The stampaholic stamping tool is a unique tool that provides the opportunity to stamp a wide variety of decorative designs on different items. It makes it easy to make elaborate watermarks on plastic bottles with a metal stamping pick-up. Even items such as coffee cups can have watermarks added to them using this stamping tool. Most people have at least one watermark that is either a child’s smile or a watermark applied by an adult. Another excellent use for this stamping tool is to create detailed watermarks on railway seats and other items that can be easily cleaned and sanitized. When watermarks are used on plastic bottles the best stamps to use are those that have a small amount of water and have a small “head” so that the ink will not run into the bottle and leave a marking behind.
A standard stamp set consists of a card base, a stencil roller, a brush and a stamp pick-up. One may choose to add other additional tools such as a rubber stamp set or a stamp set with a built in stamp mahogany handle. Almost any plain colored card stock can be used for this application but one should always buy plain colored card stock from a craft store instead of a department store because specialty colors and styles of card stock may be more difficult to find and will cost more than regular card stock.
In order to apply the stamping ink to a smooth surface, you need a stamping tool that has two speeds. Speed one is generally reserved for harder surfaces and should only be used for this type of application where a fine line of stamping will not show through. Speed two is great for stamping with a watermark because it is faster than the speed one tool and will be suited for softer surfaces. This tool may also be used to stamp on plastic, paper, wood and metal.
The tool itself is a lathe that has a metal plate on top and is used to apply stamps. The stamping roll is placed between the lathe and the stamping tool. A stamping compound may also be used on the stamping roll while the stamping tool is in use or an air stamp may be used to apply the compound after the tool is in place. The speed at which the stamping compound is applied will affect the depth of the stamp.
The tool may be either wet or dry. If the stamp is applied wet, it is called a wet stamp. A dry stamp is a stamp applied with a press. These tools have their own cleaning supplies that must be purchased separately.
It is essential that the tool used to stamp with watermarks be cleaned thoroughly after each use. A soft cloth or paper towel should be used to remove any dirt or dust that may be left behind by the stamp. The watermarks can usually be removed with a special stamp cleaner that is sold at stamp supply stores. When stamping watermarks, it is important to remember to let the water penetrate the surface of the stamp and then dry naturally.
A watermark will show up as a raised area on the stamp. Using a white tissue or baby oil or carrier oil can help to remove these marks from the stamp. The tool used for stamping can also be used to create raised watermarks on the stamp. This process is called lampworking. Many talented artists use this technique to create beautiful watermarks that are very striking.
Stamping is an art that has been around for many years. This ancient art form is still being used today by professional stamp designers, stamp embossers, and stamp creators. It is also used by amateurs who appreciate the finer details that can be added to a stamp with the addition of a stamping tool. This process can also be performed by professional stamp enthusiasts who enjoy the challenge of trying to add detailing to a stamp that may not appear to have any with other techniques. The result is often a work of art that is simply amazing. The only tools needed to perform this task are a stamping tool and ink that is regularly used by the artist to add the details required.