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On red rubber?? do you like it? recommend or not recommend?? I have so many unmounted red rubber stamps that I want to be able to use them on my acrylic blocks and not have to use double stick tape..so please help Thank you so much!!!
Mandy
Many people seem to like it. I personally do not. I actually prefer to use EZMount. I suggest you try it on a few stamps. It's really the only way you will know if it works for you.
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I use Tack it over on my MM Slice mat and that is it. I was using it on my stamps and it was a huge mess. I did not like it at all. My poor cat, Ian, stepped on a Santa stamp one day and I had to chase a freaked out cat with a Santa stamp stuck on his paw. Hilarious but not for him, lol. He has since gone on to rainbow bridge but I still think of it every time I stamp. No, I love Aleene's but Tack it Over is evil, ROFL. Evil cat glue. It is, seriously, lol.
I use it on my unmounted stamps and it is perfect for me - I love it. Soooooo easy to apply to the back of the stamps and those stamps really stick great to the acrylic block.
I have lots of UMs with ez mount, too, but the stamps with tack it over and over consistently adhere to the acrylic mount whereas the ez mount may or may not adhere well to the acrylic block.
You can brush an even layer of this glue onto the back of the stamp, but that's too much work for me lol so I just apply some lines of glue directly from the bottle onto the back of the rubber and it works great!
With this glue I think that less really is more - it doesn't take much at all to get the sticky surface that you need. One word of advice - let this glue dry completely (until it turns clear) before using or storing the stamp. It doesn't take long to dry - 1/2 hour or less. If it takes any longer than that to dry you're probably putting it on too thickly.
YUP, I learned this from Michelle Zindorf at her workshop. Works just as well (for me) as EZMount and is SOOOOO much less muss and fuss. As stated above, just brush it on LIGHTLY to the back of the rubber and let it dry COMPLETELY. I've had no problems with getting bad impressions at all. This is the way I'll go for all my bare rubber from here on out.
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There are pros and cons to the Tack it Over and Over . I was unmouting literally thousand of stamps and used the Tack it Over and Over because it was cheaper. It does the job, but it also can leave some glue residue on your acrylic blocks. Use it sparingly! The EZ mount is very nice, but it's also much more pricey. Maybe you can use the glue on most of your stamps and the easy mount on the ones you tend to use most.
I've used quite a bit of the TIO&O and like it, but I do agree that it is messy. By the time I'm done, I've got sticky glue in between my fingers and it doesn't wash off! (Best way I found to get it off my hands is to glop on hand lotion and then wash off the residue).If you get one of those cheap 1" foam brushes to spread it out with, it's better. I also found that I got less residue on my blocks if after the TIO&O dried, I stuck it to my forearm or the back of my hand a couple of times.
My bottle is almost empty and I'm having trouble finding more of it, so I decided to try the Mono Multi glue (in the green & white bottle) and I really prefer the Mono. Easier to apply (with the wide spreader end) and easier to clean up.
I use it on my Bellas & love it! I put it on w/ a Q-tip and then I have no mess! I have only had to re-apply it to 1 or 2 of them that I use a lot otherwise I still have the same on that I started with.
I used it and love it! I will echo what others have said: make sure to only use a very thin coat. As in, you might not think you've got enough on there, but you probably do! A little goes a long way, and it will stay sticky. Once it is dry, I too will take the stamp and press it against my skin or my pants just to get the extra stickiness off. I have never bought EZ mount, and don't plan to, because this method is working for me.
I thought cleaning after using the EZ mount was WAY more trouble than just throwing away my disposable foam brush. With the EZ mount, I had to de-gunk my scissors, my hands and anything else I touched while working with it.
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When I get new stamps from SU!, for example, I will not mount the stamps to the wood block. Instead, I take the index image and stick it to the sticky side of the stamp. Then I will use a thin layer of the TIO&O on top of that index image. This way, when I use my acrylic blocks, I can see the image I am stamping. It has also been very effective when storing unmounted stamps in cd cases.
