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Using Clear Stamps
Handy Hippo - step-by-step photo instructions for those new to stamping with acrylic blocks
Conditioning Your Clear Stamps...if you have a problem with ink beading on the stamp surface.
Tutorial
- eliminate beading by using an eraser
Or try inking up a problem stamp with a clear embossing ink pad, and then letting it dry before using your regular ink pad over it. This helps the ink adhere better.
Where to buy Acrylic Blocks
eBay UK - current 3-pk search results
Ink Pad Guide
monkeyhousehobby - discusses when to use the various types
Where to buy Versafine Ink Pads
eBay UK - current Versafine search results
- safe for clear stamps, according to various stamping blogs
- this ink gives you extremely fine detail so perfect for detailed/art stamps
- use with watercolouring techniques with no bleeding
- natural oil-based pigment ink dries instantly
- pad lasts 3-5 times longer than regular inks
- raised pad, inks any size stamp (turn stamp upside down and tap ink pad all over image)
- caution advised regarding Copic markers for colouring in, as they are alcohol based - some users report Versafine stamped images bleeding with those, whereas others say they have no trouble
Using EZ MountEZ Mount Instructions - step-by-step illustrated how-to guide
- Used for adhering red rubber stamps temporarily to acrylic blocks
- Could provide cushioning for larger clear polymer stamps to stamp more evenly, if required (not needed for adhesion, as clear stamps cling to blocks on their own)
- EZ Mount sheets now resized for the UK market, almost an inch longer
Where to buy EZ Mount
eBay UK - current EZ Mount search results
- buy-it-now auctions from seller toysandtrains10 recommended, if listed
- only 25p postage extra per additional sheet or 2-pk
- above combined postage valid if bought in same transaction from this seller
Joanna Sheen - currently (Mar 2013) £3.99/sheet, £1.50 pnp under £9, free pnp on all orders over £9.
Helen's Hobbies & Crafts - currently (Mar 2013) £3.35/sheet, postage by weight starting at £2.20 but can fit multiple items into that weight band (750g), uses strong book mailers for packaging, arrives in good condition. Starts costing less than from Joanna Sheen if you buy 4 or more sheets.
