Fingerprints on glossy....

[annabec]

cardstock. Seems to be a problem I don't realize I have until I have bayered it and there is my big, ole fingerprint. Is there a way to get rid of them? Can I just wipe it off right before I brayer? Any help would be great!

[nmslmomto3]

I use my embossing buddy all over the glossy white before doing any type of work on it, takes off any stray finger prints I might have accidentally put on there.

[Tah Dah!]

And if you don't have an embossing buddy, grab a used dryer sheet (don't use a new one, as there's too much oil in it)

[annabec]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[Louise Carlin]

I hate to tell you that there is nothing you can do to remove any fingerprints that are already on your gloss card(at least none that I know of) however all is not lost you can you the card in any case - mount and image over the smuge or just use the stock that has not imperfections. Tip: I always handle my gloss card with cotton gloves. For stock you may have that you can see there is a fingerprint on usie it to stamp image directly on it or use it to create a marbled background using shaving cream and die inks-smuges will not effect this technique. I hope this helps...have fun!!!!

[Softangelkisses]

I rub a clean cotton ball on my glossy pictures to remove finger prints from them. Maybe you could try this?

[MSBetsyZ]

It's also a good practice to just wash your hands before handling cardstock. ANY cardstock, but especially glossy and vellum. You skin has a fair amount of natural oils that cause the fingerprints, smudges, etc. that look icky and attract stray bits of embossing powder to boot.

[Consuelo]

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSBetsyZ

It's also a good practice to just wash your hands before handling cardstock. ANY cardstock, but especially glossy and vellum. You skin has a fair amount of natural oils that cause the fingerprints, smudges, etc. that look icky and attract stray bits of embossing powder to boot.

ITA! Wash your hands before you stamp.

[stephaniemangus]

Also try an old piece of fleece. It works great to get fingerprints off of photos, should work on glossy cardstock too.