tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595954191454851841.post880106181893025481..comments2024-03-21T11:13:26.672-04:00Comments on Ink Stains: !!CAUTION!! Inkadinkado & Autumn Leaves Clear StampsInk Stained Ronihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10568216213470645038noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595954191454851841.post-46562672587926899352013-01-07T11:34:31.601-05:002013-01-07T11:34:31.601-05:00WHO MAKES THE BEST:Stamps, Stamp Pads, Paper??? Ca...WHO MAKES THE BEST:Stamps, Stamp Pads, Paper??? Can this company also make permanent inks/ink pads that will stay on glass permanently if coated & sealed????kjc7962https://www.blogger.com/profile/07170978654747024729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595954191454851841.post-25096709514995328412012-11-23T04:44:33.505-05:002012-11-23T04:44:33.505-05:00Ugh oh. Your stamp supply reads like mine. Wonde...Ugh oh. Your stamp supply reads like mine. Wonder what's in store for mine (I've kept them with their original sheets, but I know what you mean about feeling a difference in quality.)<br />Just wondering if you got any results from the mfg since this post?maria f.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08185589886852752119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595954191454851841.post-35732680582952731502012-03-30T22:10:47.783-04:002012-03-30T22:10:47.783-04:00I originally put my clear stamps in CD cases, but ...I originally put my clear stamps in CD cases, but ran out of them and decided to keep the rest in their original packages. Instead, I use a Clip It Up to store them and it works much better and saves more space.<br /><br />I don't use my clear stamps much but after reading this, I started pulling out the ones in CD cases. All the brands that I have that you list are doing the same thing and also Fancy Pants, which are very expensive sets, you think they would be made better.<br /><br />Ones that also do NOT do it are Flourishes, Kitchen Sink, Inky Antics, My Favorite Things, and Verve.JanTinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03965598815674657661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595954191454851841.post-40031342881535756002012-02-29T13:09:47.746-05:002012-02-29T13:09:47.746-05:00I am back again....
So apparently the problem wit...I am back again....<br /><br />So apparently the problem with the clings melting has to do with Acetate in the plastics.<br /><br />Acetate is a pretty harmless thing in and of it self, being a major component of Vinegar. But since it's not vinegar it's lacking a proton ie... a hydrogen so it's looking to buddy up with something new. Ok so enough nerdy chemistry stuff.<br /><br />I found several links about the melting stamps. <br /><br />Scroll to post 10 to see a list of thread about ways to remedy. http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/mission-organization-f256/what-stamp-ez-mount-foam-t510315.html<br /><br />There is also info about a stamp company that actually owned up to the issue.<br /><br />So I have so few stamps still but it appears that they all come on acetate and the e z mount I am putting the clear ones on also react with acetate. I like the CD case storage concept to I think I will try a self laminate sheet inside a cd case. I tried to find information about the contents of cd cases but had little luck. <br /><br />Anyways...<br />;-)<br /><br />~Ramonalambiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08725416977645138592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595954191454851841.post-8048713744716734412012-02-20T11:21:44.662-05:002012-02-20T11:21:44.662-05:00This post is how I found your blog. I am new stam...This post is how I found your blog. I am new stamping as such and recently purchased some clear TH clings. I wasn't very impressed with the stamped image when compared to the rubber. <br /><br />I tried several things to "fix" my stamps. Wash first, use sandpaper. <br /><br />I just decided to put the clear clings on e-z mount and well to say the least, even the most annoyingly bad stamps are about 90% different in how they stamp. If anyone is interested in before after photos. I'll take some high res photos when I put my second package of clings on e-z mount. <br /><br />Anyways, thanks Roni for all your great posts I look forward to learning more.lambiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08725416977645138592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595954191454851841.post-9971856144238050482012-01-19T22:07:20.093-05:002012-01-19T22:07:20.093-05:00I believe the stamp companies you are having probl...I believe the stamp companies you are having problems with are manufactured overseas and are not made from photopolymer. Photopolymer lasts longer and gives better stamped images than the cheaper stuff from overseas. <br /><br />Also, someone mentioned using StazOn on their clear stamps. Don't do it! The solvents in StazOn eat away at the stamps. Especially be sure not to use StazOn cleaner on your clear stamps. If you must use StazOn on clear stamps, clean your stamp right away with clear stamp cleaner.<br /><br />As far as stamps melting into the storage panels, I hope this isn't a problem with American made photopolymer stamps. I'm very sorry to hear about your loss!Stampin'Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09829886570388855768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595954191454851841.post-83505473880324141402012-01-16T08:47:05.415-05:002012-01-16T08:47:05.415-05:00Thanks for letting us know about this issue. I wi...Thanks for letting us know about this issue. I will have to check my stamps as well.Carolynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595954191454851841.post-89940482130763208022012-01-14T21:19:12.546-05:002012-01-14T21:19:12.546-05:00From the research I've done about storing clea...From the research I've done about storing clear stamps there's a certain kind of plastic that under no circumstances should you put your clear stamps onto...I just can't remember the type of plastic. I use a laminating machine and make my own custom stamp panels and store my stamps in binders from Univenture.Celinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267180508736749748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595954191454851841.post-70470026627611587932012-01-13T15:31:17.649-05:002012-01-13T15:31:17.649-05:00Roni -
