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Post by pinklady on Apr 12, 2022 19:25:38 GMT
Altenew demonstrated their new stamp positioning tool at Creativation. I found a video of it in use. I'm really intrigued by it. It's not going to be available until the end of this year or beginning of next year. I'm curious what other crafters have to say about it. Here are my thoughts: - I LOVE having an alternative to the MISTI. - I like the sticky mat background that is included. - It seems perfect for layering stamps. It looks like it's big enough to put 3 or 4 stamp layers on the plate and you'd just rotate and stamp. - It doesn't have any "wiggle room" and has a great tight fit in the platform. - It doesn't look like it will work for red rubber stamps. - It looks expensive  - I hope they sell additional top plates. |
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Post by sleepingbooty on Apr 12, 2022 19:42:57 GMT
I like this stamp tool but I hope it's not crazy expensive. There's no hinge system engineering so that lowers the cost already.
I just don't trust myself not to accidentally ink up the photopolymer sticky bottom in the first week of having this... I feel like I could quickly turn this into a hawt mess. Depending on the price and availability where I live, I might end up getting this one after seeing some honest reviews of it.
On the plus side, there's no way they can be sued for this design. No hinge, no closing down of the top layer on the bottom, no magnets to hold everything in place.
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Post by azcrafty on Apr 12, 2022 23:08:25 GMT
It looks interesting. Love how companies coming up with new designs for stamping platforms.
I wonder how long the stickiness will last and how you can reactivate it.
And lastly hopefully you can buy extra tops.
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Post by lindas on Apr 12, 2022 23:16:55 GMT
Iâm like this especially since it looks like it will fit a full 81/2 x 11 sheet of paper. An easy way to do 4 cards fronts at a time. The downside, mostly likely price and where to store something that size.
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Apr 12, 2022 23:46:51 GMT
This is cool!
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Post by CardBoxer on Apr 12, 2022 23:54:50 GMT
Iâm like this especially since it looks like it will fit a full 81/2 x 11 sheet of paper. An easy way to do 4 cards fronts at a time. The downside, mostly likely price and where to store something that size. I was actually hoping that was a prototype and would be a bit smaller. While storage wouldnât be a problem, the size might feel awkward for me. I almost never use my Tim regular size platform only because something that big takes up a lot of room when making cards. Itâs not that it doesnât fit - itâs that it changes where other supplies are placed. So I use his smaller platform and another. And the Tim platform is hinged, which is easier. It looks like the Altenew one is bigger than the regular size Tim. I figure it will be expensive. But good for them to either avoid being sued by MSP or if they were, theyâre in better position than other companies. |
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Post by joblackford on Apr 13, 2022 2:10:59 GMT
I saw some questions answered online. The prototype is 9x9 but the stamping area is 7.5â square so not big enough for letter sized paper or 12x12 like some had hoped.
The sticky mat part is photopolymer so it can be removed and washed like a stamp to regain stickiness, but the Altenew lady said sheâd been using a prototype for a year and it was still sticky with just a couple of washes. Iâd like to see honest reviews of that. I have sticky stamps that rip paper right out of my TH magnets.
It seems to have turning capability for wreath and all over pattern designs, which is interesting.
I also donât have much space for crafting and so a bigger platform isnât a draw for me, but itâs great to have options. Iâm intrigued by the turning aspect and happy to see a competitor to you-know-what that surely canât be sued.
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Post by scrappyem on Apr 13, 2022 2:26:51 GMT
Love that it's an alternative to the Misti and there's no Jesus quotes. I hope it becomes a bestseller.
It would be cool to try it out in person and see if it's something I liked or not. The sticky base could be useful for stencils as mentioned in the video so hopefully someone will demo that once it is available.
I'm also curious about the screw-on lids for the ink pads. Although truthfully, I bet I wouldn't do much better with those than I do with the regular ink pad lids.
