Dura-lar and cling rubber stamp storage
I want to organize my cling and clear stamps into some kind of system. I really like Jennifer McGuire's system using the Avery Elle pockets and clear refrigerator bins. Problem being is that i buy a lot of unmounted cling rubber stamps that come in just plastic bags. I need to mount them to some kind of storage sheet. Also a lot of my cling rubber stamps will not stick to their sheets I purchased them in. Mainly the Graphic 45 stamp sets. Some never used just will not stick to their sheets. I was thinking Dura-lar, but i thought I read somewhere that this is only good for clear stamps and not for unmounted cling rubber. Is this true? I also have some clear stamps i was going to transfer to the Dura-lar.
I really did not want to go the laminated way for storage. Any information on Dura-lar or how to store these stamps is appreciated. Thanks. |
This is not a definitive answer, but may be helpful... In other threads discussing safe storage for cling and photopolymer stamps, the main issue seemed to be the material that the stamps were stored on. Polyester was considered "safe" for pretty much every type of stamp. From what my limited research uncovered, Dura-lar is "an oriented polyester". I'm not sure what the "oriented" part means, but if it's polyester, it should be safe. Hope that helps at least a little...
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Thanks for the info Sue.
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I've been using GraFix acetate sheets for years with my clear and un-mounted rubber stamps with no ill effects.
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I bought 8x10 plexiglass sheets from Home Depot. They can be cut in half to fit in those refrigerator bins. I kept mine 8x10 and put them in a heavy duty basket that I can flip through. That would be a good sheet to store them on and each sheet is 1.99 at home depot. Good luck.
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So has anyone taken their SU photopolymers out of the cases and done JM method of storage?
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I laminated white c/s with a picture of the stamp on front and back. I stick my cling stamps to the laminate card then made baggies using 2 mm plastic and an old Food Saver. All products I had in house.
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I am trying to eliminate DVD cases that I really don't need. I figure if I ever decide to sell the m I will put them back in the cases. The Grafix duralar does it have an adhesive side or not.
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I figure that having all my stamps stored in only ONE type of storage is the only way to go. I don't want some DVD, some CD, some in notebooks, some in bins...you see where I'm going. So. All that said...yes, every SU set comes out of the DVD cases and into my version of Jennifer's storage. Doesn't matter if it's rubber or polymer. |
Ditto what Diane said...
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So who has the best price on the Duralar and Avery Elle sleeve?? I am going to start with my non-SU photopolymers first.
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I purchased my Dura-lar from Michaels in the art department. It comes in a pad format. Scrapbookpal.com has the best price on the Avery Elle pockets. Plus free shippimg on all orders over $25.00
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Simon Says Stamp Clear STORAGE SLEEVES 50 Quantity at Simon Says STAMP! Amazon sells the 25 pack of Avery Elle for about $6 with Prime! |
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You are most welcome, and yes, I'm in Las Vegas. We moved here from Syracuse in October. I'm so, so sorry that you all got DUMPED ON so early in the season this year, but I'm so, so NOT sorry that I missed that particular event... ;)
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Sue.. where do you have answered or shown how you store your bare rubber stamps? Im interested in it.. :) Im curious which adhesive you use.. I have tried Aileens tack it over but want to use a different one. TIA
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Are you doing all your stamps like this or just the polymer?? I have way to many stamps to do it all but am thinking I may do the sets I have yet to unmount this way. |
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subbing.....I bought everything last year to go with the JM method and now I just need to do it. The DVD cases have exceeded the book case and I am looking forward to flipping through instead of pulling out the cases....this new thread is inspiring and encouraging
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I keep it all together divided by plastic file folders that I cut in to tabs. On SU stamps, I cut the pic out of the front to slide in the new envelope, then toss the rest. |
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Can you post a pic of how you do you SU sets,please. I don't know if I should hang on to the inserts or not. TIA |
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Su stamps Clear mount rubber set... I just stuck the stamps to one of my laminated boards.. inserted the inserts.. and done. Older su stamps that were originally wood mounted..I took them down to bare rubber.. applied some aileens tack it over on the back of the rubber.. ( some of the stamps I kept the clear stickers from the wood blocks if I could get them off.. if not no biggie) then I stuck them to a piece of heavy clear cardstock.. Eventually I will stamp a white cover index sheet to go in front. Then SU Clear polymer stamps I just stick the clear set in a pocket with the insert.. (didnt take a pic of that sorry) |
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Thank You!!! I have over 500 sets and I need SPACE. What kid of board do you put your clear mounts on?? Thanks |
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OK thanks, for the suggestions. I am going to hobby lobby Saturday so I will look for Duralar while I am there.
