To bake or not to bake that is the question???

[spiceystamper]

Ok so i have read several threads on here where it says you DO need to bake stamp tile coasters and also several that say you DON'T. Do they turn out the same or is baking better???

And also if you don't have staz on cleaner what do you use to clean your stamps!

THANKS!

[cpine]

[QUOTE=spiceystamper]

And also if you don't have staz on cleaner what do you use to clean your stamps!

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I don't know about the baking part. For cleaning, I use Dawn Power Gel. It's usually used for cleaning the broiler. I spray a paper towel and dab until clean, then I rinse it on a wet paper towel.

[spiceystamper]

oh ok i'll have to try that

[labullard]

I've used Fabrico inks for my tumbled tile coasters and they require baking in the oven because they have to be heat set. I prefer this way because I don't want to use a sealer so my coasters are absorbent.

Many of those who use Stazon say it should not be baked in the oven, but it can be heat set with the heat gun to speed up the drying process.

Linda