Choose a stamp by what it prints, the surface and whether the date or wording needs to change. The Lulu Labels range includes fixed messages, custom text, daters and clothing-specific products. This guide is a route to the detailed product comparisons, not a claim that every stamp uses the same mechanism or supplies.
Three kinds of stamp
Fixed-message stamps print existing phrases or artwork. Motivational teacher designs and some medical wording stamps are examples. Choose the actual phrase and language you need; fixed artwork does not imply same-week availability. The teacher stamp guide compares marking, motivational and date formats.
Custom-text or artwork stamps carry your chosen information. Rectangle, round and square options suit different layouts; check imprint dimensions and legibility rather than assuming any wording will fit. Our custom stamp size guide lists rectangle dimensions and recommended lines. Approval tools and personalisation fields vary by product.
A dater combines wording with an adjustable date. The teacher signature dater is listed with an optional signature and up to two text lines; custom rectangle daters are another option. Check the model's date range, imprint space and signature requirements before ordering. A stamped signature is not automatically acceptable wherever an original signature is required.
Paper or fabric
Ink and surface compatibility matter as much as shape. The personalised clothing stamp is black textile ink for suitable light fabrics, applied directly to the garment rather than its care-label surface. That is not a wash-count guarantee or a reason to put document ink in a clothing stamp. The clothing stamp guide explains the fabric checks and confirmed refill options.
Match the stamp to the job
| Task | Option to compare | Check first |
|---|---|---|
| Repeated classroom wording | Marking or motivational stamp | Phrase, language and school policy |
| Business name or artwork | Custom text or logo stamp | Layout, size and surface; test QR codes at final size |
| Changing dates | Dater | Date band and imprint space |
| Professional paperwork | Practice or legal wording stamp | Authority and actual documentation requirements |
| Suitable light clothing | Textile-ink clothing stamp | Fabric and care instructions |
A stamp does not establish legal authority, clinical facts or regulatory compliance. A medical phrase is not a clinical assessment, and there is no universal legal-stamp bundle prescribed by this guide.
Keeping it printing
Identify the exact mechanism and ink before buying a pad or bottle. A faint impression does not prove that a new pad is the only fix. Our replacement pad and ink guide explains the compatibility checks, including the difference between ordinary and textile ink.
Check the chosen product's current price, wording, model and approval arrangements. Our shipping policy allows five working days for manufacturing before collection or shipping; courier delivery takes additional time. Confirm availability and deadlines for an event or school term.