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Thanks, Sue, for directions to where I shared my storage for stamps. :) I have missed coming back to this thread for several days. Sorry.
I haven't changed anything since the post Sue sent you to. Except for adding more stamps of course...and adjusting the drawer content a bit to relieve some over-full drawers. As for my SU dvd cases. I sell them or give them away. I've always had someone contact me whenever I comment (like Jennifer did above) in a thread like this that I have some to get rid of. Speaking of which... I have a stack right now. ;) And as for my storage boards...they are half sheets of inexpensive white 110 pound cardstock (think Georgia Pacific from Walmart) laminated in Royal Sovereign laminating folders I bought from Sams in boxes of 200 for $20. I have confirmed that the Royal Sovereign is safe for storage, as it has no acetate content in the film. |
slight hijack - use for DVD cases
I made Christmas gifts for the using the DVD cases. In the case was a covered notebook, a pencil, an eraser, and a bookmark. For adults the case had a pen and notebook. I wasn't sure they would like them but they were a big hit even with the adults as it seems in this digital age people still like to take notes. They are very handy for the car. You can also put a few cards and envelopes in the DVD cases; I store my postage stamps and address labels in them. The rest were sold or given away. |
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Diane, Thank you for the laminating folder idea. It is nearly midnight here and I'm going on a cruise this weekend. Why do all the good ideas come when I can't do them right away. I have some of the Duralar. I got it at Michaels early this week. I almost missed it. It was on the very bottom shelf near the rubber sheets you use when hand carving stamps. I like the Laminating idea as it seems easiest to me. Now to find my laminator. I know where it was last time I saw it but almost guarantee it won't be in that spot. lol
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So if you use laminate sheets do you need the Duralar?? Or can u=you use the Duralar instead of laminate sheets?
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I just finished organizing my cling and clear stamps using the dura-lar, clear pockets and refrigerator bins JM style. I am totally loving it!!!! They are all uniform and in the same size pockets. The large sets i just repositioned on to Dura-lar. I can finally see what i have and find it quickly. I used the The plastic file folders she also recommended...cut them up and used them to organize my stamps into categories. No more hunting or digging for the right stamp. Now i just have to flip through to find it! It may not be for everyone, but it sure works for me.
I have to say i am glad i had the Dura-lar because some of my cheaper acrylic stamps were already being destroyed and sticking to their carrier sheets. Hopefully now they will be safe from any further damage now that i transfered them. Now on to my wafer thin dies using the same system. |
I'm in the process of doing this too. Picked up the Dura-lar on Friday.
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I just slid my SU stamps that are on the rubber sheet right in the pocket. Didn't stick them on anything. I don't put the clings in the back of the stamps.
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So how do you determine the sizing of the Duralar? I am in the process of doing this and don'r want to waste any of it since it is quite pricey in my area.
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I also wanted to organize my clear and cling stamps but I feel the envelope or cd / DVD case is a 2 step process. So I found clear acrylic sheets at lowes and cut them down for my drawer size. Then I just attached the stamp directly to it. I also tried gluing duralar sheets to this acrylic sheet and then sticking the stamp to it. This way I can flip through the acrylic sheets and pull off what stamp I need. I am wondering if this is a good long term solution. Or is the envelope one better. I will try to figure out how to upload a photo. I am new to papercrafting so I don't have a lot of stamps. Also I have separated my sets. ( all sentiments on one sheet / all animals on another sheet etc ).
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Is it okay to just use the CD cases? I have all my old Angel Company stamps in the CD cases.
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