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OK- I have been trying to use some of the clear stamps by Inkadinkado- I am finding that I can not get a crisp image. When I ink up the stamp the ink seems to shrink up on the stamp leaving open spaces which when stamped is obviously ink free. I have used markers and ink pads (both from stampin up), What am I doing wrong???
Thanks for any advice,
heidi
OK- I have been trying to use some of the clear stamps by Inkadinkado- I am finding that I can not get a crisp image. When I ink up the stamp the ink seems to shrink up on the stamp leaving open spaces which when stamped is obviously ink free. I have used markers and ink pads (both from stampin up), What am I doing wrong???
Thanks for any advice,
heidi
I have also read (probably here) that you can stamp those stamps with StazOn (and not use StazOn cleaner) or else slightly rough them up with fine sandpaper and they will take the ink better.
I haven't tried those tips yet myself, but have been keeping them in mind because the same thing has happened to me.
I usually have better luck with pigment inks (or SU's Craft) on my non-photopolymer clear stamps (which is what Inkadinkado's are). I use Brilliance Graphite Black or Versafine Onyx Black. Happy Stamping!
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I have not tried the fine sandpaper technique but I also don't feel comfortable with this either. But if you take a white eraser and rub it all over it will help remove any residue they may have from production. This works like a charm for me. Good luck.
I am the opposite of Shannan in that I couldn't get the SU craft ink to work to save my life. Don't recall if I've tried the dye ink, but just tonight I was trying to do embossing of an Autumn Leaves swirl clear stamp, and using the craft ink. Like you said, it left "gaps." I have used clear stamps many times, so I just must not have used the craft ink on them before. I have lots of brands of inks so I couldn't say for sure which ones I've used. Or maybe there is a difference between brands of clear stamps?
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I always before i use any clear stamp rub with an eraser then clean on a stamp scruber then ink it and clean it again. this alwaya does the trick for me! Happy Stamping!
I have a difficult time getting good ink coverage with their stamps without taking a nail file and just brushing over it a few times. Not really hard. Just enough to scuff the stamp just a little.
I use a lot of clear stamps and some brands are just that way.
It's just how they are made. Different manufacturers have them made differently so some clear stamps take to some inks better than the others.
I am the opposite of Shannan in that I couldn't get the SU craft ink to work to save my life. Don't recall if I've tried the dye ink, but just tonight I was trying to do embossing of an Autumn Leaves swirl clear stamp, and using the craft ink. Like you said, it left "gaps." I have used clear stamps many times, so I just must not have used the craft ink on them before. I have lots of brands of inks so I couldn't say for sure which ones I've used. Or maybe there is a difference between brands of clear stamps?
You're right on the money! Some stamp companies (Papertrey, My Favorite Things, Verve, The Cats Pajamas, Flourishes) use high quality photopolymer, and others (Studio G, Autumn Leaves, Penny Black, Inkadinkado) use another substance (acrylic, I think? Where are ya, HRR?) The ones NOT made of photopolymer are not as easy to work with, and ink tends to bead up on them. I mainly use pigment and chalk inks, so they tend to work better, but it's still not as good as those made with Polymer. Another tip...you will not get a clean image if you press hard. The ink will "squish" out the sides of the stamp and leave you with almost a reverse impression if your stamp is really inky. Practice a lighter hand with your clear stamps and you'll get a great image. Hope that helps!
One more tip, Heidi. In addition to using a different ink, try putting a magazine underneath when you stamp. This helps sometimes to get a better image with clear stamps.
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This worked for me too. I just used a clean pencil eraser and then I got better images. Good luck!
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I have not tried the fine sandpaper technique but I also don't feel comfortable with this either. But if you take a white eraser and rub it all over it will help remove any residue they may have from production. This works like a charm for me. Good luck.
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