Artwork Creation/Proof Time: 1-2 Business Days.
Stamp Production time: 1 day after Proof Approval.
Artwork Type & Quality:
- Black and White Graphic Art: Ideal art is your design in black on a white background. All black areas of the art will be engraved and raised in wax.
- Art with shadings or color: If you do not have black and white art, our expert Graphic Art department can convert most art. If you are not sure whether your art is suitable as is, please send us your art and we will review and advise what is possible. In some instances, additional Fees may apply if there is substantial artwork needed.
- File Type: Preferred File Type: Adobe Illustrator or similar vector-based software.
- All Acceptable File Types: AI, EPS, TIFF, PSD, PDF, JPG, PNG, GIF.
Proofing Process:
- Artwork for orders submitted will receive a first proof within 1-2 Business Days.
- Our Custom Department generates a detailed proof after the order is placed online. We offer white glove expert analysis, including sizing and other recommendations if needed to improve the outcome and quality of your seal. We provide one free revision if you wish changes in your original proof. You can also change the art or cancel the order up until final proof approval.
Reversing Art: We will reverse your art in the engraving process so please submit your art as you wish to see it in the final outcome in wax.
How to Choose your Die Size (the engraved part of your stamp):
Basic Rule: The more detailed the art, the larger the die size should be. It is simply a fact that as you shrink art, details merge - so the larger the better.
Words & Text Minimum Size: When creating your Family Crest Artwork for engraving we will make sure that the art fits the minimum specifications.
Optional Prepaid Art Fees/Artwork Creation:
Our basic free service includes all file preparations for engraving, basic colored art conversion (if possible without additional artwork changes) and basic line thickening for the best outcome where possible. However, if your Artwork needs additional adjustments or you wish a redesign of an existing art, we offer this service for an additional fee which will be quoted upon receipt and examination of your art.
PRO TIP: Script and Lowercase fonts can present a challenge in that they are smaller and thinner in nature. Uppercase and Block letter fonts are ideal for legibility, so we strongly recommend any text for Family Crests be in upper case lettering.
PRO TIP: Please remember all waxes are not created equal!!! We recommend using Premium Quality waxes with your stamp and avoiding plastic, faux type waxes that will not hold an impression well.
