, it's you daughters , aren't customized rubber bracelets a good form of invite? You can have it customized with "Katie's 18th Birthday" or "Michelle's Debut".

There are lots of other uses for these customized rubber bracelets. Just use your imagination and you will find good uses for these rubber bracelets. In addition, these customized rubber bracelets are not only cheap, but they are also colorful and highly customizable. Chris Angeles is the founder of Kulayful Silicone Bracelets. They customize silicone bracelets. They offer the lowest prices backed up by a pricematch guarantee of 5%. Visit them at http://www.kulayful.com ]]> Speak Out And Promote Your Message. Put 'em On Wristbands! http://www.artwoo.com/article/speak-out-and-promote-your-message-put-em-on-wristbands http://www.artwoo.com/article/speak-out-and-promote-your-message-put-em-on-wristbands#comments Thu, 19 Oct 2006 20:27:08 +0000 rubber wristbandssilicone braceletsembossedtight budgetcolored rubbercomplicated designsavailable designs http://www.artwoo.com/article/speak-out-and-promote-your-message-put-em-on-wristbands rubber wristbands- a hit then, still a hit now. For almost 3 years now, rubber wristbands are used as a way of communicating people, organizations', and companies' message discretely.

We can see these colorful rubber wristbands being worn by people. These rubber wristbands always catch our attention because of their colorful design. We always tend to look at these rubber wristbands no matter who wears them. I know you know what I am talking about.

But did you know that there are a lot of varieties of these rubber wristbands? They come in different sizes, adult, medium and youth sizes. This means that they can be pretty much worn by adults, teenagers and children. You have a market for all age groups. You will see just about anyone, any age group, any generation, just wearing these bracelets for either fasion or to support someone.

What other are there for these rubber wristbands? These wristbands can be as simple as single-colored, and can be as complicated as multi-colored swirled wristbands. Most people on a prefer the single- wristbands because they are much cheaper as compared to the other ones with . But for people or organizations with budget to spare, they usually go for the multi colored bracelets.

There are also three processes manufacturers can produce. They can produce imprinted, debossed and rubber wristbands. The imprinted wristbands' message will be silk-screen printed on the wristbands, while the debossed and embossed rubber wristbands undergo the same process. The only difference is that the debossed rubber wristbands message will be raised, as compared to the engraved message of the embossed rubber wristbands.

So you see? You can use these colorful rubber wristbands for a lot of reasons. They can also be produced in different colors, processes and sizes. You can go for simple designs or you can go color-crazy. Chris Angeles is the founder of Kulayful . They customize silicone bracelets. They offer the lowest prices backed up by a pricematch guarantee of 5%. Visit them at http://www.kulayful.com ]]> Cold Stamping Foil http://www.artwoo.com/article/cold-stamping-foil http://www.artwoo.com/article/cold-stamping-foil#comments Thu, 14 Sep 2006 14:27:05 +0000 hot stamping foilhot stamping foilscold foilhot foilstamping presstheoreticallyaluminium http://www.artwoo.com/article/cold-stamping-foil cold foiling process, as the name implies, involves foil blocking without the use of heat. Traditional s require heat and pressure to transfer the foil from the carrier film to the substrate being printed, whereas cold foiling does not.

A generally consists of a polyester carrier, or, more rarely, polypropylene or cellulose film, a release layer, a lacquered layer, the colour which determines the shade of gold or coloured metallic effect, a layer of vacuum deposited and finally a sized layer to give adhesion to the printed stock. A cold foil has basically the same structure, though cold foiling usually requires a thinner aluminium layer, and the adhesive layer is not always necessary.

The hot stamping foil is applied to the stock by means of a heated die, set at a temperature of between around 100 Celsius to over 200C, depending on the type of being used and the area being blocked. The heat activates both the adhesive layer and the release layer, and allows transfer of the foil from the carrier film according to the design of the die.

A cold foil, on the other hand, requires no heat and adhesion is achieved by means of a completely different mechanism. In cold foiling the design is not applied by means of a heated die, but is printed in the form a UV activated adhesive. Any printing technique can be used in cold foiling, though offset litho and flexo are the most common. The run is started, the design applied using UV adhesive from printing plate or blanket, web and cold foil are brought together through a nip then the sandwich passed under UV lamps which cure the adhesive. The cold foil and print webs are separated and rewound. Since the UV has to penetrated the aluminium layer, this is thinner in cold foiling than with hot foiling. A cold foil must have an optical density low enough for it to sufficiently transparent to UV light to allow it to cure the adhesive in the short time available.

