scrappington
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Post by scrappington on Aug 26, 2014 11:15:53 GMT
I have heard of them but never saw one in action. Are they better? Do you recommend one? Do you just use it in certain situations? Can you use something instead of? |
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Post by MargieH on Aug 26, 2014 13:57:52 GMT
I've used a rubber mouse pad before when stamping. I do own a large, red, foam-type stamp pad though. It's just easier to use than the mouse pad because it's so much smaller. If I'm doing a lot of stamping, then yes, I do use the larger one. I can tell a difference when I use a pad and when I don't because my ink seems to deposit better onto the paper with the pad. Here is the red one I have: Rubber Stamp PadETA: maybe it's not really red...but close enough  Can you cut that stamp pad in half or is it really thick? I'm thinking about getting one or maybe a mouse pad. Using a thick magazine or catalog - still on the fence about this... |
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Post by MargieH on Aug 26, 2014 14:18:14 GMT
Too funny! LOL! $5?! Really? Not bad considering all the others you mentioned are more - LOL! Or might need to "borrow" a mouse pad from my hubby  |
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paperanthology
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Post by paperanthology on Aug 26, 2014 14:32:54 GMT
I've never used a pad when stamping before...does it really make a difference? I guess I should try it!
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tracylynn
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Post by tracylynn on Aug 26, 2014 16:51:54 GMT
I use the foam inserts that come in CTMH stamps. If it's a bigger stamp and I'm having issues, I might stack two of them together.
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JustTricia
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Post by JustTricia on Aug 26, 2014 18:09:41 GMT
I have both the CTMH foam inserts and a big yellow pad. I LOVE the big yellow pad, it really makes a difference, I think.
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Post by anniefb on Aug 27, 2014 0:08:08 GMT
I just use a piece of fun foam. It does help with getting an even impression.
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scrappington
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Post by scrappington on Aug 27, 2014 0:53:47 GMT
See I always thought a hard surface would be best. Who knew.
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scrappington
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Post by scrappington on Aug 27, 2014 0:57:33 GMT
Thanks for the info
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Post by chances on Sept 1, 2014 17:12:37 GMT
I use the piercing pad from my Sew Easy. It's firmer than a mouse pad, but seems to do the trick, I convince myself every once in awhile that's it's a placebo effect, but I am always more satisfied with the mat! It works.
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Post by scraphappyinjax on Sept 1, 2014 19:47:52 GMT
I use the paper piercing mat from Stampin' Up! I like it because it's larger than what I used to use which was the foam inserts that come in CTMH stamps. I find I need to use a mat with a larger photopolymer stamp. It does make a difference.
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scrapaddie
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Post by scrapaddie on Sept 2, 2014 13:07:39 GMT
I have heard of them but never saw one in action. Are they better? Do you recommend one? Do you just use it in certain situations? Can you use something instead of? Lol! When I saw your title, I thought INK pads, which I Often call stamp pads! How funny to see soneone start saying , on a stamping forum, that they have head of them, but never seen one in action! It took me a moment p realize what you were actually talking about! |
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Post by craftwomanstyle on Sept 2, 2014 14:45:48 GMT
I recently started using a stamp pad and I can tell a difference in my stamping. The stamp pad seems to provide a nice even pressure. Was I indeed stamping beforehand? lol
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scrapnnana
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Post by scrapnnana on Sept 4, 2014 2:48:56 GMT
I have the Darice one. Yes, it is large, and yes, you can cut it if you want. I have not cut mine down. A friend of mine cut hers and gave part away. She now regrets doing that.
i do seem to get a better image with it.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Sept 4, 2014 2:57:47 GMT
I use one, too, but mostly for clear stamps and plain rubber stamps. I find it's less necessary with wood-mount stamps or cling-mount stamps.
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