Seasoning is a process used to remove any residue that may lay on your My Acrylix® stamps during
1st Way: Ink your stamp. Then continuously stamp your image on a piece of paper until the (dye ink) color eventually fades out. Repeat this process 2-3 times. (Twist your wrist in a "left & right" motion the instant the stamp hits the paper to rub away any leftover residue.)
2nd Way: You can also season your stamps by rubbing the surface of the stamp with the Rub & Remove Eraser (Z1207). This will make the stamp have a slightly rougher texture, while helping the stamp absorb more ink. Afterwards, clean stamp using our My Acrylix® Stamp Scrubber (1778) paired with our My Acrylix to scrub off any eraser particulates that may have gotten in between the fine lines of the stamp. Despite the spritz cleaner effectiveness--the cleaner is formulated to be gently on your My Acrylix® stamps. So I don't wash my stamps after using the stamp scrubber with the spritz cleaner. However, when using "Pigment Ink" I prefer to wash My Acrylix® stamps in warm, gentle soapy (Ivory/Dawn dis-washing soap) water after each use. ® Spritz Cleaner" (1779)
Tips: For best results, stamp on a padded surface such as the VersaMat (Z1279), or the foam sheet included inside your stamp envelope; either one will ensure a crisper image while helping the ink distribute more evenly. When stamping large or multiple images, or designs requiring a large block--use the 7-3/4" x 10" foam pad included in the envelope every time to receive perfect results on the first try.
the manufacturing process. There are numerous ways to season a polymer stamp. Here are the two I've found to be effective:1st Way: Ink your stamp. Then continuously stamp your image on a piece of paper until the (dye ink) color eventually fades out. Repeat this process 2-3 times. (Twist your wrist in a "left & right" motion the instant the stamp hits the paper to rub away any leftover residue.)
2nd Way: You can also season your stamps by rubbing the surface of the stamp with the Rub & Remove Eraser (Z1207). This will make the stamp have a slightly rougher texture, while helping the stamp absorb more ink. Afterwards, clean stamp using our My Acrylix® Stamp Scrubber (1778) paired with our My Acrylix to scrub off any eraser particulates that may have gotten in between the fine lines of the stamp. Despite the spritz cleaner effectiveness--the cleaner is formulated to be gently on your My Acrylix® stamps. So I don't wash my stamps after using the stamp scrubber with the spritz cleaner. However, when using "Pigment Ink" I prefer to wash My Acrylix® stamps in warm, gentle soapy (Ivory/Dawn dis-washing soap) water after each use. ® Spritz Cleaner" (1779)
Tips: For best results, stamp on a padded surface such as the VersaMat (Z1279), or the foam sheet included inside your stamp envelope; either one will ensure a crisper image while helping the ink distribute more evenly. When stamping large or multiple images, or designs requiring a large block--use the 7-3/4" x 10" foam pad included in the envelope every time to receive perfect results on the first try.
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