The Happy Stamper
How To's

Here is where you can find some answers to questions you may have on rubber stamps and how to mount the unmounted rubber stamps sold on this site!

Why Unmounted Stamps?
The Pros of Unmounted stamps....

  • Cost: Everywhere you shop you will find that unmounted stamps cost about half the cost of mounted stamps.
  • Space: Unmounted stamps take up significantly less space than wood mounted. Hundreds of stamps can be organized and stored in one stampable binder.
  • Visibility: Because you can see through the acrylic blocks you get the perfect impression every time. No surprises.

Which Block?
Choosing the correct acrylic block for your stamp....

 

  • Choose a block from your set that fits your entire stamp.
  • Allow about 1/4" space in all directions around the edges of the dye
  • Proper fitting of the stamp will assist in a clear even impression

 
Embossing
How to create professional looking raised effects...

 

What you need...
 
How its done...
  • Ink stamp with pigment ink
  • Apply inked stamp to desired surface
  • Sprinkle clear embossing powder over wet ink
  • Melt embossing powder with heat tool
 
Helpful Hint...
For the ultimate metallic effect- use Encore pigment ink and metallic embossing powder.
 

Mounting
How to mount rubber stamps using EZ Mount & acrylic blocks...

 

  • Carefully trim rubber dye close to image.
  • Remove film from sticky side of the EZ Mount.
  • Place stamp on EZ Mount mounting foam.
  • Trim around the stamp again.
  • Remove the paper from other side of the mounting foam.
  • Store stamps on storage pages until ready to use.
  • When ready to use, simply place the stamp on the acrylic block and the static cling will keep it in place!!

Stamping 101
How to use rubber stamps...

 

  • Mount rubber dye of choice to acrylic block.
  • Press stamp into an ink pad. A good beginning pad is a raised dye pad.
  • Press inked stamp firmly onto card stock. Do not wiggle or rock stamp.
  • Clean stamp with our stamp cleaner after each use.
  • Remove stamp from block and store on our storage pages  in a binder

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  • Mounting Rubber Stamps...
    sure has come a long way. Not only can you buy a rubber stamp already mounted, but now you have the option to buy the sheets in their "raw" form and mount them yourself. By using our     acrylic handles, EZ Mount Static Cling Mounting Foam and Storage Panels & Folders you can save a ton of money, not to mention a whole lot of space. Check out what we have to offer and start saving today!

     

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