Project designed by Michelle Ross.
Wood Mount
Materials:
unmounted rubber stamps
sharp scissors
heat-embossing tool
rubbing alcohol
foam cushion with adhesive on two sides
crafters ink pad or Fabrico ink pad (block)
matte-finish spray
wood block
Steps:
- Peel off the paper from one side of the cushion. Place sheet of rubber stamps or individually trimmed stamp on the adhesive (figure A).
- Trim around each stamp image with sharp scissors. Try to cut straight up and down so as not to create an angle. Clean the adhesive off the scissors using rubbing alcohol.
- Ink the rubber with the crafter's ink, center the image over the wood block and stamp. Clean rubber and set aside.
- Use the heat-embossing tool to dry and heat-set the stamped image.
- Lightly spray wood block with matte finish. Allow to dry.
- Remove the second piece of paper from the adhesive on the cushion. Position stamp on wood, being careful that placement matches as closely as possible to the position of the image stamped on the wood. Note: If you can't get cushion with adhesive, use rubber cement to attach stamp to cushion and cushion to wood. Coat each surface with rubber cement and allow to dry for 20 minutes. Stick together for a permanent bond.
Acrylic Mount
Materials:
unmounted rubber stamps
sharp scissors
Aleenes Tack It Over and Over glue
rubber cushion
acrylic mounting block or blocks
large three-ring binder notebook
clear sheet protector pages
heavy cardstock
Steps:
Stamp
- Cut and trim each unmounted rubber stamp as described above. Glue unmounted stamp to rubber cushion by applying rubber cement to the back of trimmed stamp and to the top of the cushion. Allow the pieces to dry for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, stick the two pieces of glued sides together.
- Trim cushion to shape of stamp.
- Apply a thin coat of Aleene's retackable glue to the back of the red-cushioned stamp. Allow the tacky glue to sit overnight to dry.
- Place the newly mounted stamp on the acrylic block, and use it as you would a wood-mounted stamp. The stamp can be pulled off after using and stored in plastic page protectors kept in a three-ring binder. The stamps can be mounted again and again to various surfaces. See below for storage ideas. Tip: Place the wax side of freezer paper onto the tacky side of the stamp instead of an acrylic block to stamp along curved surfaces.
Storage
- Stamp image onto cardstock. Slide stamped cardstock into a clear sheet protector page.
- Peel the stamp off the acrylic block and place it on top of the sheet protector next to the stamped image so you can easily see the image the stamp creates.
- Store the sheet protectors in a three-ring binder. Organize according to categories or companies, etc.
Mouse Pad Mount
Stamped the trimmed stamp with crafter's ink on the "top" side of the mouse pad . Use rubber cement to adhere stamp to underside of mouse pad. Trim the pad to fit the shape of the rubber stamp. This is a flexible mount that allows for easier stamping on curved surfaces. This method has not been in use long enough to stand the test of time. What is the normal lifespan of a mouse pad, anyway?
The Not-Just-for-Kids Mount
Cassette tape cases come apart quite easily and make good mounts. Gently pull apart the two plastic pieces of the case. Use the side without spikes. Prepare the rubber stamp the same as if you were mounting it on acrylic. Stick the stamp to the flat , outside of the cassette case side without spikes. The "inner U-shaped part" is easy for little fingers to get a good grip. Kids can have their very own stamps at minimum expense.
The Traveling Mount
This mount is a good idea if you need to travel light. Use stamp prepared for acrylic block mounting. Leave the acrylic blocks at home but stick the stamp to the outside of the stamp pad cover and use it as a mount. Travel with a larger selection of stamps rather than a heavy bag of blocks.
The Almost Completely Unmounted Mount
If you like to stamp on fabric with paint, try this trick for working with the quick-drying paint. Prepare stamps for acrylic block mounting but leave off the Tack It Over and Over Fabric Glue. After using stamps with fabric paint, toss them into a bowl of water. This will keep the acrylic paints from drying on the stamps so you don't have to rush while working, and clean up will keep until you're ready.
Resources acrylic blocks, rubber cushion (self adhesive) - Rubbernecker
The Rubbernecker Stamp Co.
Ontario, CA
Phone: 909-673-0747
Email:
RBRNECKER@aol.com
URL:
www.rubbernecker.com
ink pads, ink, inking and stamping supplies - Colorbox
Clearsnap Inc.
Website:
www.clearsnap.com
Tack-It Over and Over Fabric Glue - Aleene's
Duncan Enterprises
Website:
www.duncancrafts.com
Guests Michelle Ross
Artist
Jewelry and decorative functional polymer clay art.
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