Stamp Wheels or Brayers

stamp wheels

When you first got into rubber stamping, I’m sure a stamp wheel or brayer wasn’t listed as a necessary item.  While that is the opinion of many, it’s a tool that’s so useful that I have a hard time not recommending it.  If you’re puzzled at what to do with a background or border, or maybe you’re just really clumsy at using a stamp positioner to make a stamped border, you might really appreciate having [...] Read more »

Is Rubber Stamping an Expensive Hobby-

People who know that I have used rubber stamps sometimes ask me if rubber stamping is an expensive hobby. For me, it can be a difficult question to answer. Certainly, when you compare it to fishing on one’s own boat or travelling the world, it pales in the comparison. In reality, rubber stamping can be a very thrifty hobby if you are willing to be creative with limited resources or one which will have you [...] Read more »

How to Store Your Rubber Stamping Supplies

I’m sure you would agree with me that if you’ve made an investment in rubber stamping supplies, it’s important to know how and then do store the materials properly. This is to insure both the quality and the long life of your supplies. For example, it would be a great shame if all your rubber stamping assets had to be tossed because of poor care. Let’s take a look at how to do this so [...] Read more »

A Trick to Getting More Colors for Your Rubber Stamps

Are you tired of buying ink pad after ink pad? I know I have. Maybe you even want to use more than one color on a stamp, which can be a great way to liven up your rubber stamping repertoire. In this article, we’ll look at a simple trick that will revolutionize your custom rubber stamping technique. If you thought that the only way to rubber stamp was to use an ink pad, you’re missing [...] Read more »