Get Started with Clear Stamps

If you are new to stamping with Clear stamps, this film shows how to store, use, clean them as well as tips for choosing which inks work best with these kinds of stamp.

For more information, do check out the blog http://billiescraftroom.wordpress.com/2010/10/29/get-started-with-clear-stamp...

Thanks for watching, see you soon

Billie

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[BilliesCraftRoom]

Hi Gatafierra

If you are new, the best ink to use for embossing is a pigment ink, it is glycerine based so it dries slower, so gives you time to apply powder and then heat set. The brand is Tsukeniko the options are; Versamark which is a clear ink which is fine for embossing if you are using opaque coloured powders. I love this & recommend it.

[BilliesCraftRoom]

PT2

Come to the blog (link at end of film) go to the stamping tab at the top, pick tutorials by billie from the drop down menu. There are lots of written tutorials to help you choose your essential starter material there. I tried to put a link in, but YT said no :(

U can emboss with dye inks if your paper isn't too absorbant (try glossy) & u have embossing powder ready to go & ur quick.

I use the Versafine which is pigment ink as it doesn't bead up on the clear stamps.

[peculiarone339]

this video is perfect! i brought home some clear stamps today without knowing what they were (for sure) or how to use them. thank you so much for this video and for beng so clear and thorough =D

it looks like i'll be heading back to the shop for a block and ink - hahaah! i'm excited to try this out! thanks again!! many blessings :)

[BilliesCraftRoom]

@peculiarone339 Hi :)

Glad you liked the video, just be sure to store your stamps out of the light and somewhere not very hot or cold and you'll be fine. Versafine is a great all round ink and has worked well on most clear stamps.

Have fun creating

Best wishes

Billie :)

Be sure to check out the blog for more tutorials, reviews and inspiration.

[patriciaeresjo]

Thank you so much! I was a bit unsure how the clear stamps attached to the acrylic block -but now I know! :-)

[BilliesCraftRoom]

@patriciaeresjo

Hi

Glad the video helped you out. Essentially it is static that keeps the clear stamps on the acrylic blocks :)

Best wishes

Billie

[gatafierrra]

Also, versafine is the brand name correct? Not the type of ink? What is the difference between versafine and an embossing ink? Sorry for so many questions.

[gatafierrra]

Thank you. For embossing, would you use the pigment inks also? Or can you emboss with both pigment and dye inks?

[BilliesCraftRoom]

Thanks :)

[tallerangelam]

Use, store and clean. great!!!