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Post by karinec on Mar 24, 2024 18:23:47 GMT
What is your preferred method - stamp then stencil or stencil then stamp? I drive myself crazy because I am a perfectionist. Any tips are appreciated!
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pinklady
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Post by pinklady on Mar 24, 2024 19:39:18 GMT
If it’s an outline stamp image, I’m typically a stamp first then stencil person.
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GiantsFan
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Post by GiantsFan on Mar 24, 2024 19:55:40 GMT
I'm also a stamp first, then stencil person.
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Post by joblackford on Mar 24, 2024 21:29:13 GMT
I usually stamp then stencil, but some inks can smear even when they seem to be dry, and some inks dull the color of the stamping, so if I remember to set it up in my platform properly I like to stamp, stencil, and then re-stamp. But I also accept that there are manufacturing tolerances and some stamps and stencils just won't line up perfectly (and no one but me will probably notice).
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Post by marg on Mar 25, 2024 11:42:42 GMT
I usually stamp then stencil, but some inks can smear even when they seem to be dry, and some inks dull the color of the stamping, so if I remember to set it up in my platform properly I like to stamp, stencil, and then re-stamp. But I also accept that there are manufacturing tolerances and some stamps and stencils just won't line up perfectly (and no one but me will probably notice). Same - stamp, stencil, stamp. |
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MDscrapaholic
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Mar 25, 2024 12:17:19 GMT
Sometimes I stamp in a light color, like grey, just so I can see the lines to use the stencils. Then after stenciling, I stamp in black, so the lines are crisp. Leave the stamp in your platform so you stamp in the right place.
Using Oxide inks for stenciling will dull the lines, especially if they’re embossed. I try to wipe after using oxides but don’t always remember!
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lokismom
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Post by lokismom on Mar 25, 2024 13:32:05 GMT
I always stamp first then stencil.
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Post by mbanda on Mar 25, 2024 13:49:20 GMT
I also stamp then stencil  |
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Post by karinec on Mar 25, 2024 15:00:57 GMT
Any tips for getting alignment perfect? Or as joblackford says, just accept the fact that things might not line up perfectly? |
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Post by karinec on Mar 25, 2024 15:01:50 GMT
Sometimes I stamp in a light color, like grey, just so I can see the lines to use the stencils. Then after stenciling, I stamp in black, so the lines are crisp. Leave the stamp in your platform so you stamp in the right place. Using Oxide inks for stenciling will dull the lines, especially if they’re embossed. I try to wipe after using oxides but don’t always remember! I love this idea, thank you! I was having an issue with black ink muddying up my images when coloring with stencils. |
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