So, in a nutshell, cold foiling involves printing an adhesive, nipping the cold foil sandwich to it, curing, then separation, leaving the foil adhered to the stock according the printed design of the adhesive.

Traditional cold foiling is normally reel-to-reel and used in the self-adhesive labelling industry, but recent developments have allowed a viable sheet-fed process to be used.

Whatever method is used, cold foiling has yet to give the high shine of traditional hot foil stamping. The nip, composed of a metal roller and a rubber impression roller, has to spotlessly clean or pinholes will be seen in the finished result. Cold foil is prone to pin-holing and other visual defects. The separation in cold foiling is crucial, as is flatness of the web. Cold foiling is particularly prone to creasing if the webs are not completely flat when brought together,

ADVANTAGES

The advantages of cold foiling are:

1. In-line foiling. The cold foiling unit can be placed in-inline after the printing processes, and if required, between printing processes. In cold foiling, the process has been converted from a slow hot stamping process to a fast printing process using a cold foil. The printer therefore bypasses an additional relatively slow process through using a cold foil rather than a hot foil.

2. Fast set-up. The use of conventional printing methods such as offset allows fast set up of cold foil as against hot foil. There is no packing required in cold foiling to ensure even pressure to the substrate since the cold foil is applied to a wet adhesive.

3. The expense of having metal dies cut is eliminated with cold foil. The cold foiling process becomes more attractive for short runs, where previously dies costs could prohibit this.

4. Since we are using a printing process, there are fewer registration problems with cold foiling. The hot foil process frequently present problems in registration which require time to put right.

DISADVANTAGES

1. Cold foil print quality is not as good as that from hot foil. The brightness is generally lacking and pinholes are frequently a problem.

2. Cold foiling requires complete cleanliness if surface defects are to be kept to a minimum, and the hardness, cleanliness, alignment and pressure of the nip roller is extremely important.

3. The energy provided by the UV lamps must be properly maintained or the cold foil will not adhere to the partially cured adhesive. In cold foiling, the transmission of the UV energy through the foil is critical. Problems can be experienced with deep cold foil colours which act as UV absorbers, and foiling to black and deep blue substrates can be difficult in cold foiling since these colours contain pigments which act as UV absorbers and thus leaves less energy to cure the adhesive. For these reasons many suppliers do not offer cold foil in deep shades.

All in all, though, cold foiling is growing in popularity due to the increased profitability it gives, especially in areas where the very highest quality of foiling is not necessary. The newer offset cold foiling techniques are rapidly gaining ground on the quality of traditional hot foils, which is why most hot stamping foil manufacturers now include cold foil in their portfolio. Peter has been involved in the development and manufacture of both hot and cold foil systems for many years, and currently offers a range of foils on his website http://www.hot-stamping-foil.com where he gives tips and hints on foil stamping in general. ]]> A Review of the Stampin Up Income Opportunity http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-review-of-the-stampin-up-income-opportunity http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-review-of-the-stampin-up-income-opportunity#comments Thu, 02 Oct 2008 06:01:42 +0000 kanab utahsalt lake city utahstamp ordersriverton utahhome based business opportunitycode of ethicsstampin up http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-review-of-the-stampin-up-income-opportunity Stampin Up! Company was originally founded by two sisters, LaVonne Crosby and Shelli Gardner in 1988.

Both sisters were interested in finding a that involved their passion of rubber stamping.

The sisters searched and searched for such a business and quickly discovered nothing like it existed. Therefore, they decided to begin their own home based business, Stampin Up!

In the beginning were filled in Shelli's living room. They quickly outgrew the home and moved in to several different facilities. After outgrowing each one, they finally found a place they could call home, in Kanab, Utah, where the manufacturing side of the company is still located. However, in order to provide additional growth opportunities, the business's home office was moved to Salt Lake City, Utah. In 2004, a new facility was opened in Riverton, Utah. The company has now expanded its doors to include Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, France and Germany.

The company's first catalog was published in 1997. The catalog simply featured artwork that could only be found through Stampin Up! What began with only a small number of demonstrators have now grown to consist of tens of thousands of demonstrators.

The company credits its success to eight key principles: Relationships, Integrity, Personal Development, Balance, Efficiency, Growth, Change and Positive Environment.

The Stampin Up! Company is a proud member of the DSA or Direct Selling Association. The job of the DSA is to provide and enforce a that all members must strictly follow.

Stampin Up! sells their products through in home demonstrators. The demonstrators are able to set their own hours, work as many or as little hours as they choose, make some extra cash, all while having fun working with stamps. The demonstrators attend various different training sessions. As well, they are offered a variety of different incentives to help motivate their sales.

