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Hi. I'm a newcomer to stamping. I just got the new special offer tag set from Stampin' Up. The stamps and the punch are great, but I've noticed that when I ink the stamps, the coverage isn't all the great. These stamps are inverted, if you know what I mean -- the stamped part is actually the background, so there's a lot of surface to cover. Even when a spend a lot of extra time "inking up," the coverage on these stamps is spotty.
A more experienced stamper told me that she think's there's a way to improve the coverage -- perhaps by roughing up the stamp surface a little bit with steel wool or some other abrasive? Before trying this, I'd like to get some second opinions. Any suggestions you have would be greatly appreciated.
First clean your stamps really well, then you can choose from a variety of things:
I use a clean eraser on mine, rubbing in both directions, then clean again. Some people use sanding blocks (fine grit like SU sells) or an emery board, some rub on their jeans, some use a toothbrush and running water. Whatever method you use should help! Good luck.
I too had this problem (not now, thanks to SCS!) I read about sanding the rubber and was nervous about it at first, but I used a fine grit sanding block, then cleaned the stamps. Instant improvement. In fact, the first set inked up so much better that I sanded all of my larger stamps. I haven't tried the eraser technique, but I think I'll try it next time.
Try rubbing the cleaned stamp on your jeans, wiping off the fuz from the jeans then ink it up! Something about jeans will take that "coating" off so your stamp will ink up better!
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I always worry that even the finest grit sand paper will be too much? So, you might try first roughing the surface with a big pink eraser--I've heard that little trick is indeed the perfect remedy, altho, for me, usually just giving my stamps a thorough cleaning prior to the first use does the job quite nicely.
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thanks for these great tips! i've had this same problem too on solid stamps ....that's why i've been using versacolor pigment ink pads instead.... but i'm gonna try the eraser method so that my SU classic pads won't be wasted!
Try rubbing the cleaned stamp on your jeans, wiping off the fuz from the jeans then ink it up! Something about jeans will take that "coating" off so your stamp will ink up better!
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Someone told me a long time ago to apply the versamark ink on each stamp as soon as you mount them, stamp (on scratch paper) then clean it. I have found that this works great!! It is very quick and easy
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I ususally use my jeans, but a paperbag will also work. I just can't bring myself to sand them...and these other methods usually work for me.
I've also heard that if you use pigment ink (craft ink) and let it sit on the stamp for a few (15) minutes, then clean it, there is something in the pigment ink that helps remove the coating. I'm just not that patient
Thanks so much! I can't wait to try some of the stamps I've been avoiding because I too thought that is the way they are meant to look. What great inventive ideas...you girls rock!
Absolutely fine grit sand paper or a fine emery board- works every time- I've been doing it for over 15 years on new slick stamps and have never had a problem. You'll be amazed at the difference- :-).
Remedy for poor coverage on stamps???
