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I think TAC has a block close to the size you are seeking. Probably other places as well. Have you googled for acrylic blocks? Can't say that I have, but maybe it's worth a try.
I have a brand new one from Prairie Stamper -- these are wonderful blocks. I am asking $7 plus shipping for it.
If you are interested, please let me know.
TAC and Cornisheritage farms both have them. I love Prairie Stamper too.. you get those through www.smartrubber.com now, she sold the block business to them
Some people don't use a block at all for the backgrounds, just ink and lay the paper on it!
I was going to say that I don't use a block for my bgs. I can't ever get them straight that way. I lay mine on the table, ink, put the paper over, and brayer or rub over it. Works every time.
I was thinking of sacrificing one of my SU! backgounds wood blocks... adding tack 'n' peel and seeing how that worked... aren't the backgrounds actually slightly bigger than 4" across?
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I was going to say that I don't use a block for my bgs. I can't ever get them straight that way. I lay mine on the table, ink, put the paper over, and brayer or rub over it. Works every time.
That's pretty much what I do. I did, however, stick a piece of heavy cardboard on the sticky side to give the rubber a little more support.
I have a brand new one from Prairie Stamper -- these are wonderful blocks. I am asking $7 plus shipping for it.
If you are interested, please let me know.
That's pretty much what I do. I did, however, stick a piece of heavy cardboard on the sticky side to give the rubber a little more support.
Mine are all on ez cling, so they have the padding. But I've also heard that a squishy mouse pad works just as well. There are so many ways to achieve results in this craft. It's why I love it so much!
Cornish Heritage has 7"x 5" High Quality 3/4" Clear Acrylic Block for Unmounted Rubber / Clear Stamps for 12.99.. I am not sure if SU! backgrounds fit on it. They are 4 1/2 x 5 3/4
Does anyone have this one?
Cornish Heritage has 7"x 5" High Quality 3/4" Clear Acrylic Block for Unmounted Rubber / Clear Stamps for 12.99.. I am not sure if SU! backgrounds fit on it. They are 4 1/2 x 5 3/4
Does anyone have this one?
Yes, I have this one and my SU bg stamps fit it perfectly! There is extra room around the stamp even
Here is paisley on TAC (left) and CHF (right) blocks. I like the one from CHF, it's thicker....
I was at a rubber stamp store in Peoria, IL that had acrylic blocks that were 6 x 6 and bigger. So somebody must make them. I bought a 12 x 2 inch one there for $4 which I though was a steel...esp if I unmount my wheels!
I was just going to post that same thing... If you NEED to have it on a block, just use one from SU that has the sticker label on it and use that side.
I was going to post this too, but the two of you beat me to it! It works great for me, I get all my backgrounder stamps mounted on cling foam now and just stick them on the back of my SU background stamps. I do use the stamp with stamp side up, then cardstock, then scrap paper.
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Since I do the "BG's flat on the table and put the paper on top" thing, I only needed something flat to put the rubber on. I went to the glass store and asked for a piece of 1/4 inch plexiglass that was 5 x 6 inches big.
I don't like using the wood...I find that it has a slight warp over time, in fact, some of my blocks are cracked. The plexiglass works great.
Check out your local glass (for windows) store. I got all my acrylic cut to size there and it was really inexpensive. The blocks may need to be sanded a bit on the sides and they are not as "pretty" as the ones you buy in the craft stores BUT they do the job just as well. I think I paid about $8.00 and I got 4 4x4" pieces, 6 2x3" pieces, and one 4x6" piece. I'd rather spend the money on the stamps than the blocks, wouldn't you?
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Check your local awards stores too, they usually have all sizes of acrylic pieces. Sometimes they'll let you have them free or cheap too if they have a mark or something. If they laser engrave, they can mark grid lines on it for you too...
WOW - you gals are awesome enablers. I bought tons of stuff from your URL posts last night and didn't even need an acrylic block! TFS LOL.
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