Some single images may need additional trimming. Stamp sets will need trimming. You can use a sharp pair of kitchen shears, Kai scissors (which are made to cut rubber) or any other sharp scissor! Test out a small edge of the rubber to see how your scissors cut.

Once your images are ready, you will need an acrylic block to mount the image. If you don't have an acrylic mount, try using one side of the CD case. (Take the case apart for best results). The static cling foam used on these images will stick to shiny surfaces. We have used jar lids as mounts!

***What is great about these stamps...you can stamp on curved surfaces! Toss the mount aside and just stamp with the rubber!***

Inking

Experiment with your stamps! Press your stamp directly into your ink pad. Run the inkpad across the stamp. Dab the stamp with the ink. Each type of inking will result in a different stamp print.

Try coloring the rubber with markers!

Inking with Aliases

The Aliases are created from actual photographs and you can create an actual photographic look with these stamps. Using a solvent ink (ex: Staz On) and glossy paper will result in a photographic looking image. Practice and test your stamping before trying to apply this technique to a final project. Sometimes the glossy paper will cause the ink stamp to slip or even stick! It may take a little practice to see how your paper and ink react. Be patient and I promise you will love your result!

Cleaning

Clean your stamps the same way you would clean any other rubber stamps! Warm soapy water will do the trick! If the EZ Mount loses its "stick", wash the stamp and EZ Mount with the warm soapy water and dry the stamp thoroughly.

Remember, these stamps are real rubber and they can stand up to all of the abusive art techniques you throw at them!