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Scrapbooking Memories
A Rubber
Stamping Technique Article For All Of Your Creative Projects
The rubber
stamping technique is so easy to learn you will
become an instant artist. You can learn the basic
techniques in just a few minutes. If you've never
stamped before you will be amazed at what you can
make. Your scrapbooking will go to the next level.
The most common colorants for
stamps are ink pads and brush markers. Before you ink your stamp
be sure it is clean and dry. When coloring with ink, gently tap
the stamp onto the pad. Please don't rub or grind the stamp on
the pad or apply excessive pressure. Some available stamp pads
have removable sections so that you can color individual parts
of the image with different colors.
Hold the stamp at an
angle to see if it is evenly colored. If you do
accidentally ink the rubber surrounding the image
just remove it with a cotton swab.
You are now ready
to stamp. Carefully position your stamp over the
paper in the area you wish to stamp. Press the inked
stamp straight down onto the paper with out rocking
or wiggling. Once you have done this, lift the stamp
straight up.
With this rubber
stamp technique you now have the design on your
paper. It is best if you try it on scrap paper
before you put it on your permanent page. You may
want to try different colors, so it is best if you
put it on scrap paper.
The pressure
required depends on the size of the stamp and the
amount of detail. If the image is blurry, you may be
applying too much pressure or else you are rocking
the stamp. When pressing large stamps, place the
palm of one hand on the top of the stamp. Lay your
other hand on top of the first hand and press
straight down.
After you are through
with the stamp, clean it right away. This will make
your future projects easier and also protect your
investment.
You can remove most
of the ink by using paper towels moistened with
water or a mild cleanser. Be sure the cleanser is
ammonia free and bleach free. I also like to use
baby wipes that are alcohol free. Most towelettes
work great too.
If you have ink that
may be stuck in the crevices, a toothbrush works
great. Be sure to dry the stamp by blotting on a
paper towel or soft cloth. Store your stamps in a
cool location with the rubber side down. Never stack
your rubber stamps.
I hope my rubber
stamping technique has helped you. If you have any
questions or rubber stamping techniques and would
like to share them please use the "contact me"
button.
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