We have them here, actually all the colours arnt shown. Oh well thats another job for today, and I think the price has come down. Blimey who keeps this web site up to date, think a kick up the bums whats needed.
thanks will get time in next few days
thanks the snowflake pictures look fab thanks again
Ok, now I am absolutely positive I saw Jane Nesterenko use an anti static cloth on a piece of acetate. She brushed baby powder on the acetate. You then stamp the image and use the anti static cloth to take of the excess powder.
I think I've seen her do this too. I've used an anti static powder bag on both acetate (not for medallions through) and on shiny mirri type card -it seems to give the stamp more grip! Just be sure to wipe the surplus off after the ink is dried! And I discovered baby wipes are also good for removing booboos with other than stazon/permanent inks if you're quick.
I wonder if using a stamp positioner might help with the slipping problem for big stamps like the medallions?
I've managed to get reasonable images by cutting the transparancy into sections about the size of the stamp, inking the stamp, and then very carefully pressing the transparency onto the stamp rather than the other way around.....
Cheryl - once you've got the knack of stamping on acetate you'll wonder why you ever struggled
Best tip would be to lower the stamp very gently onto the acetate. Keep one hand on the centre of the stamp and then use the other hand to firmly press all over the stamp.
The tricky bit is lifting the stamp off. Use your little fingers to hold the acetate firmly on the table when you remove the stamp. This stops the static/slippage.
Another way is to stick the acetate down onto the work surface using masking tape.
Another idea to try later is reverse-cutting. Instead of cutting the layers away from round the outside of the design, try cutting the smallest section out from the centre of the design and working form the inside to the outside.
not so sure of the reverse cutting -- that would mean using a knife, and I'm much better at cutting with scissors!! I try and stay away from decoupage that needs a knife for tiny 'windows' in the upper layers of a design, which is a shame 'cos I lurve decoupage
Cheryl haven't you got any of those little scissors that cut like tweezers? Ideal for all that intricate cutting instead of a craft knife. Cutting the medallions in reverse looks a bit like a kaleidescope - very pretty with a bit of ribbon tied round the last layer.
Have pm'd you Cheryl so hopefully that will be of some help. Ditto everything about acetate, it's fabby to do medalions on. I'll try to upload some pics for you.
The example in the shop did layers 1, 2, 3, 6 & 7.
Can't decide whether I've got the time (or patience) to add steps 4 & 5 into it now
Think I'll wait for the others to dry (currently in airing cupboard to try and speed it up a bit!) and see how it looks first...... Have actually made up the card base, and got layer 1 into place, as I did that layer before starting on the others in order to get some idea of time/energy needed
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