{"id":4888,"date":"2009-07-22T03:04:56","date_gmt":"2009-07-22T10:04:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=4888"},"modified":"2009-09-06T10:36:57","modified_gmt":"2009-09-06T17:36:57","slug":"rubber-stamping-polymer-clay-clean-stamps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/rubber-stamping-polymer-clay-clean-stamps\/4888\/","title":{"rendered":"Rubber Stamping Polymer Clay – 4 Tips for Keeping Your Stamps Clean"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Polymer<\/p>\n

Has this Kind of Sticky Clay Mess Ever Happened to You?
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

What a pain! You made some beautiful rubber stamp textured beads<\/a>, but now there is polymer clay sticking to the stamp surfaces which needs to be cleaned<\/span> up. What are you going to do?<\/span><\/p>\n

Here’s 4 Tips To Keep In Mind…<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

1) <\/strong><\/span>You can get out that pesky clay by using a soft tool. Don’t use a sharp metal tip like the one in the photo above. It can scratch your stamp pattern. I just used that to point at the sticky clay area. Instead get something like a tooth pick or a rubber tipped clay shaper like the ones from the Studio by Sculpey<\/a> 5 in 1 Set. I like using the flat shaper the best since it can get into fine crevices and won’t damage your stamp in any way.<\/span><\/p>\n

2)<\/strong><\/span> If after removing the bulk of the stuck polymer clay there is still a residue left behind, you can clean that off with baby oil followed by rubbing alcohol. Then just to make sure there are no chemicals left behind on your stamp that could degrade it, wash with soap and water.<\/span><\/p>\n

3)<\/strong><\/span> But the best thing of all to do is prevent the clay from sticking in the first place, by using a release agent. Either a small spritz of water or a light dusting of cornstarch will work.<\/span><\/p>\n

4)<\/strong><\/span> Also, using firmer clay can help to prevent sticking. Pop your clay into the fridge to firm it up if you need to.<\/span><\/p>\n

As you can see, it is much better to plan ahead and use a release for your stamps, than to have to clean up after yourself later. But sometimes you just get excited to try a new technique and temporarily forget what you already know. In case that happens, at least you’ll be able to fix it!<\/span><\/p>\n

So do you have any tricks for keeping your polymer clay rubber stamps and texture sheets clean? Do tell…<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Cindy\"Polymer<\/p>\n

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