Another stamp

[Rick_G]

Since my mold was sized for 2 sierra's I made a second stamp pen. This one is using Christmas themed stamps. I can see I am going to need to make some bigger molds.

 

[TBCbushings]

I tried stamps before but the ink ran on them. How do you keep that from happening???
Brian

 

[Rick P]

Very nice Rick!

 

[Rick_G]

I tried stamps before but the ink ran on them. How do you keep that from happening???
Brian

Luck? I hope you mean the black ink they use to cancel the stamps. I try and use stamps that have very little cancel marks on them and the glue I use to stick the stamps to the tube may seal it. I use a glue from Artquest called PPA (perfect paper adhesive). Supposed to be good for artwork so maybe thats it.

 

[seamus7227]

I tried stamps before but the ink ran on them. How do you keep that from happening???
Brian

Brian, worse case scenario, you could wipe on a lite coat of medium CA and let dry, then cast

 

[TBCbushings]

I used CA to seal them and that's what made the ink run.... The stamp itself ran not the stamp ....These were unused stamps...
Brian

 

[PenMan1]

CA makes both laser color decals and unused stamps "bleed" in my shop, too. The problem is not as pronounced on ink jet decals, but there is some "bleed".

I have found that a coat of clear gloss Modge Podge applied 24 hours before thin CA with no rubbing(lathe running, no rubbing, NO ACCELERATOR) makes an acceptable product. I have ordered PPA, but have not used it as yet.

I hope this helps!

 

[Rick_G]

I just glued them on with PPA and then cast them. Didn't use any CA at all. Brushed some of the resin over the stamps before adding the catalyst.

 

[simomatra]

Really nice Rick, they are on my to do list. thanks for all the tips