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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2017 21:00:03 GMT
I have stamps from various kit clubs (most never used) and when I try to use them they are slick or greasy feeling. I've read on some other threads about things ruining stamps, but all mine are in original packaging. Do I need to remove them and store a different way. I'm not a huge stamper, but I don't want them useless either.
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Post by katlady on Aug 29, 2017 4:02:33 GMT
Brand new acrylic stamps often have a residue on them from the manufacturing process. Ways to clean it are rubbing a white eraser over it, washing with Dawn liquid soap, and/or sanding them very lightly with an emery board or very fine sandpaper. Try one (or all) of those.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2017 12:33:03 GMT
I always go over mine with a white eraser as katlady suggested. Works every time. |
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Post by grammadee on Aug 29, 2017 12:47:34 GMT
I wipe stamps with a baby wipe before first use (and sometimes if the stamp has not been used for awhile). Makes a huge difference on how well they pick up and deliver ink.
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Post by anniefb on Aug 29, 2017 19:59:50 GMT
Depending on the brand and how much residue on the stamp, sometimes I just stamp multiple times to get a stamp working properly.
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Post by artisticscrapper on Aug 29, 2017 23:44:44 GMT
I had the same problem with some stamps I just bought. The baby wipe didn't quite cut it so I used my white eraser and followed up with a light washing with Dawn dish soap. Did the trick.
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Post by mikklynn on Aug 30, 2017 13:03:14 GMT
I never knew that! Thanks.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 13:13:04 GMT
Thanks everyone. I will give those suggestions a try. Glad to know that my stamps aren't melting.
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Post by purplebee on Aug 31, 2017 11:39:45 GMT
So a pink pearl type eraser won't work as well as a white one? Any particular type of "white" eraser for optimal results? Thanks!
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Post by katlady on Aug 31, 2017 17:39:06 GMT
purplebee I don't know how well a pink eraser would work. Pink erasers are generally rubber while the white ones are vinyl/plastic. I find that white eraser erase cleaner than pink erasers so maybe it works the same with picking up oils. Try it and see. I think any white vinyl eraser would be ok.
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Post by papersilly on Aug 31, 2017 18:01:26 GMT
some of my stamps feel this way and i just wash them with dishwashing detergent.
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Post by purplebee on Aug 31, 2017 18:49:03 GMT
purplebee I don't know how well a pink eraser would work. Pink erasers are generally rubber while the white ones are vinyl/plastic. I find that white eraser erase cleaner than pink erasers so maybe it works the same with picking up oils. Try it and see. I think any white vinyl eraser would be ok. Thanks, I think I have a white eraser around here somewhere, I'll try it. |
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