I've got all my non SU stamps with ATIOAO. (20 bins with 24 CD cases each). It's a fairly big mess if you're not organized. I use one of my kids sheets of foam (about 11x17) and spread all the stamps face down onto it (just to protect my table from drips). Then use an old liquid laundry detergent lid to pour some ATIOAO into and add a bit of water to it. Then use the cheap foam brushes to VERY lightly coat the backs of the stamps. The longer you let it dry the better, and when you go to put the stamps away simply place the sticky side of the rubber stamp to the palm of your hand and unstick. It helps take some of the initial tackiness away and then the glue doesn't come off on your storage sheet or CD case.
Then when you want to stamp, if you aren't getting a good impression simply put several sheets of paper, a foam sheet, or coluzzle mat under the sheet you are stamping onto and the image comes out perfectly.
OMGosh EVERYONE!!! thank you so much for your opinions! now I can't wait to use this! I ordered it from All That Scraps for less then 5 bucks. I so appreciate this and I have my foam brush prepared..LOL!
Mandy
At M's its in the glue section and you can use a coupon. Way cheaper then getting it online.
Love mine...so much cheaper then ezmount, easy to work with.
I use a foam brush and let dry overnight. Little goes a long way as a lot of people have said. Plus you'll get a ton more stamps "mounted" out of one bottle of TIO&O then you would with one sheet of ezmount.
Did you put it on with your fingers? I'm not understanding how you got it between your fingers etc.
If you use a foam brush and apply a thin layer then I don't understand how there could be a mess. I've never had a mess.
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I've used quite a bit of the TIO&O and like it, but I do agree that it is messy. By the time I'm done, I've got sticky glue in between my fingers and it doesn't wash off! (Best way I found to get it off my hands is to glop on hand lotion and then wash off the residue).If you get one of those cheap 1" foam brushes to spread it out with, it's better. I also found that I got less residue on my blocks if after the TIO&O dried, I stuck it to my forearm or the back of my hand a couple of times.
My bottle is almost empty and I'm having trouble finding more of it, so I decided to try the Mono Multi glue (in the green & white bottle) and I really prefer the Mono. Easier to apply (with the wide spreader end) and easier to clean up.
Another fan! I echo what everyone else said about using it with a foam brush - and if you do get a gunky build up on your acrylic blocks, just wipe 'em down with Goo Gone and everything is good as new! I've been using TIO&O for about 2 years now and have only had to do this a couple of times - no big deal!
I use 'Tack it O & O' all the time. Instead of spreading it all over the back of my unmounted stamps I make glue dots. Just drop small amounts on parchment paper and smear it around a bit to the size you want. Let it dry overnight then lift it off with a pin and put it on your stamp. No fuss...no muss!! I also make very small dots to use when I want to add a bow, button or charm to my cards. They are very sticky and embellishments stay forever!! (or at least it seems that way lol) I just love the stuff!!
I tried lots of other products over the years, then went back to TIO&O for my rubber stamps. It's a little messy to apply, but lasts a REALLY long time.
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I recently unmounted all my SU wheels. I used a foam brush to spread the TIO&O glue onto the back of each of them. Now I use them on my acrylic blocks!!!
I use it on all my unmounted rubber and have even unmounted my SU wheels. I apply with a cheap foam brush and let it dry overnight. No muss, no fuss. I love it and find it wonderful to use.
Did you put it on with your fingers? I'm not understanding how you got it between your fingers etc.
If you use a foam brush and apply a thin layer then I don't understand how there could be a mess. I've never had a mess.
I have no idea! I have a real gift for making messes with things that shouldn't really be messy. I make a mess with the Mono Multi, too, but that's easier to clean up for some reason.
I use it and like it. I used a sponge brush to apply it. It was a bit sticky until it dried but once dry it was tacky but not so over the top sticky as to be a problem.
That's my experience with it:-D
I have been using Aleene's Tack It and love it. I have gotten a few new tips here though. Thanks so much for your ideas and experiences.
I use my index sticker too. Apply that to the rubber or foam depending on if the stamp is new or I am unmounting it. If I am unmounting and do not have the index sticker I make my own using clear contact paper. The idea of cling foam didn't appeal to me b/c I was a wood only kindof gal a year ago and still love the idea of seeing what I am stamping. Which is one of the reasons for me to unmount in the first place. Positioning is better with the cling foam than wood I guess but with the index sticker mine is near perfect.
