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TIPS-A-DOODLE
Cleaning Rubber Stamps
I find the best way to clean stamps is
to use an (alcohol free) wipe. I personally use baby wipes as they do not
leave lint behind. Always clean your stamps right after using them.
Wipe the rubber clean - for stubborn
stains add a little stamp cleaner on the wipe. Dry well and store.
Digital Stamps
I you LOVE rubber
stamps but money doesn't allow you the luxury of purchasing all the stamps
you crave here's a temporary fix. Search our site for black and white
"Digital Images" they are much less expensive and you can download them
and manipulate them to the size you want in your word processor, print
them and enjoy... check our gallery for ideas.
If
you use "pop dots", cut them in half. They work just as well and go twice
as far.
Embossing
Mix a one to one ratio of
Kool-Aid and embossing powder. Stamp with embossing ink; add the mixed
powder and heat. After it has cooled down, you can scratch and sniff it.
Cool right.
When embossing on
transparencies, swipe first with a fabric softener to prevent static and
clinging stray powder...
Shake your embossing powder
jars before using! If they contain glitter it will settle and you won't
get an even coat on your embossed image.
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