Scene Maker: Space Stamp Set

Scene Maker: Space Stamp Set

A 40-piece collection of rubber stamps that will help anyone create a dynamic space scene or maybe just add a little handmade cosmic flair to their projects.
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This project is part of 🧬 Super League of Science '26 , running from September 8th – September 29th, 2026. Learn more

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About the Set

Every piece in this set draws on something real: the banded ring systems of the outer planets, cloud-layered gas giants, historic spacecraft, icy moons, crater fields, comets, and the star-strewn dark between them. fourty original illustrations, each mounted as a deep-cut rubber stamp on a solid wood block.



Now the scene-making starts. Stamp a ringed giant low on the page, scatter a starfield behind it, set a small moon drifting off the edge — every journal spread, envelope, or card can become your own corner of the solar system. Two ink pads are included, so your worlds don't all have to match.



All original artwork, inspired by real mission images. Small-batch made.
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The Stamps

We already have 5 prototype stamps made featuring some of our original art: 2 moons, 2 ring systems, and 1 gas giant! We already have some standard ink pads, and they also sent two prototype opaque stamp pads with the samples.

NOTE: We’re considering offering an opaque ink option for anyone who might want to use them on black paper—because, you know… space. We'll poll on that soon.

Our first sample set of five


The Stamp Rubber
This is the best part. You can see the details best in the standard ink examples below. Almost every hairline in the Ganymede stamp is present in the print. You can also clearly see each of Saturn’s rings, and the rubber did not close up on almost any added detail. 

On the “wood” side, the image will appear in black. This not only helps you locate a specific feature but also allows you to align your details with the scene you are making. It is easier to center the rings around a planet when you can see where they will "land."
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The Ink

Here is our first in-hand test of the stamps and inks.

The columns are the STANDARD INK | OPAQUE INK, and the ORIGINAL LINES on the far right:

actual stamp testing, standard ink, opaque ink and the original line work.


Go participate in the poll about the ink choices. 


I included the original linework to highlight the detail lost in specific areas. But honestly, the beauty lies in these imperfections. The textures and subtle blotches add to the charm of the final result. Places like Creative Market sell effects and brushes specifically to mimic this look. Clearly, people appreciate it enough to deliberately add it to their work. Especially in the age of AI.

The Standard Ink
Column 1… this is the clear winner to me. Just sharper all-around. The ink is less viscous, so it captures the image without gumming up at the edges.

Opaque Ink
Column 2… this is not too bad, really. If your goal is to print on darker paper, I think it's worth having this capability. The ink appears thicker and applies more like paint, so the edges aren't as crisp and are more likely to bleed and smudge a bit. The Ganymede actually looks almost blurry compared to the standard.
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The Box


This is a mock-up, but I did receive an unprinted prototype that includes a sleeve and tray. The tray slides out easily, and all the blocks fit within a 9x5 space, with the ink stamps stored on the side. 
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All the Art Included

Some of this is still in development, and we will likely vote on the final items, so please look out for those polls. Currently, there are 7 blanks shown below. We will probably vote on 3 of those, and I will create the remaining 4 over the next few days. The plan right now is for the full set to consist of 40 pieces.


From top left to right

  1. comet
  2. TK
  3. TK
  4. icy moon wide crack A
  5. Saturn rings
  6. Uranus rings
  7. Jupiter globe
  8. Perseverance Rover (or Curiosity)
  9. future Martian Roving Vehicle
  10. rocks A
  11. rocks B
  12. near mountain A
  13. astronaut EVA
  14. distant cryo-geyser
  15. TK
  16. Voyager (1 or 2)
  17. Artemis Lander Mark 2
  18. distant mountains A
  19. distant mountains B
  20. near cryo-geyser
  21. TK
  22. gas giant globe
  23. stars B
  24. TK
  25. near mountains B
  26. generic moon or dwarf planet
  27. stars A
  28. Artemis Orion capsule
  29. near mountains C
  30. icy moon deep crack B
  31. icy moon deep crack C
  32. TK
  33. Olympus Mons styled volcano
  34. Enceladus and ice venting
  35. TK
  36. dark side of the moon
  37. Ganymede
  38. Europa
  39. Io
  40. near cryo-volcano
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Incentives

Pre-launch followers — receive a Made Better with Science sticker.


Early Birds — receive a Voyager Mission sticker.

Previous Backers — receive a free mini-pin.
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Stretch Goals

AT 4.5K

We will add an Artemis Expansion Pack with at least 5 new stamps. More modules and astronauts for the upcoming return of humanity to the surface of the Moon!

AT 5.5K

We will add an Apollo Expansion Pack with at least 5 new stamps. More local space icons like our own Moon, astronauts, and the Apollo CSM, paying tribute to the historic program that took humanity to the surface of another world. 

AT 6.5K

We will add a Soviet Expansion Pack with at least 5 new stamps. This one will be fun. Soviet spacecraft look very different from American ones. Lots to work with, like Vostok, Sputnik, various Venus and moon landers!
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Add-Ons

T-SHIRTS



ENAMEL PINS





PRINTS



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Timeline

  • Campaign launches — Sept 7
  • Campaign ends — Sept 28
  • Surveys — sent about 3 days after the campaign closes (early October)
  • Production order placed — late September, as soon as we can project quantities. Manufacturing takes about 3 weeks.
  • Shipping from the factory — by sea, typically 3–4 weeks door-to-door, including customs
  • Arrival and fulfillment — sets should reach us in early-to-mid December, with backer orders going out as quickly as we can pack them

A note on holiday delivery: we're aiming for December, but ocean freight and customs mean we can't guarantee pre-Christmas delivery. If you're buying this as a gift, back the project and we'll send you a printable gift card with the artwork so there's something to wrap.

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Projected Shipping Rates

Current rates for a 2lb single set of stamps:

United States $12.50
Canada / Mexico $15.00
United Kingdom (w/VAT) $20.00
EU$ (w/VAT) 24.00
Australia, New Zealand, and Asia $16.00
Everywhere else $25.00

Of course, this will change if you add more sets and add-ons. But the basic one-box set is shown above.

🧬 Super League of Science '26

Welcome to the Super League of Science — a collection of independent crowdfunding campaigns united by a love of discovery, running from Sept 7th – 28th.


From dodos to deep space, bugs to birds, each project brings science to life through art, pins, apparel, and whatever else our imaginations conjure. Every creator runs their own campaign, but together we form something greater: a league that cross-promotes, cheers each other on, and invites backers to explore the full spectrum of science-inspired creativity.

Freebie: Back more than one project and you’ll score a free Made Better with Science sticker. ✨



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