How to Get a Crisp, Clean Stamped Image with Simon Hurley

[@shebeesstitchyworld]

I love the professionalism of each video. Clear and concise instructions.

[@moveitorloseitforover75s46]

What a lovely young man, his mother must be proud of him.

[@peachlover9999]

This is a great informative video especially when you are a beginner in stamping! Loving the card design too! Thank you, Simon & Scrapbook.com! 😀

[@CraftyComeLately]

Great to see Simon on here. He is very talented and always awesome tips.

[@simon.hurley]

Crafty Come Lately Thanks so much! :)

[@marinafernandes718]

You are so intelligent Simon. Thank you so much for all the ideas

[@sarahsamson3203]

Thanks for all those tips. I use a lot of stamps in my cardmaking and they will help me immensely.

[@scrapbook]

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[@rncine]

I've been stamping before you were born and never heard of these great tips. Thank you

[@militarymom6690]

Yes, stamping first with VersaMark, then wiping off on the heel of my hand has worked best for my new stamps...especially the solid ones.

[@inawhelan4565]

Very well done simon that was a great video just like a pro so clear and distinct.

[@marcykeithley1085]

Awesome tutorial. Really helpful tips.

[@craftereverafter]

Thanks for all the great info, Simon. Great job!

[@jeanninesweet5136]

clear and simple instructions. Very helpful. thanks

[@scrapbook]

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[@annettebussell2199]

I never thought about sanding the stamps. Great tip & I will be trying it. Thank you!

[@JL-il6vk]

Wow! Love the watermark tip! Awesome job Simon!

[@mariaaguila577]

I love Simon!!

[@valray405]

Thanks for the tips, Simon. A great video.

[@tinaegan7539]

I also use an eraser to rub over a new stamp, this usually works as well!

[@scrapbook]

Thank you for the great tip! 🙂

[@militarymom6690]

Great tip! have a Tombow sand eraser that should work well. I have some new stamp sets arriving today so I can try it out!

[@BflyMom_212]

Simon, this was a huge ah ha for Me! I recently purchased Scrapbooking. Com Ink Pads and I had trouble with the flat stamp of a Deer showing the pattern of the Pad and I thought it was the Ink Pad. I am going to give this a try before I returne them and I'll bet I have the answer to My problem! Thanks so much! The Service Dept didn't suggest anything and was going to allow Me to return the ink Pads, but maybe now I won't have to! Great Tip!! You are amazing to watch! Thanks again!

[@bethmiller4266]

Hi Simon - I have a ton of clear stamps but I must say that overall, I feel that the red cling stamps are far superior. Never have to be conditioned and always give a crisp image. Just my experience overall

[@shirleyjenner4639]

Thank you. I've just got my very first ever stamp set and am not doing too well with it so this helped.

[@nans969]

Thank you for the tips. I'm old school wood stamper. I have a few clear ones, and have some issues which you addressed. I'll try them.

[@diannefroman7916]

Great job! Loved your video! Can't wait to see more!

[@12lesflo]

Came out really good and professional!!!!!

[@lindavinson1273]

Very cool tutorial, Simon! 😘

[@tinaelliott8029]

Nice tutorial, you can also use an emery board instead of sandpaper. An emery board is not as coarse as sandpaper, and I have used this trick many times on other stamp sets. Great tips!

[@lorettawhitt8564]

How can you tell the difference between good stamps to the inferior stamps and thank you for the info on cleaning the stamps

[@HappyMom2010learning]

Well done Simon!

[@MsCurliegirlie]

Great tips! You go Simon! ☺️💕

[@claremacdonald3261]

Nice tutorial, Simon. I hadn’t seen the sandpaper technique before and will definitely be trying it - I have a Christmas tree solid stamp that just wasn’t working so here’s hoping!

[@tinaelliott8029]

Clare Macdonald you can also use an emery board, instead of sandpaper. I have used this trick many times with some of my stamp sets, and it really does help.

[@simon.hurley]

I’m glad the video helped and I hope these tips help your Christmas tree to stamp great! :)

[@simon.hurley]

Tina Elliott great idea! :)

[@msdixie1972]

Clare Macdonald I’ve used a fine sandpaper or nail file, OR a large flat eraser.

[@tami1796]

Thank you for sharing your videos

[@msdixie1972]

Good tips, Simon!

[@karentatnall8230]

Great info. What do you do if your stamps do not cling to block?

[@scrapbook]

You can use removable adhesive to adhere your stamp to the block and remove it when you are finished.

[@simon.hurley]

If your stamps stop clinging to the block, run them under some water and pat them dry with a non lint cloth. This should bring back the cling on clear stamps! :)

[@taledo329]

Great video. Love the tips he gave.

[@mariesteenkamp5805]

Thanks for useful information

[@dollartreecrazy7063]

Wow some really great information. Tfs.

[@arlenebird7385]

You had a lot of good t ips but i just don;t like the clear stamps i started with the wood block stamps 25 years ago and they last longer but do cost more but learned from your suggestion thank you Arlene Bird

[@buddiesfri]

Very good info Simon! Thanks

[@Sherkie19]

very helpful info. thank you for sharing.

[@michelleregis6181]

Hi Simon your tutorials are enjoyable you present many helpfull hints. I have to say ,I think rubber stamps are best,the photopolymer, silicon stamps are too fussy, have to be treated with too much care theyre imprints are often inferior plus these clear stamps are less to manufacture. I have been making cards for 25 years. Granted many great images are only on these plastic stamps and often i have no other way,so l have to give in and purchase them. It's too bad some of the more popul ar manufacturers have switched over to this.oh well I just wanted to voice my opinion. Thanks Simon☺☺

[@ibkristykat]

I learned a trick a LONG time ago about using an eraser on new stamps to condition them. It's a pain but it works

[@nancypyter1511]

Thanks, Simon!

[@ArtsyLadyCrafter]

TFS these tips! Nice vid.

[@scrapbook]

Thanks so much for watching! We're glad you found some new tips to try out! 😊

[@ruthjames715]

Thank you, Simon. I love the koala stamps. Ruth down under

[@blackitten2]

Good job! TFS

[@artofmywill5113]

Fun video! Thanks for sharing!

[@thesarcasticcrafthoarder-b5733]

Simon may I ask when you started stamping? I have a 12 yr old grandson who loves to Help me and his little brother teases him. So sometimes its hard to get him to help, even though he does seem to enjoy it. I tell him, ignore your lil' brother, look at Tim Holtz, I bet he laughs all the way to the bank!! You have a great voice with a great future in presentations NO MATTER the content! TFS ♡♡♡♡♡

[@scrapbook]

He has been stamping for a few years now but I'm not sure exactly how long.

[@simon.hurley]

Brenda Price Thanks so muchBrenda! :) I started stamped about 3 years ago, but have been crafting since I was very little. It’s great to get your grandson involved... I hope he continues stamping!

[@jennyday2759]

Nicely done!

[@StephanieGarrettCreative]

Great tips, thank you! ;-)

[@jeanb.7963]

Thanks!

[@KattLover5412]

I'm having this happen with every stamp, even if I restamp it on top of itself after. I'm using pigment ink

[@tippi4u]

Simon i always wanted to ask your age over on your channel. i know young but never dreamed of 15...you are also very mature for your age..next Tim Holtz keep it up!!! gl

[@scrapbook]

Age is definitely just a number! Thanks for your kind words :)

[@sharongeorge4096]

Usually just cleaning them first helps

[@aflowerofsomesort66]

I just use wipes it works a lot better