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EVEN IF YOU'VE BEEN
STAMPING A WHILE. If you get those pesky halos around your
stamped image, you need this refresher.
Demonstrators find
that a lot of stampers like to use more ink than they actually need!
So Let's get Back
to the Basics:
For the best results, turn your
stamp over and hold the inkpad in your hand. This gives you more
control over the amount of ink and where you lay it. Tap, tap, tap,
lightly on the stamp with the inkpad a few times while moving around
to cover the rubber completely.When printing your stamp, you'll find
that steady, even pressure will give you the cleanest imprint.
Tapping lightly on the stamp is
key to avoid over-inking your stamp.
If you take care not to put ink
where you don't want it, will make your life much easier. Rocking
your stamp will give you edge prints, smudge or echo your print. To
much pressure causes some of the same problems.
For a much more crisp, clear
image, use Stampin' Pierce Mat when stamping with Photopolymer
stamps.
Card Layering Templates
A great tool for measuring layers for
cards.
https://scmagnolia.blogspot.com/2020/06/card-layering-templates.html
It's essential to
have the right adhesive. You can't adhere ribbon to your card with
liquid glue, however Glue Dots are perfect. Small embellishments can
only be adhered to a card with Liquid Glue or Glue Dots. When making
3D items or a fancy fold card, you need extra hold so Tear & Tape
is the perfect choice. Using diecuts means you need a Fine Tip Glue
Pen. Which of these should you have in your Tool Kit? All of them,
because they each have uses that you will quickly see that you can't
do without. If you are new to stamping, check the starred items in
the list below for the must haves for when you are just starting out.

Stamping Tool Kit
*Scissors
Adhesives:
*Pencil
Bone Folder
Stampin' Pierce Mat
*Paper-Piercing Tool (otherwise known
as “pokey tool”
*Baby Wipes
Alligator Clip
https://www.amazon.com/WMYCONGCONG-Alligator-Electrical-Clamps-Plastic/dp/B07KZWB333
For your Stampin' Up! Shopping
Convenience:
Item
|
Order Number
|
Price
|
Catalog Page
|
Paper Snips Scissors
|
103579
|
$11.00
|
155
|
Stampin' Seal tape
runner
|
152813
|
$8.00
|
127
|
Mini Glue Dots
|
103683
|
$5.25
|
127
|
Tear & Tape
|
154031
|
$7.00
|
127
|
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
|
110755
|
$4.00
|
127
|
Stampin' Dimensionals
|
104430
|
$4.25
|
127
|
Bone Folder
|
102300
|
$7.00
|
155
|
Stampin' Pierce Mat
|
126199
|
$5.00
|
149
|
Take Your Pick Tool
|
144107
|
$10.00
|
155
|