After reading all the posts I didn't see this mentioned. I don't know if it will work because I haven't tried it but maybe Jenni P can experiment with it.

Take a baby wipe and blot most of the wet out of it and lay the moist wipe on the colored stamp.

Shiloh

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Take a baby wipe and blot most of the wet out of it and lay the moist wipe on the colored stamp.

That's a thought. Hmmm...*wondering now about stealing the kids' Kando wipes...*

Jenni P McD

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Would you mind letting me (us) know how that works out if you do it? I have a very large stamp in the works and will need to be able to pull several impressions from it and have been wondering about the best way to do it. I was thinking of a steam iron, actually, but the boiling water would be easier.

Okay, ArtGekko, you wanted to know. The steam from the boiling water definitely moistens up the ink on the stamp, but it makes the ink bead up, which in turn makes the stamp impression blotchy. Bummer!

TG

TG...how about something that's not direct boiling water....like steam from an iron?

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how about something that's not direct boiling water....l

What about a cool mist humidifier, like you use when your kid is sick? This springs readily to my mind, because I'm currently sick, and I have one running here by me!

DebBee

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TG...how about something that's not direct boiling water....like steam from an iron?

Unfortunately, some silly person had to go and buy a cheap iron. I mean, why pay a lot when you hardly ever use the thing. So the steam that comes out of the iron is, shall we say, somewhat unreliable.

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What about a cool mist humidifier, like you use when your kid is sick? This springs readily to my mind, because I'm currently sick, and I have one running here by me!

I have no kids, and no humidifier.

TG

Anyone consider laying a *light* layer of oil down before starting to color? Like wipe across of cold cream or something similar?

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Anyone consider laying a *light* layer of oil down before starting to color? Like wipe across of cold cream or something similar?

No....wouldn't that cause the ink to bead up even worse? And would that harm the markers?

TG

What I'm thinking of wouldn't bead the ink, but it might total the markers.

What about just barely stamping on a wet paper towel before stamping on your page?

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What about just barely stamping on a wet paper towel before stamping on your page?

At this point, I'm ready to try just about anything. And I'm also thinking that the people in this ring will kill me if I make this my main stamp. Maybe I should switch the two stamps - make the smaller, less complicated bonus the actual stamp, and turn in the larger complicated stamp into a "try it if you dare" type of thing.

TG

Okay....how about this....sounds retarded, but at this point, who knows. Try it on a piece of waste stamp material, cause you don't want to lose your stamp.

Try a moist paper towel UNDER the bottom side of the stamp in the microwave for 10 seconds...

assuming the stamp medium doesn't melt, try 15 sec. I wouldn't go any higher than that though...

See if that creates enough moisture in the air to keep the pigment wet...

Jenni P McD

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See if that creates enough moisture in the air to keep the pigment wet...

This made me wonder whether you might be able to use the cat eye pigment inks or duo daubers, instead of markers -- they have glycerine in them and would stay moist a lot longer than the dye based markers. I don't know how detailed the carving is, but it might work..

Webfoot

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This made me wonder whether you might be able to use the cat eye pigment inks or duo daubers, instead of markers -- they have glycerine in them and would stay moist a lot longer than the dye based markers. I don't know how detailed the carving is, but it might work..

Mine is very detailed - no way to use anything thicker than a Le Plume II marker. Arrrrrrrgh! I did such a darn good job carving (if I do say so myself), and now I can't get a decent image.

TG

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you might be able to use the cat eye pigment inks or duo daubers, instead of markers -- they have glycerine in them and would stay moist a lot longer than the dye based markers.

This was my initial reaction too...find markers where the ink would resist drying out so quickly....I'm just not familiar enough with the different brands and products to know what's out there....

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This made me wonder whether you might be able to use the cat eye pigment inks or duo daubers, instead of markers -- they have glycerine in them and would stay moist a lot longer than the dye based markers. I don't know how detailed the carving is, but it might work..

