Clear stamp issue-HELP!

Poobah7206 · 11-25-2009, 08:39 AM

Most of the stamps I own are wood-mounted rubber stamps, but I have been slowly getting the acrylic ones.

When I use a clear stamp I never seem to get a clean image, no matter what brand I have used. When I ink up the stamp it looks like the ink is "beading" up like water does on a car after it has been waxed.

Is this normal? I'm wondering if I need to "treat" the stamps in some way before I use them. Could it be the ink? I primarily use Stampin' Up pads, they are not dried out b/c I have no problem with my rubber ones.

If you need an image to help "diagnose" my problem, I can provide one.

April · 11-25-2009, 11:40 AM

Wow, you are a mind reader! I just picked up the supplies last night to write a post about "prepping" acrylic stamps.

Some (most, not sure haven't tested yet) Acrylic stamps need to prepped before using. The best way I know to do that is rub them down with an Artist's White Eraser. I'm pretty sure it's the white one, haven't tested yet, others may work too... that's tonight's project. Stay tuned...

cindybelle86 · 11-25-2009, 02:07 PM

I've had the same problem with the beading....I discovered that the newer dye based and pigment based ink pads seem to work well. Anything water based beads up.

I have never heard of the artist's eraser, but I will have to try it out! Thanks!

Poobah7206 · 11-25-2009, 05:05 PM

Can you pick one of those erasers up at Michaels?

cindybelle86 · 11-26-2009, 11:02 AM

The good ones are in the artist's section - the aisle with all the oil paints, pastels, canvases and good brushes.

Poobah7206 · 11-26-2009, 12:14 PM

Thank You! My sister thinks she has one, so I will try hers out first.

11-25-2009, 08:39 AM	#1
Poobah7206 Staff Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: IL Posts: 1,512 Images: 785	Clear stamp issue-HELP! Most of the stamps I own are wood-mounted rubber stamps, but I have been slowly getting the acrylic ones. When I use a clear stamp I never seem to get a clean image, no matter what brand I have used. When I ink up the stamp it looks like the ink is "beading" up like water does on a car after it has been waxed. Is this normal? I'm wondering if I need to "treat" the stamps in some way before I use them. Could it be the ink? I primarily use Stampin' Up pads, they are not dried out b/c I have no problem with my rubber ones. If you need an image to help "diagnose" my problem, I can provide one. __________________ Raelynn My Blogs: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. My Countdown Counting down to: 1st Day of School Time for School, Time for School!

11-25-2009, 11:40 AM	#2
April Owner Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 5,424 Images: 692	Wow, you are a mind reader! I just picked up the supplies last night to write a post about "prepping" acrylic stamps. Some (most, not sure haven't tested yet) Acrylic stamps need to prepped before using. The best way I know to do that is rub them down with an Artist's White Eraser. I'm pretty sure it's the white one, haven't tested yet, others may work too... that's tonight's project. Stay tuned... __________________ April

11-25-2009, 02:07 PM	#3
cindybelle86 Staff Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: York, PA Posts: 581 Images: 140	I've had the same problem with the beading....I discovered that the newer dye based and pigment based ink pads seem to work well. Anything water based beads up. I have never heard of the artist's eraser, but I will have to try it out! Thanks! __________________ Stephanie To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. "And curiosity keeps leading us down new paths. We're always exploring and experimenting ..." - Walt Disney To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. My Countdown Counting down to: Autumn Trip to Williamsburg 28 days 4 hours 41 minutes

11-25-2009, 05:05 PM	#4
Poobah7206 Staff Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: IL Posts: 1,512 Images: 785	Can you pick one of those erasers up at Michaels? __________________ Raelynn My Blogs: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. My Countdown Counting down to: 1st Day of School Time for School, Time for School!

11-26-2009, 11:02 AM	#5
cindybelle86 Staff Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: York, PA Posts: 581 Images: 140	The good ones are in the artist's section - the aisle with all the oil paints, pastels, canvases and good brushes. __________________ Stephanie To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. "And curiosity keeps leading us down new paths. We're always exploring and experimenting ..." - Walt Disney To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. My Countdown Counting down to: Autumn Trip to Williamsburg 28 days 4 hours 41 minutes

11-26-2009, 12:14 PM	#6
Poobah7206 Staff Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: IL Posts: 1,512 Images: 785	Thank You! My sister thinks she has one, so I will try hers out first. __________________ Raelynn My Blogs: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. My Countdown Counting down to: 1st Day of School Time for School, Time for School!

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