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Post by Mandi (cards4ever) on Feb 18, 2024 15:02:52 GMT -6
PXL_20240218_195751802 by Gayle Churches, on Flickr PXL_20240218_195743973 by Gayle Churches, on Flickr This is the practice of using all the stamps to get used to putting on the ink and how much pressure to use. Most of these inks had not been used yet and non of the stamps have been used. I did not get very good images. Tomorrow I will start on Lesson 4 of 15. A year ago I watched lessons 1-3 but never did any stamping. Why do I buy stuff and never complete it? Do you need to "season" stamps? I don't have a black archival ink. I use the Stampin' Up black craft but it's pretty old. I may have to invest in that. I heard you can rub an eraser on them to condition it.
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Post by ScrapJAG on Feb 18, 2024 20:01:03 GMT -6
This is the practice of using all the stamps to get used to putting on the ink and how much pressure to use. Most of these inks had not been used yet and non of the stamps have been used. I did not get very good images. Tomorrow I will start on Lesson 4 of 15. A year ago I watched lessons 1-3 but never did any stamping. Why do I buy stuff and never complete it? Do you need to "season" stamps? I don't have a black archival ink. I use the Stampin' Up black craft but it's pretty old. I may have to invest in that. Clever! So, yes, the eraser (a white art eraser is preferable), or rubbing it on your arm, works. Or, if you have a StazOn ink pad, ink your stamp up with that, then let them dry.
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Post by grammachurch on Feb 19, 2024 13:36:07 GMT -6
I usually just rub them with my thumb to season my stamps. Sometimes that's enough but not always. If I'm still not getting a clear image I use my Versafine black ink and stamp the images three times on a scrap of white cardstock. I've heard you can use clear embossing ink too.
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Post by jenni on Feb 20, 2024 18:15:50 GMT -6
I’ve been working on my stamp books getting them stamped in my binders
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Post by gabriella on Feb 20, 2024 19:56:08 GMT -6
PXL_20240218_195751802 by Gayle Churches, on Flickr PXL_20240218_195743973 by Gayle Churches, on Flickr This is the practice of using all the stamps to get used to putting on the ink and how much pressure to use. Most of these inks had not been used yet and non of the stamps have been used. I did not get very good images. Tomorrow I will start on Lesson 4 of 15. A year ago I watched lessons 1-3 but never did any stamping. Why do I buy stuff and never complete it? Do you need to "season" stamps? I don't have a black archival ink. I use the Stampin' Up black craft but it's pretty old. I may have to invest in that. So some people prime their stamps. jennifer McQuire recommends stamping with Versamark ink and then cleaning. I don’t get it but… some people take a white rubber eraser and rub the back of their stamp. I have tried it and thinks it’s a good method. the method is use the most is …take your greasy fingers and wipe each stamp. Really rub the stamp . Then ink up with any ink and stamp. Clean stamp with stamp cleaner or bay wipe and stamp again. It usually works. but yes, I think stamps must be seasoned. I think it’s they way they are made , they just have some “stuff” on them
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