Harriet Tubman Stamp

thingiverse

Disheartened by the news that the Trump administration is reversing course on its plan to put Harriet Tubman's image on the $20 bill, I decided to take matters into my own hands and create this stamp to convert Jacksons into Tubmans myself. Despite anti-counterfeiting laws prohibiting the willful destruction or stamping of advertisements onto paper money, stamped currency remains acceptable for circulation as long as its denomination remains legible according to U.S.C. § 333 of the United States Code. A comprehensive explanation of the legality of currency stamping can be found here: https://blog.adafruit.com/2017/10/15/hey-steven-mnuchin-making-harriet-tubman-20s-seems-totally-ok-ustreasury-stevenmnuchin1/, and also here: https://www.stampstampede.org/faq/yes-its-legal/. The handle is 3D printed, while the stamp itself is laser engraved. Three versions of the stamp handle are available on Thingiverse, along with the necessary vector files for engraving the stamp. Materials needed include: Rubber: Available at https://www.rubberstampmaterials.com/laserengravablerubberandpolymer.aspx Ink pads: Found at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0056ETF8I/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 Glue: Purchased at https://www.amazon.com/Insta-cure-filling-Bob-Smith-Ind/dp/B0000DD1QQ Tethers (for stamping stations): Available at https://www.mcmaster.com/30345t542 Pre-made stamps are available for purchase through Etsy at http://tubmanstamp.etsy.com. Instructions on how to use the stamp can be found here: https://vimeo.com/250692555, while manufacturing videos are available here: https://vimeo.com/319394691. For more information, context, and history, visit https://tubmanstamp.com/. Custom handles (handle only, rubber stamp not included) are available to order through Shapeways: Classic handle - http://shpws.me/QKTB Slim handle - http://shpws.me/QKTA Minimalist handle - http://shpws.me/QKTC The stamp dimensions measure 2.35" x 2.78".