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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2022 0:52:20 GMT
Is it still safe to use baby wipes to clean rubber stamps? I haven't stamped in YEARS and am getting back into it. Bought some new mounted rubber stamps at JoAnns thanks to their buy 2 get 1 free sale. Is there a better way to clean them now? I remember using baby wipes back in the day (2000-2009) but if there is something better please share. Thanks  |
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Post by scrapaddict702 on Mar 23, 2022 1:27:28 GMT
There are stamp cleaning 'towels' that are much better. You know how crafting stuff is, though. Branded for other uses, it is cheaper for more product. The new material used is essentially the 'Absorber' cloths. They work great but do need to be ran under water often as they do dry out.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2022 2:09:24 GMT
There are stamp cleaning 'towels' that are much better. You know how crafting stuff is, though. Branded for other uses, it is cheaper for more product. The new material used is essentially the 'Absorber' cloths. They work great but do need to be ran under water often as they do dry out. Is that the shammy like towel I have seen in videos? |
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Post by FurryP on Mar 23, 2022 5:55:27 GMT
There are stamp cleaning 'towels' that are much better. You know how crafting stuff is, though. Branded for other uses, it is cheaper for more product. The new material used is essentially the 'Absorber' cloths. They work great but do need to be ran under water often as they do dry out. Is that the shammy like towel I have seen in videos? Yes, it is. |
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Post by GiantsFan on Mar 23, 2022 15:10:01 GMT
I prefer using a "shammy" (Aborber type cloth mentioned above). But I also use stamp cleaner (Hero Arts or Ranger) and a flour-sack towel, because sometimes I forget to wet the shammy. I you decide to use a shammy, you want it wet but not sopping.
If you use baby wipes, makes sure they are alcohol and lotion free. I have/use baby wipes for for inky fingers only.
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Post by papersilly on Mar 23, 2022 16:51:29 GMT
i use baby wipes extra soaked in a concoction of aloe vera, a bit of 50% rubbing alcohol and a touch of lavender essential oil. i use the wipes for my hands too so i like a little scent to the wipes (this the essential oil).
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Post by scrapnnana on Mar 23, 2022 17:01:45 GMT
I used to use baby wipes, but now I use a stamp shammy. Love it!
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Post by anniefb on Mar 23, 2022 17:52:49 GMT
I use either baby wipes or an absorber type cloth. Sometimes the baby wipes are just more convenient.
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Post by kiera on Mar 23, 2022 21:11:53 GMT
I use a microfiber cloth and some StāzOn cleaner - you can get the cloths for cheap at a hardware store. I got a pack of 4 for around $3 at Harbor Freight.
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Post by refugeepea on Mar 23, 2022 22:27:49 GMT
I don't know if it's safe but I'm an infrequent stamper and use baby wipes. Sometimes I'll use a dark dishcloth or washcloth that is slightly damp when I'm doing a lot of stamping at once.
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Post by mamagidget on Mar 24, 2022 14:09:30 GMT
I switched to the Absorber (well, a piece cut from the Absorber), because I got sick of the lint on my stamps after using baby wipes.
I keep a chunk of absorber in a little mostly airtight jar, so I don't have to rewet it too often. A plastic baggie would also work.
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