A bulk-order guide for corporate gift programs and cultural institution buyers: choosing between Shoushan and Qingtian stone, briefing multi-language engraving, running the proof-and-impression approval loop, and planning around a 30-piece MOQ and 15-day proof samples. Includes a printable workflow you can reuse across annual gift cycles.
A name seal stamp is not a one-off purchase. For gift programs and institutional buyers, it is a repeatable item: you select a stone, brief the engraving, approve a proof, test the impression, and plan around a fixed MOQ and proof window. This guide walks through each step using our standard custom seal program so you can compare it against your own schedule.
Key takeaways
- Shoushan and Qingtian stones behave differently at the carving edge. Shoushan offers fine grain and verified quarry sources for detail work; Qingtian is the alternative for programs where the stone is the primary visual.
- The custom carved name seal supports multi-language engraving, so you can brief Latin, Chinese, or mixed character sets in one order.
- Standard size range: 2x2x6 cm to 4x4x10 cm.
- MOQ: 30 pcs. Carving proof samples: within 15 days.
- Every order includes an impression test to confirm a clean stamp before the full run is approved.
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Stone selection for corporate programs
Two stone families dominate bulk name seal stamp orders: Shoushan and Qingtian. Both are soft enough to carve cleanly by hand, but they differ in grain structure and how they present in a gift box.
Shoushan stone is known for fine grain and structural integrity. Our premium Shoushan seal stone (GMO-SC-001) is sourced from verified quarry sources and structurally tested for professional carvers and collectors. For a corporate run, the relevant point is consistency: fine grain holds small characters and fine line strokes without chipping along the edge.
Qingtian stone is the standard alternative in the same custom seal program. It is selected for orders where the stone body itself is part of the presentation. When you custom a carved name seal, you select Shoushan or Qingtian at the order stage.
| Decision factor | Shoushan stone | Qingtian stone |
|---|---|---|
| Primary use | Detail engraving, fine grain | Gift presentation, stone-forward programs |
| Quarry verification | Verified quarry sources (GMO-SC-001) | Selected in custom seal program |
| Structural check | Structural integrity testing | As per custom seal program |
| Best for | Tight character detail, mixed-language seals | Institutional awards, display pieces |
If your program mixes both stones, treat them as separate line items in the same order. The carving proof and impression test apply to each stone type because grain can change how ink transfers.
Briefing multi-language engraving
The custom carved name seal supports multi-language character engraving. That matters when a single gift program covers recipients in different regions, or when a seal combines a Latin name with a Chinese courtesy character.
Provide the following in your engraving brief. Missing any one of these is the most common cause of a proof round-trip:
- Exact character set per seal. Do not send a font name alone; send the characters as text.
- Reading direction and orientation. Decide whether the text is mirrored for stamping and how it aligns on the face.
- Size within the supported range: 2x2x6 cm to 4x4x10 cm. Smaller faces limit stroke width for dense characters.
- Per-recipient variation list. If each seal carries a different name, supply a numbered list so the proof can be matched line by line.
Multi-language orders should be briefed as a single document, not split across emails. The engraving workflow treats the whole run as one proof set, so an inconsistent brief forces a re-proof.
Engraving workflow at a glance
- Confirm stone type and dimensions.
- Submit the character brief and per-recipient list.
- Receive carving proof samples within 15 days.
- Review the proof and request corrections if needed.
- Run the impression test.
- Approve for full production.
The proof-sample and impression approval loop
Carving proof samples arrive within 15 days. The proof is where you check two separate things: character accuracy and physical impression quality. Treat them as two approvals.
Character accuracy. Compare each proof against your numbered list. Check for mirrored text, correct stroke count, and correct orientation for the intended stamping direction.
Impression test. Every order includes an impression test to confirm a clean stamp. The seal is pressed into ink paste and stamped onto paper so you can see edge clarity, fill, and whether fine lines survive the transfer. A proof that looks correct on the stone can still stamp unevenly if the face is not flat or the character strokes are too fine for the face size.
Do not move to full production until the impression is clean. If a character needs adjustment, correct it at the proof stage. Corrections after the full run are not recoverable on the same stones.
| Approval step | What you check | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Carving proof | Character accuracy, orientation, stroke count | Within 15 days |
| Impression test | Clean stamp, edge clarity, fill | With proof |
| Production release | Signed-off proof reference | After impression approval |
MOQ and lead-time planning
Minimum order quantity is 30 pcs. That applies to the custom carved name seal program and is the figure to use when sizing a gift run or estimating unit allocation per recipient tier.
The lead-time driver is the proof window, not the carving itself. Because proof samples take within 15 days, your delivery plan should treat the first 15 days as a fixed approval gate. If your program has a hard event date, work backward from that date and subtract the proof window first, then the production and packing time.
Two planning rules reduce slippage on repeat programs:
- Freeze the character list before the proof starts. Late additions restart the 15-day proof window for the affected seals.
- Approve the impression test in writing. The full run is released against that approval.
Custom presentation boxes are available for the custom seal. If you are building a complete gift set, the seal carving gift set (GMO-SC-005) includes seal stone, ink paste, carving knife, and ink pad in a custom presentation box — useful for programs where recipients are expected to try carving themselves.
If stone quality is the core of your program, review the premium Shoushan seal stone specification separately. For ensemble gifting, the seal carving gift set bundles the full toolset.
FAQ for gift program managers
Can I mix Shoushan and Qingtian stones in one bulk order?
Yes. Both are selected in the custom carved name seal program. Treat each stone type as its own proof and impression line so grain differences do not hide a stamping issue.
What is the minimum order quantity?
30 pcs.
How long do proof samples take?
Within 15 days. The impression test is included with the proof.
Can you engrave names in more than one language?
Yes, the custom seal supports multi-language character engraving. Submit the exact characters and reading direction in the brief.
What size should I choose for a dense character set?
The supported range is 2x2x6 cm to 4x4x10 cm. Denser characters need more face area; choose toward the larger end and confirm with the proof.
Are presentation boxes available?
Yes, a custom presentation box is available for the custom seal, and the seal carving gift set ships in a custom presentation box.
Next step
To move a bulk name seal stamp order forward, decide your stone type, draft the per-recipient character list, and confirm your target delivery date. We will return carving proof samples within 15 days and run the impression test before production release. Start with the custom carved name seal page for the standard program.
This guide describes the standard custom carved name seal program. Specifications are as stated on the product pages; confirm current terms with the supplier before committing a production schedule.