Although known for being long-lasting and highly effective, rubber stamps also need some TLC from time to time. The health of your rubber stamp not only ensures that your stamp remains clean and provides sharp impressions time and time again, but also increase its longevity.
If you own and make use of rubber stamps for craft activities, and would like to use different coloured inks, you will need to clean the pad between uses to prevent colour mixing and transfer.
What tools should I use?
- Try blotting the stamp with rags or paper towels to remove excess ink.
- Make use of wet wipes.
- With the use of sticky tape. Stamp the sticky side once or twice to remove remaining ink.
- Avoid any soap or water!
Try these nifty tips and tricks next time you use your rubber stamps and keep them looking as good as new for the best possible impressions each time you use them.