Tips for Using Photopolymer Stamps with the Stamparatus

[@deborahbolles5911]

Very helpful tips, however I couldn't understand what kind of temporary adhesive you said you used on the stamping platform.

[@TheMadStamper]

I use EZ Dots repositionable. I used to use Dotto, but can't get refills anymore, so I switched to EZ. I get it from Amazon.

[@bperkins684]

Hi, I just bought a stamparatus. Is there a reason you chose to move the paper instead of just moving the plate and shifting down on the hinges of the stamparatus? Does that not work well with photopolymer stamps?

[@TheMadStamper]

Sometimes the stamp is the wrong size for shifting the stamp using the Stamparatus hinges. When the image is the right size, using the hinges works great.

[@marylaughlines1641]

Great tips. Thank you!

[@marthamiller9035]

Welcome back!

[@KatheD]

Do you have a reason for not using the magnets that come with the Stamparatus?

[@TheMadStamper]

Yes. Even with the magnets the cardstock can still sometimes shift, and adhering it to the Mat seems to work best for me. I do use magnets more with rubber stamps.

[@marylaughlines1641]

Question: which Stampin' Up markers did you use/recommend? I love my photopolymer stamps and don't want to damage them.

[@TheMadStamper]

I'm not sure I understand the question, Mary, as I didn't use Markers in this video. If you're asking about inking photopolymer stamps with Markers, I'd recommend using waterbased Markers, since the ink from Alcohol Markers dries so quickly. I sometimes clean the dust off of my photopolymer stamps with alcohol when they don't stick to the blocks, just a swipe, and let it dry. I haven't see any damage.

[@marylaughland3310]

@@TheMadStamper Oh my, I'm sorry for the confusion. I'll have to go back and watch again. Thank you for your great videos.

[@marylaughlines1641]

@@TheMadStamper I discovered my mistake. It was another KZbin video I watched that gave that warning.

[@TheMadStamper]

@@marylaughlines1641 I understand, if you watch a lot of videos it can be easy to get them confused. Thanks for watching and commenting.