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unmounted rubber stamps I bought from Viva Las Vegas? I thought "unmounted" meant I could put them on a clear block, but there's just rubber - no padding.
The cheapest, quickest route is to put some double-faced removable tape on the back and stick it to the acrylic block (or some similar smooth surface) and stamp (preferably with a cushioned pad, i.e. mouse pad, underneath the paper. If you think you might buy more UM's in the future, then purchase the mounting foam sheet to apply permanently to your UMs. Viva Las Vegas has them. Just don't buy the cushioned sheet that has adhesive on both sides.
If you think you might buy more UM's in the future, then purchase the mounting foam sheet to apply permanently to your UMs... Just don't buy the cushioned sheet that has adhesive on both sides.
What's the difference and how will I know what I'm getting?
I'm sorry to be dense, but I've never seen stamps like this before.
What's the difference and how will I know what I'm getting?
I'm sorry to be dense, but I've never seen stamps like this before.
Thanks,
You can buy cushion (sticky adhesive on both sides of the sheet) that you use to adhere the rubber stamp to a wood block.
The EZ mount cling (link provided above) is sticky adhesive on one side (you would adhere the back of the rubber stamp to this side) and the other side is "cling".
I'm actually in the process of "unmounting" my wood mounted stamps to EZ mount cling.
You can buy cushion (sticky adhesive on both sides of the sheet) that you use to adhere the rubber stamp to a wood block.
The EZ mount cling (link provided above) is sticky adhesive on one side (you would adhere the back of the rubber stamp to this side) and the other side is "cling".
I'm actually in the process of "unmounting" my wood mounted stamps to EZ mount cling.
My preference is the Tack it over and over glue that someone mentioned higher up in this thread. So easy and very inexpensive and very dependable. I have used this for many years and it has never failed me. I've tried the ez mount and the static cling and the 2-sided tape, but the tack it over and over has the best longevity for providing reliable adhesion to the block in my experience.
I just apply the tack it over and over to the back of my unmounted stamps directly out of the bottle using the applicator top that comes on the glue bottle. No need to paint it on (that's way too much work) - just apply a few beads - and less is really more. The glue is white coming out of the bottle and when it turns clear, it's dry and ready to use.
Here's a YouTube video that shows how to apply the tack it over and over to the unmounted stamps. The method in this video is 'painting' the glue over the entire back surface of the unmounted stamp using a foam brush. As I mentioned above I don't apply the glue this way because it's not necessary and it's too much work IMO. Just applying a few beads does the trick easy peasy and very fast.
Whatever method you decide upon (you have to use what works best for you, naturally), welcome to the wonderful world of unmounted stamps........have fun
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I just mounted my first set of bare rubber stamps. There are many YouTube videos that show how it's done. You have to have the correct scissors to trim them (or a scalpel or a hot knife). But it was pretty easy to do it.
Many people here on the forum choose to leave their stamps bare rubber and use some sort of tacky adhesive. It does save space. And you don't have to buy the cling foam. I decided I like the cling foam so I mounted mine. :-)
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Or you can use 2 way glue, just make sure it has dried to clear, not blue, before putting onto the blocks. I used the jumbo tip and applied to just rubber (no foam), foam without stamp sticker images and foam that had stamp sticker images. All methods worked well. I store stamps in a three ring binder on laminated sheets. Have had no problems with them coming off. I didn't have ATOO available, so used 2 way glue and the jumbo tip is a breeze to coat. Also you can use this 2 way glue on your Cricut mats.
A hot knife works wonders with the EZ Mount. But be careful. I improvised with my xacto knife and a lighter and bent the end of my knife - I had to throw it away.
Another product that has not been mentioned here is TackNPeel. You put the product on one side of your acrylic blocks. It is a sticky, cushioned, see-through product that is covered with a clear protective sheet. Whenever you want to use an unmounted stamp, you simply remove the protective sheet, place your stamp and stamp away. When finished you remove the stamp and replace the protective sheet. The other side of your acrylic blocks still work to stamp with clear or ezmounted stamps. This product allows you to buy the product once and use it over and over. You won't need to do anything to any of your stamps. It also has instructions that allow you to simply wash the block and allow it to dry in case the product has lost it's sticky properties, or has picked up lint or dust. I have it mounted on all of my acrylic blocks, a wheel, and my large background rockers. I have had it on my blocks for years and it has worked wonderfully for me.
I really like these type of stamps because ..#1 They are cheap.. #2 They are so easy to store. I use a piece of doublesided tape stuck to my acrylic block to hold them on and put a mouse pad under my project that is being stamped to give it some softness. Works for me.
The cheapest, quickest route is to put some double-faced removable tape on the back and stick it to the acrylic block (or some similar smooth surface) and stamp (preferably with a cushioned pad, i.e. mouse pad, underneath the paper.
You may decide that you don't even need any cushioning with the stamp. I just stick them to the block with double-sided tape and stamp. Play around and see what you prefer.
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