Clear image with foam and paint?

[Hockeyrabbit]

Hi-

I just recently bought several foam alphas and I am having a problem getting a nice crisp image, unlike my rubber and acrylics..is that how they usually stamp? Any tips to get a nice clear stamp would be helpful..thanks!

[SophieLaFontaine]

Um, I've never done this, but maybe you could put the thinnest possible layer of paint on, and don't press the foam stamp too hard? I've only seen it done on TV. Or maybe put a normal amount of paint on the stamp, stamp it on a scrap to get rid of excess paint, and then stamp it again on the wall (or whatever you are stamping on) without re-painting the stamp.

[sallen]

I had the same problem... I assumed since it was a stamp, it was supposed to be inked. The ladies at my local Archivers said the best way to do it is to sponge on a thin layer of paint.... Who knew!
Good Luck!
Stacey

[ScrampShopper]

Foam stamps with paint give a more blurry effect. It comes out clearer if you use ink, but foam stamps never come out as crisp as rubber
(I use pigment with my foam stamps all the time, but I've never tried dye ink)

[HeatherHolbrook]

Your not going to get a really crisp image with foam and paint, it's just the nature of both of these. Try using a foam brush to "paint" on a very light layer of paint on your foam stamp, to prevent paint from squishing out the sides so much.

[Onita76]

I quite often use my classic ink pads with my foam stamps and get a bit of a clearer image.

[yytx]

I ditto the clear image using the foam stamps and dye ink - easy to clean too!! I use the paint to stamp on transparencies as well as to get a more bohemian type look... HTH!

[MSBetsyZ]

Probably the best way to get an even, light coating would be to use a brayer to apply the paint/ink to the stamp. That way you avoid the "goopies" and the low spots...just nice even application.