| Self-inking stamps are characterized by their separate | | | | Self-inking stamps are flexible to use as they can be |
| die and re-inking pad, incorporated into a convenient | | | | dismantled easily. This facilitates changing the ink color |
| spring-loaded mount. Pressing down on the top of the | | | | at will. Self-inkpads are available in small to large sizes |
| mount makes the stamp impression. The stamp die | | | | varying upon the number of lines. These stamps also |
| rotates away from the pad and down on to the area | | | | do away with the need to carry a separate stamp |
| to be stamped. Self-ink stamps are mid-priced, and | | | | and inkpad, adding to the convenience factor. The |
| they cost more than conventional stamps, but less | | | | stamps are recyclable, hence when a change of |
| than pre-inked stamps. | | | | information is required on the stamp, only the rubber |
| The number of lines and the mount size determines | | | | die needs to be changed. |
| the prices of self-ink stamps. Usually, 6 self-ink mount | | | | Self-ink stamps are made of heavy-duty plastics |
| sizes are available. Care should be taken to avoid | | | | designed to give years of clear, quality impressions. |
| banging or applying excessive pressure on these | | | | Other features include non-slip rubber feet, clear label |
| self-inking stamps. The stamps should be pressed | | | | window to show full stamp text, and a secure locking |
| down firmly over the area to be stamped and | | | | mechanism. The stamp has an easy access pad, |
| pressure should be applied evenly. The advent of | | | | which can be re-inked or changed to give you |
| self-ink stamps has ensured consistent impressions | | | | thousands of additional quality impressions. |
| and allows easy alignment to information on brochures, | | | | It is a useful tool used to ease the problems of drying |
| business cards and envelopes. A single ink refill would | | | | ink in a regular rubber stamp inkpad. |
| enable the user to make thousands of impressions. | | | | |