Stamping with New Dye-Based Ink Pads

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Learn the proper technique for stamping with the new firm foam dye-based ink pads. This project shows how the new technology differs from traditional ink pads and demonstrates the superior coverage and crisp stamping results.

You will need

Stamps By Me - Premium Dye Ink Pad - Sherbet - 040522FSEE IT Stamps By Me - Premium Dye Ink Pad - Bittersweet - 040522ESEE IT Stamps By Me - Premium Dye Ink Pad - Hedgerow - 040522DSEE IT Stamps By Me - Premium Dye Ink Pad - Magenta - 040522CSEE IT Stamps By Me - Premium Dye Ink Pad - Indigo - 040522BSEE IT Stamps By Me - Premium Dye Ink Pad - Surfboard - 040522ASEE IT

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Step by step

1. Press the ink pad gently to feel the firm foam technology - it's softer than fabric-wrapped pads but firmer than traditional foam. ▶ watch 26:30
2. Tap your stamp lightly onto the ink pad surface - the ink will stick to the stamp due to the firm foam technology. ▶ watch 27:00
3. Do not bang or tap the ink pad repeatedly onto your stamp as you would with traditional pads. ▶ watch 27:30
4. Press your inked stamp firmly onto white cardstock to transfer the image. ▶ watch 28:00
5. Lift the stamp straight up to reveal a crisp, evenly covered stamped image. ▶ watch 28:30
6. Observe the smooth finish as the ink dries - any initial texture will disappear as it sets. ▶ watch 29:00

Tips from the show

• Use a light hand - these inks are very juicy and concentrated, so less is more.
• Simply tap the stamp onto the ink pad rather than pressing hard or tapping repeatedly.
• The firm foam technology provides excellent coverage on solid stamps without requiring multiple taps.

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