Stamps guides
Stamps guidesRubber, clear and self-inking stamps and ink pads: sizes, inks, papers and how to get a clean print.
Kodomo no Kao Pochitto6: Six Tiny Stamps in One Stick
Kodomo no Kao Pochitto6 explained: six self-inking 5.5 mm planner stamps in a 77 mm stick, oil-based ink for about 1,000 prints, designs, ink colors and origin.
Midori Paintable Rotating Date Stamp: Dials & Ink
Midori Paintable Rotating Date Stamp explained: 104 × 60 × 38 mm body, month and day bands, 12-symbol dial, six designs, oil-based ink pad, refills and origin.
Midori Paintable Stamp Half Size: Pre-Inked Planner Stamp
Midori Paintable Stamp Half Size explained: pre-inked 61 × 30.5 × 19 mm stamp, oil-based ink to color over, about 1,000 prints, ten designs, refills and origin.
Altenew Peony Bouquet: Layering Stamps Explained
Altenew Peony Bouquet layering stamp set: 24 clear stamps on a 6 × 8 in sheet, two 4-layer peonies, matching 7-die set, how layering works, inks and tools.
Sizzix Big Shot: 6 in Opening, Platforms & Dies
Sizzix Big Shot (660200) die-cutting machine explained: 6 in opening, what's in the box, 14 1/4 × 12 3/8 in size, which dies fit, vs Platinum 6, and origin.
Ranger Clear Embossing Powder: Jar Size & How to Use
Ranger Embossing Powder in Clear (EPJ37330) explained: 1 oz jar with about 0.6 oz of powder, how heat embossing works, which inks to use, Super Fine, origin.
Tim Holtz Stamp Platform: Size, Magnets & Flip Lid
Tim Holtz Stamp Platform by Tonic Studios (1707E): 8.5 × 8.5 in stamping area, inch and cm rulers, two magnets, flip lid for clear or rubber stamps, vs MISTI.
VersaMagic Chalk Ink Pad: Matte Ink for Dark Paper
Tsukineko VersaMagic chalk ink pad explained: opaque, matte pigment ink that shows on dark cardstock, full-size and Dew Drop sizes, surfaces, drying, origin.
MISTI Stamping Tool: Sizes, Magnets & How It Works
MISTI stamp positioning tool explained: Original 8 × 10 in board and 6.5 × 8.5 in stamp area, Mini and Memory sizes, magnets, foam pad, how re-stamping works.
Ranger Archival Ink Jet Black: Permanent Stamp Pad
Ranger Archival Ink Jet Black (AIP31468) explained: permanent, waterproof stamping under watercolor and markers, pad size, 0.5 oz re-inker, vs StazOn, origin.
Speedball Speedy-Carve Block: Sizes & Carving Tips
Speedball Speedy-Carve pink carving block explained: five sizes from 3 × 4 in to 11.75 in square, 1/4 in thick, how it carves vs linoleum, tools, inks, origin.
Memento Tuxedo Black: The Ink Pad for Copic Coloring
Memento Tuxedo Black dye ink pad explained: why Tsukineko recommends it for Copic coloring, pad sizes, re-inker, and how it compares with VersaFine and StazOn.
VersaFine Onyx Black: Ink Pad for Crisp Fine Detail
VersaFine Onyx Black pigment ink pad explained: oily pigment ink, drying, embossing, pad sizes, VersaFine vs Clair, alcohol markers and where it's made.
StazOn Ink Pad: What It Stamps On & How to Clean It
StazOn solvent ink pad explained: which surfaces it stamps on, drying time, full-size vs Midi pad sizes, cleaner, safety, StazOn vs VersaFine, Memento, origin.
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide: Pad Sizes & Water Effect
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink pad explained: dye and pigment hybrid, water effect, 3 x 3 in case and mini sizes, re-inkers, vs Distress Ink, made in USA.
Trodat Printy 4912: Stamp Size, Text Lines & Ink Pads
Trodat Printy 4912 self-inking stamp explained: 47 × 18 mm impression, up to 4 lines, 6/4912 pad and ink colors, DIY vs custom, 4912 vs 4913, and origin.