3D Hubs "Rubber" Postage Stamp Mould and Stamp

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A unique design inspired by the 3D Hubs logo pendant available on Thingiverse, accessible at http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1317008, has been transformed into a "rubber" postage stamp for my 3D Hubs orders. I've long wanted to mark my 3D Hubs packages with a distinctive logo that lets the recipient know their parts have finally arrived, but I didn't want a straightforward label. Instead, I sought a subtle yet recognizable emblem that would speak to those in the know. To achieve this, I started with the original pendant model and edited it in Tinkercad to create a final stamp design. This positive model was then used to carve out a "negative" hole in a mold, which I would 3D print and fill with silicone. Concurrently, I designed a stamp holder to cradle the silicone stamp and keep my fingers clean during use. The end result is a compact stamper that works beautifully with a red ink pad on all my parcels. It produces a rustic-looking logo that's perfectly "stamped on." Please let me know what you think! I employed Siligum Moulding Paste (silicone) for the "rubber" stamp, which can be found on Amazon at http://amzn.to/2eZbZt9 as well as in hobby stores like HobbyCraft in the UK. Print Settings: Printer: Printrbot Simple 1405 Filament: 3DPrima 1.75 PLA - Dark Grey (available on Amazon at http://amzn.to/2gCAqAy) Filament used: 1.49m 4.48g Layer Height: 0.2064mm Temperature Ex1: 205°C Temperature Bed: Not applicable Perimeters: 2 at 0.4mm (0.8mm total) Infill: 20% Raft: No Brim: No Supports: None Speed: 30mm/s Time: Approximately 50 minutes Scale: 100% You can watch a YouTube video about the creation process here: https://youtu.be/VN42iNYzmgE