Tried to make a stamp today with my 3D printer using PLA for the handle and TPU for the stamp. Results are meh. Maybe the flow rates arenโ€™t right which leaves the gaps. I did use the iron feature on the top layer too.

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Thatโ€™s somewhat better. 100% infill (was 20%) and top iron at 20% flow (was 10%). Also using the TPU (85A) manufacturer settings file for Bambu P1S.

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Stamps, stamps, stamps!

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Are you using an open source file (stl or obj) for the stamp? Would like to make stamps too! Inspiring!

@AasaMariaHedberg I started with this model for the handle. Then sized a 10mm tall base that was 5mm larger than the artwork. Extrude the stamp part 2mm tall. And then the print settings in the previous posts. Have fun!

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2763926

TPU Stamp by conorwalsh

Custom stamp for use with a standard ink pad.The stamp is divided into 3 parts the main stamp body, a cap for the stamp to stop the ink from drying and a replaceable section for the text which should be printed in TPU.To add text use your preferred design tool to add 5mm tall text and extrude 2mm up, the stamp can accommodate 1 or 2 lines of text. Don't forget to mirror your text before you print!

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@paulrickards Brilliant! ๐Ÿ’พ
@billgoats Now I'm curious about printing wax seal stamps like the ones you use.
@paulrickards Oh, that'd be fun! I wonder how the heat of the melted wax would be against the stamp. I get my wax sticks off ebay; they're not very expensive and have a wick down the middle like a candle.
@billgoats It's possible it might deform the stamp. I'm attaching the TPU stamp to the handle with hot glue and that's enough to deform the PLA.
@paulrickards Or it might meld together. Or you do need to wait for the wax to cool before you lift the stamp off, so that might just take a long time... will be interesting to find out!

@paulrickards @billgoats do it and report back. I'm curious what filament would work best

Usually seals are done in metal to suck the heat from the wax quickly. So you'd need something with good thermal conductivity

@paulrickards the floppies are super cute! I was wondering if I could make something similar using Blender. It's the only 3D software I know a little but I'm well aware that it's not so great for 3D printable models 

@byruit I'm sure Blender would work fine. I did these in Tinkercad. More details:

https://mastodon.social/@paulrickards/115338590186938978

@paulrickards @sindarina Using TPU for the stamp image part?
@paulrickards you cracked the secret formula! Now tell us the details. TPU settings?
@andypiper Answers in the thread!
@paulrickards now I know what I'm doing tonight

@paulrickards Ooh... these are SO NICE!

Btw: Do you know my icon cards? ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

https://makerworld.com/en/models/32512-apple-macintosh-icon-plates#profileId-30616

Apple Macintosh Icon Plates - Free 3D Print Model - MakerWorld

Download this free 3D print file designed by LAYERED. Boost MeDeveloping these models is a true labor of love, but it requires significant time, effort, and numerous tests to ensure they are easy to print. Each test print uses filament, and perfecting the models can take many iterations.If you enjoy my work, your support would mean the world to me. It helps me keep creating high-quality, innovative designs and motivates me to push further.Thank you for your support, and stay healthy! ๐Ÿคž๐ŸผSusan Kare is an American artist and graphic designer, who contributed interface elements and typefaces for the first Apple Macintosh personal computer from 1983 to 1986. She was employee #10 and Creative Director at NeXT, the company formed by Steve Jobs after he left Apple in 1985. โ€“ WikipediaWell, as a tribute to all these great graphical elements I made a set of plates with the most favorite ones. Just put them down with the included base, frame them all together or individually and hang them on the wall or use them as refrigerator magnets. To get the pixels clean and sharp, I recommend to print everything with a 0.2mm Nozzle. A 0.4mm nozzle will also work, but it will be better with the 0.2mm. The print time with the finer nozzle is about twice as high as with the larger ones. Color it as you want and print it upside down, if possible on a structured PEI plate. This guaranties a smooth surface. The current set of plates is designed so that you can stand them up with the base. If anyone needs cutouts for small magnets on the back, please let me know. I will gladly fulfill your wishes. Also if you want a specific icon to go with it, please contact me. Actual these icon plates are available:AlertBombCommandFillFloppy DiskHappy MacMac ClassicMacPaintMoof the DogcowSad MacSpray PaintTrashcan

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@paulrickards omggggg these are adorable! !!!!