As a host of a Stampin Up! Workshop, you invite family and friends over to your home to learn about exciting techniques and products offered by a demonstrator. Stampin Up! Hostesses not only learn a variety of different stamping techniques, they also get to view new project ideas and have a great time with people they enjoy being with.

When you purchase the rubber stamps, they come unassembled. However, they are quite easy to assemble. You will need to trim the rubber part of the stamp as close to the image as possible. Then you will need to match the rubber stamps with their correct blocks and peel off the sticky label and apply. You will also need to apply the correct label to each stamp.

Before long, you will be on your way to creating unlimited projects with your new stamps.

What began as a way for two sisters to make some extra money, all while working from their home, has turned into a company spread throughout many countries. The company allows demonstrators to not only make extra money, but allows them to set their own hours. The demonstrators are able to sell products they enjoy working with, while being able to make lifelong friendships.You can read our Unbiased, expert review of Stampin Up from Brian Garvin and Jeff West at MLM Review Kings. This article may be used royalty free provided bio and links remain intact.]]> Tips On How To Really Fully Customize Your Own Silicone Wristband: A Must Read Before Ordering http://www.artwoo.com/article/tips-on-how-to-really-fully-customize-your-own-silicone-wristband-a-must-read-before-ordering http://www.artwoo.com/article/tips-on-how-to-really-fully-customize-your-own-silicone-wristband-a-must-read-before-ordering#comments Thu, 19 Oct 2006 20:27:02 +0000 rubber wristbandslivestrong braceletssilicone braceletsfirst contactbasicallyembossedturnaround time http://www.artwoo.com/article/tips-on-how-to-really-fully-customize-your-own-silicone-wristband-a-must-read-before-ordering rubber wristbands? These highly customizable wristbands are rubber wristbands made from 100% silicone. These rubber wristbands are an effective medium for promoting your event fundraisers.

But how do we really customize these rubber wristbands? These rubber wristbands are easy to customize and order. We don't call them highly customizable for nothing. What you do is you the manufacturer and tell them what design you would like to put on your bracelets. You tell them what message, color, process, design, and logo or image (if there is any) that you would like to be placed on your rubber wristbands.

There are three processes to choose from, imprinted, debossed, and bracelets. Imprinted wristbands' message will be imprinted on the while the debossed and embossed bracelets use the same method. The only difference between the two is that the debossed wristbands' message will be engraved onto the wristbands (more like the ), while the embossed wristbands' message will be raised.

Once you have requested the artwork, the customer representative will send you a quote. The artwork will be sent to you within the day or the next day at most. Once you receive the artwork and you are already confident with the design, you can move to the next step which is producing your rubber wristbands.

The production process of your rubber wristbands will start when the receipt of the payment has been verified. for your rubber wristbands will depend on the number of rubber wristbands you order. Usual turnaround for 200 wristbands is 14 days. Manufacturers require 10 days for production and 4 days to ship.

After this, all you have to do is wait for the bracelets. The Manufacturers will ship the bracelets will ship the rubber wristbands to the shipping address you will give them prior to production. Chris Angeles is the founder of Kulayful Silicone Bracelets. They customize silicone bracelets. They offer the lowest prices backed up by a pricematch guarantee of 5%. Visit them at http://www.kulayful.com ]]> Custom Silicone Bracelets For Major Causes And To Show Support http://www.artwoo.com/article/custom-silicone-bracelets-for-major-causes-and-to-show-support http://www.artwoo.com/article/custom-silicone-bracelets-for-major-causes-and-to-show-support#comments Wed, 18 Oct 2006 22:27:06 +0000 custom silicone braceletscustom rubber braceletscustom silicone wristbandssilicone rubberlance armstrongpricematchlivestrong http://www.artwoo.com/article/custom-silicone-bracelets-for-major-causes-and-to-show-support Lance Armstrong started wearing the bracelets with the writing "" on it, people started wearing it too. This signifies the trials and hardships Lance Armstrong passed in order to be an ace cyclist. It also signifies the awareness of cancer around the world, being more aware of this disease that affects the lives of many people.

But what are in these that make them so famous? One is that they are highly customizable, and second is that they are cheap to make.

But what are these custom silicone rubber bracelets? These are colorful silicone bracelets that are worn on the wrist with messages stamped on them.

with special designs are custom-made by manufacturers based on the specification of the customer. We can see ordinary custom rubber bracelets with simple designs being worn by other people. But did you know that you can also customize the rubber bracelets with other patterns like your country's flag or your schools colors with the school logo.

