Quick Tip: How to Prevent Curling of Clear Mount Stamps

Published by under techniques | Feb 11 2013

clear mount stamps

New to stamping? Here are some tips to keep your rubber clear mount stamps performing beautifully.

Clear mount stamps are a popular option for many crafters.

  •  Their storage is compact,
  •  they are cost effective,
  •  they are easy to use and
  •  they are versatile!

When your new clear mount Stampin' Up! stamps arrive you'll be keen to get started. Read the instructions on the inside cover of the stamp case. Peel the backing paper off the stamps and apply labels, if desired. One method is outlined in the instructions, so just follow those. 

 

Tip 1: Adhering Labels

Make sure your rubber stamps are perfectly flat when applying the adhesive labels, especially if you apply the label to the rubber (instead of the rubber-to-label method).

Flat on the table is perfect.

A label pulled too tight across the stamp, or a curved stamp in the hand when the label is applied, will result in curling stamps (where the rubber has a curve in it) that won't stick so well to your block.

Flat stamp + Clean block = Better 'stickability'!

 

clear mount stamps and case

Tip 2: Storage

Now that your newly mounted stamps are flat, keep them that way!

In my experience, there are a couple of things you can do to make sure they stay uncurled and in great nick.

The first is to keep them away from excessive heat (such as a hot car or near a window on a summer's day).

The second is to store them in the outer rubber (see above) that they came in. With my first few sets of clear mount stamps I threw this outer part away, thinking it was waste. Wish I hadn't done that! I now keep it inside the case for two reasons:

1. It helps to keep my stamps flat, and 

2. It lets me know at a glance if any stamps are missing!


Want more info? Click on the video below for hints and tips about Stampin' Up!'s clear mount stamps.

 

Wishing you many years of happiness with your new stamps.

 

To enquire about Stampin' Up! products in Australia or to place an order contact Simone.


Happy stamping,

Simone Bartrum, Stampin' Up! demonstrator Australia, Victoria


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4 Responses to “Quick Tip: How to Prevent Curling of Clear Mount Stamps”

  1. Heather McCarthyon 12 Feb 2013 at 8:17 am

    Oh wow I never even thought of doing that, going to have to go back through my clear stamps and see if I can find any of the outer rubbers (I know I've kept a few)  thanks for that tip

  2. Simoneon 13 Feb 2013 at 10:10 pm

    So pleased you found it helpful, Heather. Once I accidentally vacuumed up the little unicorn horn from the Pony Party stamp set, because I didn’t know I’d dropped it. So I love how I can tell now when I stamp is missing from a set!! 🙂 Thanks for visiting and for leaving a comment. xx

  3. Sue Madexon 13 Feb 2013 at 9:04 pm

    Hey thanks – very helpful tips.  I quite often end up with a slight curl in mine – will try the table trick next time. 

  4. Simoneon 13 Feb 2013 at 10:07 pm

    Hi Sue, thanks for stopping by. I’ve had a few people ask about this recently which is why I thought I’d write about it. Look forward to seeing you in May! Simone

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