That's a possibility, though with multiple colors that could get a little spendy. Don't suppose Stampeaz sells the duo daubers...? ;)

-AG

No, sorry -- I don't have duo daubers. I could probably get them, but I wanted to see how the inks I've already stocked work out for the store before spending a bunch more money. I think they might be a good idea, though. Lots of colors in very little space... :)

Webfoot

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Try a moist paper towel UNDER the bottom side of the stamp in the microwave for 10 seconds...

Uhhhh, why don't you try the moist paper towel in the microwave WITHOUT the stamp? Get everything all moist and humid in there, then toss in the COLD stamp. You should get moisture condensing on the stamp. Who knows, maybe it'll work.

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You should get moisture condensing on the stamp.

You can get the same effect by putting the stamp in the freezer for a short time and when you take it out instant condensation.

Shiloh

I have been gone again for a couple days and have NO idea if this solution has been put out there yet...
(I am just trying to get caught up on messages)
*feeling doubtful that I can catch up*

the obvious way to keep the colors moist is steam

steam...can come from running the hot water in the shower, sink etc??

just go run your dish water and hold your stamp over that faucet's steam.
:-)

There are spritzer/spray bottles that have a very fine mist when sprayed. Judikins makes one that is great -- look for it in craft stores.

These are made for gently misting inked stamps.

If you have one that you think might work, test it out but remember you should hold the bottle several inches away from the stamp and let the mist settle down onto it.

However, I don't know how these will work on Mastercarve or PZ Cut.

Try it out -- a few inches away!

KuKu

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There are spritzer/spray bottles that have a very fine mist when sprayed. Judikins makes one that is great -- look for it in craft stores. These are made for gently misting inked stamps.

Does it make any difference when you apply this spritzing? Does it work better if you use it sooner, rather than waiting too long until some of the ink is already dry?

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Does it make any difference when you apply this spritzing? Does it work better if you use it sooner, rather than waiting too long until some of the ink is already dry?

It's putting water onto/into the ink, so I think it will work well no matter when, as long as your ink is waterbased.

KuKu

I had a large PLB that took 4 colors (black, red, orange, and yellow) arrive, and I have never used markers before. I figured, being as full of hot air as I am, that it would be no problem inkin-and-a-huffin. I carefully applied the markers to all the right spots, blended as necessary, then prepared to huff away. 3 times I did this, and all I got was really faint images. The last time I tried, I huffed so long and hard I got dizzy, but still to no avail. Ugh! So, unwilling to give up, I boiled some water in a pan. I held the stamp about 8 inches over the water for just two or three seconds, and got a BEAUTIFUL image out of it!

Unfortunately, I was still dizzy from huffing, and seeing double. So now, there is a GORGEOUS image from the Princess Bride PLB stamped directly on my kitchen counter.

-wassamatta_u

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Unfortunately, I was still dizzy from huffing, and seeing double. So now, there is a GORGEOUS image from the Princess Bride PLB stamped directly on my kitchen counter.

I think that's called stenciling in the world of interior decorating. Put a little sealant on it, and it'll increase the value of your home!

Jenni P McD

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Put a little sealant on it, and it'll increase the value of your home!

This stamp is WildHair's AMAZING entry in The Princess Bride PLB. And as Art alone, it would certainly be a welcome addition to any household. In most cases. However, in THIS case, I don't think it would be taken too well to have something stenciled where you prepare food that says "THERE WILL BE NO SURVIVORS!"
-wassamatta_u

she's real fine my 409... especially for taking water-based marker off kitchen counters.

unless it didn't really happen...having read some of your fiction, now I'm in a quandry, never knowing quite what I should believe of your posts...but I promise to always laugh....

because fact or fiction...it's always funny

night writer who had to go to the store and now has to make some loooong posts.... lol

Hey...if it's where you're making your MLT where the mutton's nice and lean, I don't see a problem with it!

Jenni P McD

Bleach will take it off. Use a 10% solution, lay paper towels on top, let sit a few, and wipe it up.
Chickadee

i use prismacolor art markers. they are a bit more enxpensive and only sold singularly but for large stamps they retain the moisture (i still huff just in case). also they have a wide tip and a small tip so depending on the area you could use either one.
thats just my penny in.
kitten without mittens