What Are Custom Stamps?
Custom stamps are reusable hand stamps built around a die engraved with your own logo, address, or message. Self-inking models re-ink automatically on every press, so one stamp can brand boxes, mailers, invoices, and thank-you cards. Teal Packaging supplies custom self-inking stamps from 50 units, with free design help and free US shipping.
Because the design is made from your logo, address, or message, you stop hand-writing repetitive details and keep your branding uniform across every order you ship. A single stamp can mark thank-you notes, flag mailers as fragile, or add a return address to outbound parcels in one motion.
Which Type of Custom Stamp Do You Need?
Self-inking stamps fit most business jobs: the die flips against a built-in ink reservoir on every press, so they keep a steady pace at a desk or packing station with no separate pad. Traditional rubber stamps allow larger dies and more ink choices. The product on this page is the self-inking model, engraved to your exact artwork.
| Stamp type | How it works | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| Self-inking | Built-in reservoir re-inks the die on each press | Repetitive jobs: invoices, packing slips, return addresses, thank-you cards |
| Traditional rubber | Hand die pressed onto a separate ink pad | Larger artwork, textured kraft surfaces, specialty ink colors |
| Pre-inked | Ink is held inside the die itself | Fine detail, small type, intricate logo work |
What Can You Put on a Custom Stamp?
Any artwork that reads as bold line art: a logo or wordmark, a return address, a short thank-you message, a social handle, or operational marks such as Fragile or This Side Up. Solid shapes and clean lines stamp crisply; fine gradients and photographic detail do not, which is where free design help earns its keep.
- Logo and wordmark: the everyday branding stamp for bags, boxes, and receipts
- Return address: one press replaces a printed label on outbound parcels
- Thank-you message: personalizes packing slips and note cards at scale
- Operational marks: Fragile, This Side Up, or order-checked marks for the pack station
Teal includes free design help with every stamp order, plus two revision rounds and a digital proof, so your artwork is converted into stamp-ready line art before anything is engraved.
How Does Ordering Custom Stamps Work?
Ordering runs the same way as any Teal custom product: artwork in, proof out, production after approval. The minimum order is 50 units, and shipping within the US is free.
- Send your artwork or idea. A finished logo file works, and so does a rough sketch. Design help is free.
- Review your digital proof. You get two revision rounds to adjust layout, size, and wording.
- Approve the proof. Nothing is engraved or printed until you sign off.
- Production. Runs from about 7 business days after proof approval; complex or high-volume orders take longer.
- Delivery. Add 2 to 5 business days for US delivery, with express and economy options available.
Should You Stamp Your Packaging or Print It?
Stamp when your volume is small or your packaging is plain: one stamp brands the kraft boxes, tissue, tags, and mailers you already own. Print when you ship at volume and want a finished, consistent look on every unit. Teal supplies both, so you can start with a stamp and move to printed boxes without switching vendors.
| Custom stamp | Custom printed packaging | |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront commitment | From 50 stamps; each stamp brands many pieces | From 50 boxes (specialty rigid 100+), from $0.44 per unit at volume |
| Look | Hand-stamped, single ink color, artisanal | Full-color print plus foil stamping, embossing, debossing, spot UV, soft-touch |
| Labor | You press every piece | Boxes arrive finished and ready to pack |
| Consistency | Varies with pressure and surface | Identical on every unit |
| Best for | Small batches, markets, early-stage brands | Retail-ready runs, gifting, subscription shipments |
Surface matters on the stamp side. Smooth kraft paperboard (300 to 400gsm) and white SBS take an impression cleanly, while heavily textured corrugated flute can break up fine lines, so keep stamped artwork bold on shipping boxes.
Pair Your Stamp with Boxes, Kits, and Fulfillment
A stamp brands what you already have; the rest of the Teal catalog covers what you ship it in. Browse ready-to-order boxes with live per-unit pricing in the online shop, or go fully custom with custom gift boxes and custom PR boxes that print your branding instead of stamping it. Teams building onboarding mailers often pair stamped note cards with startup welcome kits, and if you would rather not hand-pack every parcel, Teal's kitting services out of West Chicago assemble your inserts, cards, and boxes into finished shipments.
Custom Stamps FAQ
What is the minimum order for custom stamps?
The minimum order is 50 units, the same floor as most Teal custom products, and specialty rigid items start at 100 or more. Ready-to-order products in the online shop carry their own per-product minimums, so note your target count on your quote request and Teal will confirm which lane fits.
How long does a custom stamp order take?
Production runs from about 7 business days after you approve the digital proof, and complex or high-volume orders take longer. US delivery adds 2 to 5 business days, with express and economy shipping options. Shipping within the US is free.
Do I see a proof before my stamps are made?
Yes. Every order includes a digital proof and two revision rounds, and nothing is engraved until you approve it. Design help is free, so a rough logo file or a sketch is enough to start.
Will a custom stamp work on kraft boxes and mailers?
Yes, on the right surface. Smooth kraft paperboard and white SBS take a crisp impression, while heavily textured corrugated flute can blur fine detail, so use bold artwork on shipping boxes. For a finished full-color look at volume, printed packaging is the better tool.
Can I get samples before ordering?
Teal offers a free sample kit for $19.99 shipping, credited to your first custom order. It is a packaging sample kit rather than a stamp sample, so use it to plan the boxes, tissue, and inserts your stamp will pair with.
Can one vendor handle my stamps, boxes, and shipping?
Yes. Teal Packaging supplies custom stamps and custom printed packaging and runs the fulfillment, so one vendor covers both and your branding stays consistent across everything you send. Kitting, assembly, pick-pack, storage, and shipping to recipients run from West Chicago, Illinois.
Ready to order? Request a free quote, call (224) 546-8325, or email info@tealpackaging.com.
How to Order Custom Self Inking Stamps
Ordering custom self inking stamps is simple:
- Submit a quote request with your dimensions, quantity, and design references
- Receive quote guidance within one business day
- Send your artwork or work with our design team (free dieline + 2 revision rounds)
- Approve the digital proof and production begins
- Standard production runs from about 7 business days after proof approval; complex or high-volume orders take longer