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Post by lindas on Apr 13, 2022 2:36:57 GMT
I saw some questions answered online. The prototype is 9x9 but the stamping area is 7.5â square so not big enough for letter sized paper or 12x12 like some had hoped. The sticky mat part is photopolymer so it can be removed and washed like a stamp to regain stickiness, but the Altenew lady said sheâd been using a prototype for a year and it was still sticky with just a couple of washes. Iâd like to see honest reviews of that. I have sticky stamps that rip paper right out of my TH magnets. It seems to have turning capability for wreath and all over pattern designs, which is interesting. I also donât have much space for crafting and so a bigger platform isnât a draw for me, but itâs great to have options. Iâm intrigued by the turning aspect and happy to see a competitor to you-know-what that surely canât be sued. It sure looked bigger then 9x9. Even though finding a place to store it would be a minor issue the idea of being able to do a full letter size piece at one time was very tempting. Guess Iâll stick to my you-know-what and pass on this. Thanks for the additional info. |
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Post by scrapnnana on Apr 13, 2022 3:39:11 GMT
It looks intriguing, but I do wonder if might be easier to make a mistake than with the hinge type platform. I love the turning wheel/flower/whatever-it-is plate concept. As joblackford pointed out, it has definite wreath potential. Altenew stamps are clear. It seems that they have no interest in accommodating competitor rubber stamps. That might keep some (like me) from buying it. |
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Post by FurryP on Apr 13, 2022 4:12:09 GMT
It looks intriguing, but I do wonder if might be easier to make a mistake than with the hinge type platform. It feels a little awkward to use to me. I very likely would end up getting ink where I would not want it to be. |
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Post by bestbrit on Apr 13, 2022 5:59:25 GMT
I jsut want it to fit the slimline stamps as I won't buy the MISTI
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2022 13:11:26 GMT
Very cool concept for sure.
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Post by Skellinton on Apr 13, 2022 13:29:52 GMT
It looks great for the turnaround stamps and card makers, but you wouldnât be able to fit bigger paper like you can the TH one. I do like the sticky pad though, would love one of those for the TH platform.
I also love that there are new platforms to compete with theonethatshallnotbenamedwhonevershouldhavebeengrantedapatentinthefirstplace.
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Post by grammadee on Apr 13, 2022 14:18:41 GMT
I like the concept of the stamp wheel. I think it would be awesome for making several cards with the same layered stamp. Once you had them set up, you could stamp, rotate, stamp, rotate, stamp... And while the size makes it a no-go to leave out on the counter, I like that you could stamp on a whole A4 sheet of cs.
Wondering about the sticky surface. Will it be a replaceable mat? How easy is it to clean? Is there a plastic cover stuck to it when this is not in use? What I have noticed is my Silhouette mats lose their tackiness with use. Also she mentioned stenciling, but then it would get ink on it. And sticky surfaces tend to collect dust.
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Post by pinklady on Apr 13, 2022 14:20:19 GMT
For those of you who think this is way too big, keep watching The Stamp Market. They are coming out with their own stamp tool that may be much smaller. Amy used her prototype during her Crop&Create class. It appears to be the same concept but a T or "+" lid instead of the star shape.
ETA: It seems like this 2 piece tool is a way around any stinky petunia lawsuits.
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Post by CardBoxer on Apr 13, 2022 14:54:21 GMT
FurryPâs words disappeared, but she said it feels a little awkward. Yes, cumbersome needing two hands especially when checking an impression. With a hinged door the lid is simply tilted up with one hand and either popped back down or the stamp partially or fully re-inked with other hand first. But I hope itâs extremely successful.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2022 23:55:47 GMT
The only drawback I see is accessibility (those with RA, EDS like my oldest, other disabilities). The one bonus of a hinge system is you don't need to hands to operate it.
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Post by CardBoxer on Apr 14, 2022 11:46:21 GMT
The only drawback I see is accessibility (those with RA, EDS like my oldest, other disabilities). The one bonus of a hinge system is you don't need to hands to operate it. Too often people with some different needs arenât considered. Even standard aging needs. I think the lack of a hinge is a drawback in general, though hopefully many people wonât mind. Part of the ease of stamping is interrupted, like holding the lid with one hand and re-inking with the other, or taking a peek to be sure the image is stamped. |
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Post by kitbop on Apr 14, 2022 13:49:54 GMT
I love what I see. I won't buy the M*, and my Tim Holtz one has spots where it doesn't stamp, plus it wont stamp close to the edges or magnets which is super annoying. I've been toying with buying the WRMK stamp platform, but this looks far better and I'll wait for it.
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Post by pinklady on Apr 14, 2022 14:10:34 GMT
These are very interesting perspectives. I like reading them.
