ComplicatedLady
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Post by ComplicatedLady on May 6, 2019 6:08:42 GMT
It’s been a while since I used clear unmounted stamps.
Of course, I break them out because I want to stamp something red.
Now, they have a hint of red/pink after I washed with water, soap and water, and a wet wipe.
They are still usable but you can definitely tell which ones were used in the new sets.
Any magic cleaner out there or did I choose poorly starting with red and it is what it is now?
One set is a new Kelly Purkey set and one is a CTMH kit from a few years ago—if that matters at all.
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Post by freeatlast on May 6, 2019 8:44:32 GMT
After using most inks, I just hit my stamps with a wet Absorber. If I’ve used a red or brown ink, I clean the stamp with Ulta Clean Stamp Cleaner, knowing that stamp will likely be permanently stained.
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GiantsFan
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Post by GiantsFan on May 6, 2019 13:31:37 GMT
After using most inks, I just hit my stamps with a wet Absorber. If I’ve used a red or brown ink, I clean the stamp with Ulta Clean Stamp Cleaner, knowing that stamp will likely be permanently stained. Same here. I usually only use a shammy and water. I don't bother cleaning stained stamps as long as all the ink is off. For nooks and crannies and red rubber I use HA Ultra Clean. |
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scrapnnana
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Post by scrapnnana on May 6, 2019 23:24:59 GMT
Some inks just stain.
I mostly use baby wipes, or a stamp scrubber with water.
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Post by marg on May 8, 2019 15:23:53 GMT
I use an absorber. Red ink always stains my stamps. I don't mind because sometimes I find it easier for placement next time, and they usually stamp better after using them a few times, too.
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Post by anniefb on May 8, 2019 19:32:52 GMT
Either baby wipes or an absorber. Very occasionally I use Stalin cleaner on very stained stamps but it’s not a good idea to use it regularly. Some inks stain more than others.
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Post by Embri on May 8, 2019 21:22:08 GMT
Microfibre cloth and homemade stamp cleaning solution (water, glycerine & baby shampoo) for me.
Some inks stain; it's just a fact of life. Don't stress over it too much.
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Post by CardBoxer on May 8, 2019 21:51:04 GMT
Usually water and a thick, small, microfiber cloth or Hero Arts/Stewart stamp cleaner and a microfiber cloth. Once in a while a Kirkland (Cosco) baby wipe, which I buy on Amazon. Staining Is normal, mostly happens with my yellows and reds.
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Post by craftmepink on May 9, 2019 0:02:27 GMT
I bought it at Michaels, the Recollections Stamp Cleaner Pad and Case. I use the Staz On Cleaner and spritz the pad with this. My stamps always come out clean.
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highsierra
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Apr 27, 2019 16:33:53 GMT
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Post by highsierra on May 15, 2019 19:45:56 GMT
I use most of the above mentioned but I also use Hero Arts cleaner, especially when I am using the same stamp in another color. It’s amazing what comes off using that even when I think the baby wipe cleaned it all up. I bought a big refill bottle of it from Joann awhile back. It may just be glycerin and water like someone above mentioned so that might be worth a try first.
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Post by artisticscrapper on May 20, 2019 3:15:42 GMT
I use water with dye ink and baby wipes with pigment. This goes way way back but I also use a small paint roller replacement pad. They were popular about 20 years ago and work really well since they’re like a super soft brush.
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