I use 'Tack it O & O' all the time. Instead of spreading it all over the back of my unmounted stamps I make glue dots. Just drop small amounts on parchment paper and smear it around a bit to the size you want. Let it dry overnight then lift it off with a pin and put it on your stamp. No fuss...no muss!! I also make very small dots to use when I want to add a bow, button or charm to my cards. They are very sticky and embellishments stay forever!! (or at least it seems that way lol) I just love the stuff!!
I'm with Mrs Noofy!! on using the TIO&O for making glue dots..to use for whatever you want...mounting stamps, attaching embellishments to cards, ribbon,, etc, etc... I make them on parchment paper also, and let dry over night. They are SUPER sticky and haven't had one embellishment come off yet. LOVE IT!! :mrgreen:
I am pretty new at stamping and I love the idea of putting the SU stamps on the acrylic blocks so I can see where I am stamping. If you put tack it over & over on the bottom of the stamp that is all you have to do? Then you can use it on the acrylic blocks? Like I said I am pretty new to stamping...LOL
I use it on my deeply etched red rubber stamps (hanna stamps, drs designs etc). And I agree with the other posters not to have a heavy hand with the glue. I got some advice on the glue before I started and someone told me to mix it with a little water and than use an old brush to paint it on the back of the stamp. I have been doing it that way ever since and my stamps have NEVER fallen off the acrylic block.
Tack 'n Peel is an awesome alternative to ANY gooey, sticky ATIO&O. It is an adhesive sheet that you apply to your block ONCE; you then stick your plain rubbah onto that. When you're done with that stamp, just peel your stamp off.
Oh, and it's clear, too, so you can see through it to where you're stamping.
If the T&P gets unsticky, you wash with soap & water and let it dry, then it's good to go again. It also acts as a cushion in place of the foam cushion.
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When I get new stamps from SU!, for example, I will not mount the stamps to the wood block. Instead, I take the index image and stick it to the sticky side of the stamp. Then I will use a thin layer of the TIO&O on top of that index image. This way, when I use my acrylic blocks, I can see the image I am stamping. It has also been very effective when storing unmounted stamps in cd cases.
This is exactly what I do! I have also unmounted a lot of my sets and used the TIO&O there too ... much less trouble for me than trying to get everything mounted (cut out again) with the EZ mount, but definitely use VERY sparingly!
I to Love Tack It Over.... And love the price compared to the EZ Mount system. You get so much bang for your buck when using Tack It Over.
I've been stamping for 26 years now and found this is the best to use on unmounted stamps.
arubberstamper
When I get new stamps from SU!, for example, I will not mount the stamps to the wood block. Instead, I take the index image and stick it to the sticky side of the stamp. Then I will use a thin layer of the TIO&O on top of that index image. This way, when I use my acrylic blocks, I can see the image I am stamping. It has also been very effective when storing unmounted stamps in cd cases.
I do this too. I found the tip here, of course!! I keep some TIOO in a small butter dish with a bit of water, and use this and then store it with the lid on until I need it next. I think watering it down a bit makes it less gloppy, and maybe it was just my bottle. Plus it makes it go farther!!
I am in a quandry about the SU sets that I am unmounting, I love the sticker image on the back so much but it's hard to peel it off of the wood and still have enought sticky to attach to the foam (and stay on while using the TIOO on the sticker). Any ideas?
I do this too. I found the tip here, of course!! I keep some TIOO in a small butter dish with a bit of water, and use this and then store it with the lid on until I need it next. I think watering it down a bit makes it less gloppy, and maybe it was just my bottle. Plus it makes it go farther!!
I am in a quandry about the SU sets that I am unmounting, I love the sticker image on the back so much but it's hard to peel it off of the wood and still have enought sticky to attach to the foam (and stay on while using the TIOO on the sticker). Any ideas?
If you have a "sticker maker" from xyron, you can run the label through that before sticking it on your foam or rubber.
Does anyone use Aleene's Tack It Over and Over??