I am surprised that the lack of hinge is a negative because the hinge is the most delicate part. If that breaks, the tool is useless. For me the lack of hinge is pretty much the reason I want it. đ
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Post by mcjunkin on Apr 14, 2022 14:27:34 GMT
It looks great for the turnaround stamps and card makers, but you wouldnât be able to fit bigger paper like you can the TH one. I do like the sticky pad though, would love one of those for the TH platform. I also love that there are new platforms to compete with theonethatshallnotbenamedwhonevershouldhavebeengrantedapatentinthefirstplace. Hilarious!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Post by grammadee on Apr 14, 2022 14:29:54 GMT
I love what I see. I won't buy the M*, and my Tim Holtz one has spots where it doesn't stamp, plus it wont stamp close to the edges or magnets which is super annoying. I've been toying with buying the WRMK stamp platform, but this looks far better and I'll wait for it. I find that the WRMK hinged one (original Precision Press) has similar issues as you describe with the TH one. I had liked the look of the WRMK model without the hinges Precision Press Advanced when it first came out, but I had just purchased their original model with the hinges. I think you were supposed to be able to purchase the top stamping block separate from the platform if you wanted to set up multiple layers etc.
I think I would need to try out one of the unhinged models with ink and paper before I put some money down. Just thinking about precision placement of the stamp for the second or third re-stamp. Hoping there is no way that I could accidentally mess that up in the way I set the top piece down.
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Post by CardBoxer on Apr 14, 2022 14:39:09 GMT
These are very interesting perspectives. I like reading them. I am surprised that the lack of hinge is a negative because the hinge is the most delicate part. If that breaks, the tool is useless. For me the lack of hinge is pretty much the reason I want it. đ Iâve never had the hinged part break, and Iâm rough on stuff. đȘ I donât want to lift up a plate with two hands, put it to the side, pick up the ink pad, re-ink the stamp, pick up the plate with two hands, etc. Especially on the [admittedly] rare occasions Iâm triple inking. |
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Post by CardBoxer on Apr 14, 2022 14:45:46 GMT
For those of you who think this is way too big, keep watching The Stamp Market. They are coming out with their own stamp tool that may be much smaller. Amy used her prototype during her Crop&Create class. It appears to be the same concept but a T or "+" lid instead of the star shape. ETA: It seems like this 2 piece tool is a way around any stinky petunia lawsuits. I watched it and hope it wonât be too fiddly. I want every company to succeed with a design that My Sour Flower canât attack, or if she does sheâd lose the battle. Iâd even buy one and give it away if it wasnât my cuppa. Whatâs the platform that has the pegs⊠blanking and canât search now. A couple people I know on line bought that and werenât happy - said there can be a very slight shift because obviously the holes have to be big enough for the top plate to fit on. But the Altenew one seems to have solved that wiggle problem (I hope). I just wouldnât buy a two-handed one since the Tim, a knock-off and Sour Flower one work well. (It was $5.00 when an LSS was going out of business.) There were a batch of Tim platforms that had issues and Tonic replaced them for anyone who contacted them, so I wonder if thatâs the issue for some folks. |
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Post by grammadee on Apr 14, 2022 15:02:08 GMT
Whatâs the platform that has the pegs⊠blanking and canât search now. A couple people I know on line bought that and werenât happy - said there can be a very slight shift because obviously the holes have to be big enough for the top plate to fit on. That's the WRMK Precision Plate Advanced |
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Post by hop2 on Apr 14, 2022 18:29:49 GMT
That is an interesting tool.
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Post by scrapnnana on Apr 14, 2022 19:43:11 GMT
I prefer my small Tim platform to the bigger one. The larger one does seem to have some spots that donât stamp well, but the small one seems to stamp just fine. I also have the SU Stamparatus, which works fine, but I mostly just use my small Tim. I refused to buy the version by â theonethatshallnotbenamedwhonevershouldhavebeengrantedapatentinthefirstplaceâ and waiting paid off when other versions of stamp platforms became available. Kudos, Skellinton for coming up with the perfect name for her. |
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Post by joblackford on Apr 15, 2022 20:21:21 GMT
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Post by marg on Apr 17, 2022 20:58:29 GMT
I like it! I think not having a hinge is an advantage. I find that inking up my stamps in my misti can be a pain because the hinges get in the way, I find it awkward at times to angle the ink pad correctly to avoid hitting the hinges. This platform allows me to bring the stamp right to me and ink it up without anything in the way. I think I'd get less ink on the lid, too.
I also like that I can stamp on different places on the paper without moving the paper itself, I can just move the lid around. I much prefer this to having to reposition the paper, deal with the magnets or washi tape to keep the paper in place, and I'm less likely to get inky fingers on the paper.
I like the sticky mat, but will have to see how that holds up over time.
I like the wreath building aspect of it - a nice bonus but not something that would sway my decision to purchase or not.
Overall, I'm surprised at how much I like it, mainly because moving the lid to wherever I want it in order to ink it up and stamp it is awesome.
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