Some other foundations use these custom rubber bracelets for fundraisers and promotions. They could promote a certain date for a certain event. But what I normally see are the custom rubber bracelets with the US flag designed on it saying "Support Our Troops". These custom rubber bracelets were used for the war in Iraq. Now, I can also see custom silicone bracelets with messages for the current situation in the Middle East.

A lot of people were saying that these custom rubber bracelets were just a passing fad. I beg to differ. I think these bracelets will stay here for a long time. These custom rubber silicone wristbands will continue to evolve so that people from all walks of life could have one with their own message on it. Chris Angeles is the founder of Kulayful Silicone Bracelets. They customize silicone bracelets. They offer the lowest prices backed up by a guarantee of 5%. Visit them at http://www.kulayful.com ]]> Modern Cold Stamping Foils http://www.artwoo.com/article/modern-cold-stamping-foils http://www.artwoo.com/article/modern-cold-stamping-foils#comments Sat, 08 Dec 2007 15:25:01 +0000 self adhesive labelshot stamping foilreel printingcold foiluv lampstransparent filmsoptical density http://www.artwoo.com/article/modern-cold-stamping-foils cold foils devised as a dieless technique for applying a metallic finish to produced on reel to presses. There are many benefits of this process, and some disadvantages, although cold foiling has progressed a lot since then.

The benefits in reel to reel printing are obvious. If hot foiling is carried out in-line at the end of the printing process, then the press speed is limited by the foiling speed which is relatively slow. If the printing was maintained and the foil applied as a separate pass, there is a corresponding cost impact. Furthermore, the cost of hot foil dies is relatively high compared to a printing plate or sleeve and energy is needed to heat the die.

Reel to reel cold foiling involves printing a UV curable adhesive in the foil design needed, laminating the foil to the adhesive through a nip, curing the adhesive with and separating the foil from the printed web. The foil that is removed from its carrier film is in the design of the printed adhesive, since that has been UV cured and so adheres to the foil.

By using a cold foil, the speed is limited only by the strength of the UV lamps or the of the foil. The aluminum layer in the foil has to be thinner than that normally used in a to allow sufficient transparency to the UV light. True, this is irrelevant when the foiling is carried out directly to since the light can be directed through the back of the film onto the adhesive, but this is frequently not the case. The foiling is often carried out over an opaque white ink which can be silk screened onto to the label prior to the adhesive and then the foil applied. This places an opaque layer between the film and the foil, so that the beam has to pass through the lacquer layer or top coat of the cold foil.

The UV beam passes through the lacquer and aluminum layers to reach the adhesive, so the aluminum must be as transparent as possible. The more opaque it is, the more lamps are needed or the slower the running speed. Since printers want the lamps set in a fixed position, and not changed around for each type of job, all curing is generally carried out through the foil than through the film being printed.

Given that this can be done, then cold foiling is much faster than hot foiling, and of course there is no need for a die, thus saving not only on die-cutting costs but also on energy. A very appropriate saving these days. So why are all reel to reel jobs not blocked using cold stamping foils? Mainly due to the quality. Cold foiling is generally not as brilliant as hot foiling, and also most stamping foil manufacturers offer a very limited range.

They have also tended not be very print receptive. If the overprint is small enough, it can adhere, though the cold foil surface tends to be fairly low in surface energy (low dyne level). Larger printed areas tend to have poor scratch resistance and tape adhesion, though many customers accept this in return for the lower costs. Modern developments, however, are tending to overcome these problems though truly over printable cold foils are very difficult to find and depend very much on the type of ink being used.

Modern cold foil developments include sheet fed offset litho applications, whereby the adhesive is applied by traditional oxidation drying offset, and then the silver foil overprinted with oxidation drying offset transparent inks to produce an attractive colored metallic effect. This process is currently patented. Further developments involve offset UV adhesives and inks, though the adhesion of the UV ink to the foil surface is still an issue here.

The volumes of cold foil being used world wide are increasing at a rapid rate, and much of this is in the offset field, where the major European printing machine suppliers are offering purpose build equipment, and add-ons that can be retrofitted to a printer's existing equipment. The printing quality is improving as more development work is carried by the hot stamping foil producers, and the quality modern cold stamping foils is rapidly approaching that of hot foiling. If you are interested in cold stamping foils or in hot foiling, Paul's website http://www.hot-stamping-foil.com helps with many problems that foil blockers can face. The site is designed to be informative and instructive, and offers no products for sale. ]]>