Standard removable head
- First inking
- 15–20 drops total
- When the mark fades
- 10–12 drops total
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How to refill a golf ball stamp
A fading mark usually needs a little fresh ink, time to absorb, and a test impression. The aim is an evenly inked face, not a flooded one.
4-minute read · Use the refill ink supplied for your stamp
Find your personal stampUse the refill method for your stamp head. Add ink slowly and test after resting.
Check your stamp head first
How much ink should you add?
Our supplied instructions show two inking methods. Use the method that matches your stamp head, not both. These amounts are for our stamp system; other stamps may need different amounts.
Head with refill holes
- First inking
- 4 drops per hole
- When the mark fades
- 2 drops per hole
Add ink slowly and stop if it pools instead of absorbing. Do not combine a total-drop dose with a per-hole dose.
Standard removable headFollow the total-drop amount.
Head with refill holesFollow the amount per hole.
These are two different refill methods. Use the method for your stamp head, and stop if ink pools instead of absorbing.
Refill, rest, test
Prepare a clear surface
Set out the matching refill ink, a tissue or lint-free cloth, scrap paper and a spare golf ball. Protect the work surface from drips.
Use the ink supplied or specified for this stamp. Office and craft inks are not interchangeable with your refill ink.
Remove the head carefully
Hold the body securely and gently detach the removable stamp head to expose its refill area. Avoid touching or bending the engraved face. Keep the cap and head where they will stay clean.
If your head does not release as expected, check the supplied instructions or contact us rather than forcing it.
Add the matching dose slowly
Follow one of the two methods above. Distribute the drops evenly over the designated refill area or into the refill holes. Give each drop time to absorb.
Work on the end that needs ink. A clear impression on the other end is not a reason to refill it.
Let the ink absorb for 10–30 minutes
Leave the head resting on a protected surface while the ink spreads through it. Do not stamp immediately after adding ink. Blot visible surface excess gently with a clean tissue.
Reassemble and test
Refit the head securely. Make a test impression on scrap paper after every refill. If the result is too wet, blot and test again until the edges look clean.
Try a spare, clean and dry golf ball before marking the rest. Press straight with even pressure, lift straight up, and let the mark dry before touching it.
If the result still needs work
Too wet or smudged
Stop adding ink. Let it absorb, blot excess from the face, and make paper tests. Keep the stamp still during contact.
Still light or patchy
Check for lint, an uneven press or a wet ball. Give a recent refill the full resting time before deciding whether it needs more.
Leaking or not absorbing
Do not keep topping it up. Protect the surface, keep the stamp upright and contact us with a photo of the head and the ink bottle.
Refill questions, answered
How often should I refill it?
Use the impression as your guide. Refill when a clean stamp face and an even press still produce a noticeably faded mark. There is no fixed refill schedule for every design or golfer.
Can I pour in the whole bottle?
Add the stated drops gradually. Filling by the bottle is not a measured refill method and can overload the head.
Do both ends need ink at the same time?
No. Each end is used independently. Refill only the end whose impression is fading.
How long after refilling can I stamp?
Our supplied instructions say to let the ink absorb for 10–30 minutes. Then make a paper test. Stamp a ball when the impression is complete without pooled ink or wet edges.
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