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Aneel: /* Starting from an SVG */

2025-06-06T17:34:07Z

Starting from an SVG

Aneel: /* = vTracer */

2025-06-06T17:31:51Z

= vTracer

Aneel: /* Starting from a bitmap image */

2025-06-06T17:31:36Z

Starting from a bitmap image

Aneel: /* Tinkercad: Download 3D Model */

2025-06-06T17:29:17Z

Tinkercad: Download 3D Model

Aneel: /* Resin or Filament? */

2025-06-06T15:22:43Z

Resin or Filament?

Aneel: /* Resin or Filament? */

2025-06-06T15:19:30Z

Resin or Filament?

Aneel at 22:00, 2 June 2025

2025-06-02T22:00:46Z

Aneel: /* Starting from a paper sketch */

2025-06-02T21:59:09Z

Starting from a paper sketch

Aneel: /* Starting from a paper sketch */

2025-06-02T21:58:45Z

Starting from a paper sketch

Aneel at 21:58, 2 June 2025

2025-06-02T21:58:23Z

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 == Starting from an SVG ==
-You can try throwing your SVG at this [https://makerworld.com/en/models/1037541-stamp-maker-customizable-stamps#profileId-1021711 Stamp Maker on MakerWorld], but I haven't had good result with complex SVGs.
+=== Stamp Maker ===
 The next step up the difficulty curve is [https://www.tinkercad.com/ Tinkercad]. After logging in, click the + Create button to start a new design.

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 If you have a photo or a bitmap source (eg. a JPEG or PNG file), you'll need to convert it to a vector.
-=== vTracer ==
+=== vTracer ===
 There are some tools that will let you try to vectorize a bitmap image with minimal prep work.

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 If you have a photo or a bitmap source (eg. a JPEG or PNG file), you'll need to convert it to a vector.
-You can try throwing your image at [https://www.visioncortex.org/vtracer/# vTracer] and see if it does a good job.
+=== vTracer ==
 [[File:Vtracer.png|none|thumb|Make sure this is set to B&W and fiddle with the sliders]]

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 [[File:Tinkercad Name.png|thumb|none|If you haven't already, name your project]]
 [[File:Tinkercad Export Command.png|thumb|none|Click the Export button]]
-[[File:Tinkercad Export.png|thumb|Export your project as an STL]]
+[[File:Tinkercad Export.png|thumb|none|Export your project as an STL]]
 == Print! ==

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 == Resin or Filament? ==
 The process described below will work for both Resin (SLA) and Filament (FDM) 3D Printers. Which should you choose? For fine details, you probably want Resin, but for simpler designs, Filament might be fine.
-[[File:Resin Stamp.jpg|none|thumb|Resin detail. Stamp is 30mm or 1.2" wide.]] [[File:Filament Detail.jpg|none|thumb|Filament detail. Stamp is 30mm or 1.2" wide]]
+{| class="wikitable"
 == Starting from a paper sketch ==

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 If you don't have favorite image-editing software, you can use something like the ad-supported [https://photopea.com PhotoPea]
-=== Using the Levels command ===
+=== PhotoPea: Using the Levels command ===
 Many image editing programs have a Levels command that lets you adjust the brightness/darkness of an image. Other commands that might be useful are Contrast or Curves.
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 You want to move the White Point so that all of the paper texture, extraneous shadows, and so forth are changed to pure white. You want to move the Gray Point to pretty close to the white point because we want this to be Black & White.
-=== Creating a Vector Image (SVG) ===
+=== PhotoPea: Creating a Vector Image (SVG) ===
 Many image-editing programs have a "Trace" or "Vectorize" command (thought *not* Affinity Designer 2).
 [[File:PhotoPea Vectorize Bitmap.png|none|thumb|Where to find the Vectorize Bitmap command in PhotoPea]]
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 You can try throwing your SVG at this [https://makerworld.com/en/models/1037541-stamp-maker-customizable-stamps#profileId-1021711 Stamp Maker on MakerWorld], but I haven't had good result with complex SVGs.
-The next step up the difficulty curve is [https://www.tinkercad.com/ TinkerCAD]. After logging in, click the + Create button to start a new design.
+The next step up the difficulty curve is [https://www.tinkercad.com/ Tinkercad]. After logging in, click the + Create button to start a new design.
-=== Importing your SVG ===
+=== Tinkercad: Importing your SVG ===
 [[File:Tinkercad Import.png|thumb|none|Click the Import button]]
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 [[File:Extruded Signature.png|thumb|none|The resulting extruded SVG]]
-=== Making a base ===
+=== Tinkercad: Making a base ===
 You need a flat surface to press on the surface of the clay. It can be any convenient shape, slightly larger than your SVG.
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 [[File:Tinkercad XY dimensions.png|thumb|none|Use the sizing controls to make the base slightly larger than your SVG]]
-=== Cruising the SVG onto the base ===
+=== Tinkercad: Cruising the SVG onto the base ===
 [[File:Tinkercad Cruise command.png|thumb|none|Use the Cruise command to move your SVG on top of the base]]
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 [[File:Tinkercad height adjustment.png|thumb|none|Make sure your SVG is a reasonable size. 2mm has worked well for me]]
-=== Mirror ===
+=== Tinkercad: Mirror ===
 Because this is a stamp, it will leave a reversed image when we press it down.
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 [[File:Tinkercad Mirror Controls.png|thumb|none|Click the horizontal arrows to mirror]]
-=== Download 3D Model ===
+=== Tinkercad: Download 3D Model ===
 [[File:Tinkercad Name.png|thumb|none|If you haven't already, name your project]]

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 Sketch your image until you like it or until it stops looking like anything at all.
-Let's assume you have a drawing on paper that you want to make a stamp out of. The first step is to take a picture of the image. A phone camera is more than adequate for this. That produces...
+Let's assume you have a drawing on paper that you want to make into a stamp. The first step is to take a picture of the image. A phone camera is more than adequate for this. That produces...
 == Starting from a bitmap image ==

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 == Starting from a paper sketch ==
-[[File:Aneels.jpg|thumb|none|A signature]] Sketch your image until you like it or until it stops looking like anything at all]
+[[File:Aneels.jpg|thumb|none|A signature]]
 Let's assume you have a drawing on paper that you want to make a stamp out of. The first step is to take a picture of the image. A phone camera is more than adequate for this. That produces...