Stamp Problem , any ideas??

[enchntdgal]

I have a couple of stamp sets that for some reason seem to be too smooth, does that make sense? They are not inking properly and I can't seem to get a clean stamped image. Is there anything I can do to "rough" it up Have any of you run across this and what did you do ?

Thanks!!!

[LAshwell]

I remember reading on a site somewhere that you can use a regular pink eraser - not the type on a pencil but the small rectangular one - and "erase" it across the stamp a couple times and that will take care of the problem.

I'll post the link to the article as soon as I remember where I found it.

Edit:

Found it: http://www.rubberstamper.com/basics/index.cfm#trick

Scroll down the page to the part about solid stamps.

[scarlett75]

I've found that if I rub the new stamps across an old towel or my jeans a couple of times, they take the ink better.

I have also used a cheap toothbrush for the same purpose.

[enchntdgal]

Thanks you guys! I knew you would have the answer I needed! I ran downstairs to grab an eraser, used it and it worked perfectly!! I now have a nice clean stamped image!! Woo Hooo!!!

Thanks again

[My3LittleGirls]

I've always used my sanding block - a very fine grit sandpaper - or in a pinch I've used a large nail file (again, very fine grit though) and lightly "sand" the image when I first put mine together. It works great and I am not really "sanding down" my rubber images as it might sound. Good luck!

[Beachbound]

Thanks for that info! I thought it was just me! The things you learn here!