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Acetate
Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong. Everytime I stamp on acetate with a staz on inkpad it smudges like mad. Suggestions welcome
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Dedicated Scrapper
I've not had too much luck when I've tried this, but I hear you can dry the ink by using a heat gun - assuming you've not smudged it as you take the stamp off.
Eileen
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Dedicated Scrapper
yes, I have had to use a heat gun to dry it, even with staz on. OR leave it out a few minutes and it should dry on its own.
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The Orignal Robo Rebel
it could be the type if acetate you are using, the ones that are designed to usually go through ink jet printers are usually the best as they have a slightly rough side which holds the ink better.
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Dedicated Scrapper
There is a lady called Jayne Nesterenko (sp?) who sometimes demonstrates on C&C and she does a good demo of stamping on acetate.
I did a workshop with her and she suggested taping the acetate down with masking tape before you stamp, the image can smudge when you lift the stamp off because you are creating a vacuum between the stamp and the acetate and when you lift the stamp away you are working against the vacuum. You need to stamp and press in one motion, the stamp needs to go down in a direct movement from above and lifted off in the same way so try to press down hard as you apply the stamp - easier if it's not a very large image.
HTH.
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Let the good times roll.........
I agree with Susan it's the pressure that creates the smudging. I'd also suggest using less ink than you normally would so it doesn't slip as much when you're applying it to the acetate and you don't get the 'ripple' effect in your ink. You can also use something like a sheet of funky foam or a special stamping pad underneath the acetate which will help make the impression without you having to apply as much pressure so it's again less likely to slip. Using a heatgun on acetate can warp it if it gets hot so it's best to leave it to air dry.
Leo
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Cardmaker
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How about inking the stamp - put it face up and put the acetate on top?? So kind of doing it the reverse way?
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So many ideas, so little time ....
Originally Posted by sam c
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How about inking the stamp - put it face up and put the acetate on top?? So kind of doing it the reverse way?
Fraid that's a no no in my book - would make things even worse for me!
I think I'd say:
a) you can use special acetate which has a rougher side which provides a 'key' for the ink to stick to
b) Do be sparing with the amount of ink you use on the stamp.
c) Leave to aid drier for longer than you think you'll need
4) You CAN, if you're careful, use a heat gun and embossing powder on acetate. That's what I did here:
http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopo...0&ppuser=11959
This is more likely to work on the heavier duty acetates which are able to withstand the heat a little better than some of the thinner makes.
Member of the BLUE BRADS and SCRAP & TICKLE teams.
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i love kie and lou
hi a little tip if you make a mess on your acetate and you want to use it again, use stazon cleaner on kitchen roll and wipe it off, you can use it again and again till you get it right. hope this helps.
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Keen Cardmaker
Originally Posted by nannyjuna
hi a little tip if you make a mess on your acetate and you want to use it again, use stazon cleaner on kitchen roll and wipe it off, you can use it again and again till you get it right. hope this helps.
What a great idea! I never even thought of that. I've just binned it.
Thanks
Shona
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Oh! this is so comfy
Thanks everyone for advice on acetate. I did use a heat gun but the blooming thing melted. Maybe I have got the wrong acetate.
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RIP Luc, forever a Canuck
the main trick is to use very little ink - my half dried out black stazon pad is currently working a treat on acetate - I'm reluctant to re-ink it!
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Loving CherryArte's Arcade Collection
You could also try wiping the acetate surface with an anti-static bag, this reduces the static cling to the stamp as you lift it off.
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Dedicated Scrapper
Hold the acetate down with your little fingers while you lift the stamp off
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Originally Posted by Pat
Thanks everyone for advice on acetate. I did use a heat gun but the blooming thing melted. Maybe I have got the wrong acetate.
You need special acetate to heat emboss - we have it here if anyone is interested
http://www.craft-emporium.co.uk/prod...oducts_id=4015
it's the stuff they use with Medallion Stamping when they demo it on tv
hth
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