STEP ONE: For example, I have a penny black set, allegro with a few unused stamps in it. I am using memento ink black, it is my must have basic black ink. I took the flower stamp from the set.
This is the grainy type image you get on that very first stamp with a clear stamp. If you are a avid stamper, you know what I am talking about. It bugs me everytime I buy a clear set of new stamps.
STEP THREE: Very important, clean off the surface of your stamp. Remove the "sand" you have removed from the stamp. Clean it well. Then stamp again. Take a look:
Here is another example: Again it is an unused stamp from Penny Black's Allegro set. I have not used it once. I stamped it with tuxedo black as is. The image is grainy and light.
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I wanted to share my two cents. I have no idea where I got the idea of sanding my new stamps, but it is better than some of the other crazy tips I have read on the internet to work with new stamps. Try this and leave a comment on what you think! It would make my day! See you soon.
Yes I have done this and it does work wonders,
ReplyDeleteOnly last week my sister had a problem with her stamp, and I told her to do this, and she was amazed, at how it helped.
you are right - it does make me cringe, especially as I have just spent twenty five pounds on my set of by the tide stamps...aarrgghh
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DeleteAlso, I’ve tried Temu twice & both times it may be a very similar design but it was smaller or poor quality. I won’t do that ever again.
DeleteYes, I have done it with both clean and red rubber stamps. I just use my sanding block.
ReplyDeleteCindy, I have been using this same technique for years now (I use a fine nail file), and I have not noticed any harm to my stamps. It does make you cringe!
ReplyDeleteGreat tip, thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you !! This is e excellent 😃
ReplyDeleteExcellent tip, thank you!
ReplyDeleteI've used Pink Pearl erasers with good results, also an artist's eraser that is blue and white, with the blue side being somewhat gritty. It's a handy shape for holding.
ReplyDeleteOh my word that is incredible! TFS this great tip!
ReplyDeleteHelen -- Firenze Cards
Great idea thanks.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!. I have just started stamping and card making and I didn't know there was a way to improve the quality. Just assumed you get what you pay for. I will try it on some of my "lesser quality" stamps and see if works as well. Thanks for the tip.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you shared this tip! I'd resigned myself to throwing out the grainy stamps, which is much more cringe worthy than taking a sanding block to them!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. Just stumbled on your site and it made my day. I was ready to toss out a couple of stamps and now I can use them. THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletelove this tip. thank you so much for sharing
ReplyDeleteIt is now 2021 and I'm just getting into some of my slightly older Pinterests, and I found your tip. I have tried other techniques that gave me only limited success. You'rs is the one that surpasses the rest, and has made some stamps I like, but are of a lesser quality, a fresh new look. I am extremely happy. Thank You!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea.I have a couple of not so good stamps that I will try this on. Cheerz
ReplyDeleteGreat tip. I am definitely going to try this. It’s frustrating when new stamps don’t stamp well.
ReplyDeleteSanding does sound good. I usually just run my fingers and thumb over a new stamp to take the shine off. If I still have faint images I will definitely try the sanding option.
ReplyDeleteA word of caution for you. Be sure to use a fine grit sandpaper with a block so you sand your stamps down evenly. Also try stamping before sanding more. If you sand down a little too far you can lose some of the detail in your stamps.
ReplyDeleteGreat tip just tried it works now happy thanks
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible solution! Who knew!!!
ReplyDeleteI am definitely trying this!
ReplyDeleteYes works very well. I also use my finger nail file. The one for polishing your nail with the different grits works great. Also works so well on stamps with large solid color areas.
DeleteI have used this trick on new stamps with good results. However, if you don't want to do that for whatever reason, just tap your new stamp with Versamark, stamp it a couple of times on scrap paper then use your color ink. Has the same effect and you won't cringe.
ReplyDeleteThis is great!! I am a newbie to cardmaking and stamping, so I always thought it was the quality of my “cheap” stamps or the ink or that I just didn’t know the right technique of stamping! Now I can’t wait to get “restarted”! Thanks a Million!👍🏻
ReplyDeleteI've been having trouble with my stamping and thought I was just not good at it, but now I intend on trying this technique. I have high hopes! Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteJust seen this, brilliant tip, I will be trying it on my stamps
ReplyDeleteI just find wiping them with a little soap and water on a cloth was all that was needed.
ReplyDeleteHi. I loved your tip, even now several years past your posting date. I love reading all the comments. I have one more tip that works on new stamps. Use a white plastic eraser and gently rub it over your stamp. It won’t worry you about ruining the stamp.
ReplyDeleteHi, Debi here, years ago on TV there was a women who had a stamp company called "Hot Potatoes" , she designed many of her own stamps. She always said that you should take a bit of a stiff brush and go over the surface of the stamp before your first stamping , this prepared the stamp for stamping. The brush was dry, then wipe with a damp cloth and stamp.
ReplyDeleteJust use an eraser and go over it then wash
ReplyDeleteThat’s a great idea never thought of that. I do have a sand block in my craft room, I’m definitely going to give it a good. Thank you 😊
ReplyDeleteThanks for this tip I am using it and extremely thrilled I have been stamping for 10 years and was very frustrated with a lot of the stamps. So now I can dig out the ones I was unhappy with and reuse them thank you thank you
ReplyDeleteIs the site TEMU safe?????
ReplyDeleteI buy a lot of craft products from them and have hand no problems.
DeleteThank you very much! I’m going to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteGoing to try it!
ReplyDeleteI have been using this trick as well!! It works great.
ReplyDeleteOMG why would you do such a thing!! Clean them with an eraser and if that’s not enough, condition it with an embossing ink pad.
ReplyDeleteGreat tip, thanks for sharing. Do you have any suggestions on clear stamp cleaning. After I have used them awhile they will no longer stick to their plastic container?
ReplyDeleteTry putting a small dab of lip balm on the back of the stamp.
DeleteI've been using sandpaper for a few years now. I have one stamp that has very small details and this work fabulously on it without any damage to the image at all
ReplyDeleteI used to make cards in the early 2000’s. Broke my nail one day while making a card and found which side worked better when I first got “new” stamps! Didn’t get back into making them until this year. I will use a light grit sandpaper if needed-great post!!
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