Simplifying Stamp Making at Home, UPDATED 2019! - (41) 

Hello, ❤️🌹 where do I find the polymer clear not green? Please advise me, I desperately want it, but I only found green

Thank you! It's so nice when I get to know of the success people have with the method! Often, because it works, I hear nothing later at all! I have a video out on Sunday with a free design, look out for that one!

Thank you! To my knowledge I am the only one who has made so many videos on it. I pushed to get the polymer available more easily to the public, so now you can actually get it on Amazon!

Thank you for taking the time to comment. The original video was so old but people were still watching it. I didn't want anyone to miss out on the most reliable techniques for doing this!

Well I have it set up....it remains to be seen if I will be accepted or actually gain anything from it! Apparently, if you don't get enough sales going through in the first 180 days, you won't be on it for long!

Congratulations! Make sure to look at the 'most important stamp making' Playlist for updated techniques. It's addictive when you get the hang of it!

No problem!

Aah, a good question I have wondered about too. Part of the problem is that most people don't know that you can make them yourself. When I started this I had to teach myself from scratch. I'm not kidding about the difference made in swapping out the bulbs either. When I first started this and was using the old fashioned u shaped bulbs, the curing time varied so much, it was really hard to get consistent results. The LEDs are so much better, even if the original purchase is more expensive, they last way longer and work better. You should also be aware that many of those crafters are, or have worked for, stamp producing companies and if they designed a set, they will have been not only paid for that work but get samples as well.. The great benefit of making your own is not just in the savings. Having the freedom to make a stamp in the size YOU choose, or even multiple sizes; make personalised gift stamps, making a stamp of your own design or of your own signature or favourite font; being able to take an image font and make it a stamp..the benefits go on. Don't forget you can even make tiny stamps for nail art! So Please, anyone reading this, spread the word to your fellow crafters and let them in on the big secret!:)

Yay! Someone is actually watching the updated one! (Sorry, couldn't help it!) It makes me despair when I see the old version of this getting so many more views, even though I have linked the newer one and made an 'Most Important' playlist :) Glad you are finding them useful.

Glad to hear you found something that worked for you!

Glad it was helpful!

You're welcome! There is a playlist 'most important stamp making' that you should look at if you want to give it a go.

Thanks for the Pro viewpoint - however I have no issue with doing it this way. Stamps come out just fine, no problem with rigidity and while I agree anti stick solution would be ideal, I can cope without it.

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A lot. You think of the weight of a stamp and the bottles are 1Kg or about 2.2Lb. However it is not for the faint hearted. Watch the playlist 'Most important stamp making' and pay attention to the details.

You being in the States makes it easier since you can buy the liquid on Amazon (link above). I think most things were covered in this video but there are over 40 in the playlist (also linked above) they are numbered, the higher the number the most recent. So start at the latest and work back - the older ones use slightly different methods. While the polymer isn't toxic, you don't want a toddler getting into it. Some people are sensitive to it or can build up sensitivity. Also it is EXTREMELY STICKY! You don't want it getting on carpets or furnishings, it would be a nightmare to clean up! The liquid needs to be kept in the dark when not being used, my decanted bottles are kept in a drawer. The one sold in the States is green tinted, ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6V_l3zOQrVU.html gives information on curing times for it.

Thank you, I have tried to give as much detail as possible to help people get good results and have made A LOT of stamps in the process! Yes, the stamp can be thicker if you really need it to be. These are 3mm thick in total but it depends on how high your dam is. Be mindful that the curing times will need adjusting, stick with the short base time and increase the time for the design. Make sure your design is very dark, or with longer cures you may get some infill you don't want. Be prepared to waste gel in experimentation till you get it right!

@@createinspain Thank you so much!! :)

@@cindycollinsworth4905 You're welcome!

I guess you have never used polymer stamps? The stamp itself is sticky and remains sticky. That is why it is so good at picking up the ink. So it jut stays on the acrylic block until you peel it off. I store mine on plastic inside plastic CD sleeves, along with the printed image.

Please click the 'show more' in the info box above or at least watch the video.Question already answered.

You're in luck! I buy it direct from Colop Spain, contact them and ask for the stamp making liquid. It's a lot cheaper here and next day delivery was only about 6 euros last year! Before you start, watch my 'most important stamp making' playlist for the latest techniques. Where are you in Spain?

@@createinspain Thank you I will try phoning them tomorrow. I have watched most of the videos and they inspired me to have a go. I live in the Murcia region of Spain and was also wondering where you are. There are a group of ladies here that join me once a month for a natter over coffee and card making. Though at present we are only able to meet on zoom. I am always looking out for ways to encourage them with different ideas so was pleased to come across your site especially as you are in Spain.

@@lyndanewman1634 I'm inland from Alicante. Glad you are going to give it a go!

@@createinspain not too far away then if we ever get out of lockdown maybe we could meet up, will keep in touch.

www.colop.co.uk/en/product-overview/systems-materials/photopolymer.html You may not be able to buy it on line from them but a phone call to the company should get you the polymer. If they are not helpful, contact Photocentric in the UK. Make sure you look at the lamps I use - if you have the old fashioned U shaped ones it will be much harder to get consistent results.

No more than you would with many other things but if you do it in a bowl, you can sieve out any solids.

It wasn't even card stock it was just a thick construction paper from Aldi. Re colour, as long as it does not let light through, it does not matter greatly. I would use a strong colour though. If you really want to be safe, use black.

That depends on your mold and how it is made. You can try but I can't tell you if it will work or not.

You make them whatever depth you want your stamps to be.

I just replied to a previous question about the gel, you need to contact Colop and ask where you can get either VX55 or NG7 stamp making photopolymer liquid. The frames I use are 3 D printed - 3mm thick. Basically if you can make a frame from something that thickness, it will be fine. The 'most important stamp making' playlist has all the info you could need.

Thank-you for taking the time to answer. I still need to watch more videos to get a better idea of it all but I do intend to try this out. :)

Yes but there is a whole playlist of information on this.

The old one has been deleted and I have set up a new one crafterandbaker.blogspot.com new one! If there is anything you need to ask me the email is (channel name)@gmail.com

no, it is a different kind of resin.

No. acetate.

I have a whole playlist on stamp making. Go through that to understand.

@@createinspain Thank you! I've watched many of them. Extremely informative! So I tried reaching out on FB but your responses say link broken or page removedn when I try to read them. I read your about me and decided to post here 😁. Part of the message was visible in recent activity... Were you asking if I had a 3dlD printer? If so Indo if the files are available 💕 Maddie

Not completely black can still work, it depends on degree but I can often still see through parts. The darker you can get it the better. Black paper, some black vinyls will work well.

Yes. If you look under the 'show more' tab, you will see links to similar bulbs, the type of lamp I put them in (you have to swap them out), the timers and indeed the polymer that is available on Amazon.

createinspain Thank you. I have an LED/UV lamp, but it doesn’t have bulbs that you can change - it only has the capacity to use the LED lights.

@@margaretmathis4775 Firstly, unless making tiny stamps, you need light that is evenly spaced. While your current lamp may work, if they are set out in a pattern for finger tips, there will be areas not fully covered. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YKArN46g-LA.html shows me using a small nail lamp - for small stamps.

I'm not selling stamps! This is a TUTORIAL. I'm not sure how much clearer that can be in the title, or in the video, or in the info box with links to products used!