Stamp Masking

 Tutorial:  Stamp Masking - making long lasting stamp masks.

Along with explaining the basics of stamp masking, I  talk about how I create plastic coated masks that really last! I hate wasting crafting time, cutting masks every time I want to use a stamp. I came up with a way to create a long lasting, plastic coated mask that can be wiped clean and stored on the stamp set acetate, on a piece of clear plastic or even on a cello bag.

Some have mentioned online that covering masks with plastic causes problems with ink smudging. This will only occur if you don't bother clean the masks after each stamping. 

I clean them in one of two ways; I remove the mask, stick it to my work surface and simply wipe with my chamois. Alternatively, I don't take the mask off my project and just place a dry facial tissue onto the mask and press down firmly. I don't pat or swipe the tissue when doing this, I just press down once. This will lift most of the ink off by absorbing it into the tissue, allowing you to continue working quickly and efficiently.

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