How do you store rubber stamps?

How do you store rubber stamps?

Choose one or make your own but be sure stamps are always stored clean, dry, flat, and away from direct sunlight. Caution: Avoid storing rubber stamps in cardboard boxes. Direct contact between rubber and cardboard can dry your stamps out and reduce their useable life span.

How do you store your stamps?

I still recommend storing your stamps vertically with the binder standing up so they don’t get all squished from the weight. You can also place clear stamps in CD/DVD cases. Make sure to keep your stamps on acetate, one on the stamp part, one of the flat part to help protect them.

How do you clean and store rubber stamps?

How to Clean Rubber Stamps

1. Remove ink. Press the stamp onto scrap paper to remove excess ink.
2. Mix your Simple Green solution. Mix 1 oz.
3. Clean. Spray onto a clean paper towel and wipe away ink.
4. Dry. Be sure to let the stamps air dry completely before storing them.

How do you rejuvenate rubber stamps?

Don’t toss the stamp, there is a way to restore them pretty easily! Next a coat of glycerin – a $4.00 drugstore item – you can also re-ink your embossing/resist pad with this! Let it sit over night and then wipe with a damp towel. Your stamp should have that nice soft rubber texture.

Should you clean rubber stamps?

Yes, it’s important to clean off stamps after using them—especially between colors! When cleaning your stamps, don’t forget to clean your acrylic blocks. This prevents any stray ink marks from ending up on your paper! That’s no big deal—just clean off what you can and let the stamp dry.

What’s the best way to store rubber stamps?

Implementing correct rubber stamp storage practices will help prolong the life of your stamps. Storing rubber stamps the right way will ensure good reliable stamping results every time. A well-organized stamp storage system will also help you find the perfect stamp every time without rummaging through boxes and draws.

What kind of box do you use to store stamps?

Cardboard boxes can be suitable for storing mounted stamps. Just make sure that the box is strong enough to hold several stamps. You can use clean and unused pizza delivery boxes to store stamps, which are great because they stack and you can write on the side what each box contains.

What happens to rubber stamps in the Sun?

Keep rubber stamps away from sunlight. Direct sun onto a rubber stamp can damage the rubber and result in unreliable stamping results. Sunlight (and heat) will dry out the rubber and make it hard and brittle. It will also discolor acrylic stamps.

Is it OK to stack stamps on top of each other?

Do not stack too many stamps on top of each other. The weight of the stamps can damage the stamps at the bottom of the pile. Uneven edges will also result in the damage of the stamps as detailed above. Consider a rubber stamp storage solution that allows you to store your big and heavy stamps at the bottom.