A rubber stamp is a handheld device for inking and putting a certain message or design on the surface. Stamping can be done on a piece of cloth, board or a paper. The rubber stamp can contain information which is either permanent or temporally. Since rubber stamps are used for varied purposes, it is recommended that a person looks for the most ideal. Excellent results will be achieved only if a person chooses carefully from the different categories of rubber stamps. Below are some of the steps towards perfect rubber stamping.
It is compulsory to have ink applied on the rubber stamp for it to work. Depending on the size of the rubber stamp, flip it over to have it adequately inked. Pressing the rubber stamp on the material been stamped is of great importance.
A The user or the rubber stamp must have a picture in mind of the expected results. The user of the rubber stamp determines the results. Before lifting up the rubber stamp from the surface, it should be pressed downwards. This acts as a prevention measure against ink splitting to unwanted areas.
Embossing powder must be used in places where stamping is done on paper. Embossing powder should be put on the places in which ink has been applied. The use of a flickering finger will remove any additional powder. In case of extra powder, a dry brush will be highly recommended to have it removed.
Due to the prices of the materials in the market, the person involved has to be considerate on price. Additional embossing powder can be reserved for use in a later event. This recapturing of unused powder will be achieved by the use of a scrap paper in which the excess embossing powder will be recollected. A un doubtful system has to be followed so that there will be no errors.
H eating will be necessary so that the ink sticks permanently on the surface. The heating process must be gradual and done at a distance from the source of heat. The item which had initially be rubber-stamped will be saved from been burned. Good results will be obtained where heating is done under precaution.
Rubber stamps have different uses which will depend on the user. Depending on the person doing the rubber stamping, the rubber stamps will have varied uses. As people will have to use stamps always, they need to know how to rubber stamp. The process of using a rubber stamp will be the same despite the use. Depending on the job intended for the rubber stamp, proper selection has to be done. In cases when the user does not know the exact way to use the rubber stamp it is advisable to seek assistance from a person having the prior knowledge of using the stamp.