Thank you so much for the information. I ...Roni -<br /><br />Thank you so much for the information. I have several stamps sets from the companies you mentioned that were affected. It really makes you thing twice about purchasing from a company that responds as they did to you. <br /><br />Elaine AllenElaine Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10596719938318233062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595954191454851841.post-91373506422932079582012-01-13T11:46:13.642-05:002012-01-13T11:46:13.642-05:00Thanks for the info, Roni. I have found that my cd...Thanks for the info, Roni. I have found that my cd cases are better on my stamps than my binder sheets used to be, and that my early Technique Tuesday clear stamps have all sugared up and disintegrated, quite nastily. I personally think that, especially with the older stamps made when the clear stamp was novel, there were good batches and bad batches.Aimeslee Winanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707348882089819829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595954191454851841.post-15458770841654698852012-01-13T07:42:54.060-05:002012-01-13T07:42:54.060-05:00Good for you.I have kept mine in the original pack...Good for you.I have kept mine in the original packaging but I prefer rubber any day. I have very few, mostly Hero Arts. A lot of companies have them made in China. The wash out process is toxic and goes down the drains into the water companies system. What this will do to water supplies in the future remains to be seen.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11388293092807768779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595954191454851841.post-31955337592416972122012-01-13T00:27:29.304-05:002012-01-13T00:27:29.304-05:00See, this is why I like your blog so much (I left ...See, this is why I like your blog so much (I left this comment before when asked what I like best about Ink Stains). I like the unbiased truth about all the "great" and "must-have" products that crafters absolutely positively must buy. Thank you for the heads up.Tammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00874452478102568234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595954191454851841.post-84233294093083636302012-01-12T23:31:41.763-05:002012-01-12T23:31:41.763-05:00I appreciated the tip from Anonymous about about t...I appreciated the tip from Anonymous about about taking the stamps off the storage sheets a few times a year. I have not had any stamps stick like what Roni has experienced, but I will be going through my stamps this weekend to see how they are doing. <br /><br />Since so many folks do have and use the clear stamps, I wanted to share another tip about getting better results when stamping with them. Might as well get our money's worth before they stop being useful! <br /><br />I have found that the clear stamps that are made out of the USA stamp better when they are conditioned before using them. I take a white art eraser and lightly "erase" the whole stamp surface. I then do a test print to see where the the ink is still beading up and then I erase that section of the stamp until the test prints are solid and not splotchy. <br /><br />This process does seem to help my stamping look better and when I am more pleased with the results, I stamp more! It should be noted that different inks have different results with clear stamps too.<br /><br />Roni - Thanks again for sharing your experience with us. I hope you'll continue to keep us posted as things unfold.TaraDidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12678755348333463904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595954191454851841.post-75676865264029110472012-01-12T21:12:37.254-05:002012-01-12T21:12:37.254-05:00I agree with Karen M that the clear stamps made in...I agree with Karen M that the clear stamps made in the USA are the best. While I still prefer red rubber stamps, I will buy clear stamps labeled made in the USA from photopolymer. I tried Inkadinkado clear stamps several years ago and was very disappointed with how they stamped even when new.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07066089992144477817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595954191454851841.post-3845727673531513902012-01-12T15:07:23.325-05:002012-01-12T15:07:23.325-05:00I find that the Clear stamps made in the USA are o...I find that the Clear stamps made in the USA are of a very high quality. On the other hand, the ones made in China are crappy! But USA!!!Karen McAlpinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12313597922522849456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595954191454851841.post-54310281547990285372012-01-12T14:49:40.109-05:002012-01-12T14:49:40.109-05:00I applaud you for your honesty. It may cost you--t...I applaud you for your honesty. It may cost you--truth is always paid for by someone and the cost is dear. But in the end truth will prevail. <br /><br />The word will get out and people will be leary of investing their hard earned dollars on stamps that may be worthless in a couple of years. <br /><br />The companies are blowing you off because they fear financial loss--they dare not own up to anything because it would cost them a lot of money to make things right. Hence they will make you look like the problem instead of the stamps. <br /><br />For many of these companies the bottom line is the most important thing. Why? Because they do not believe they will answer to a higher power for their wrong doing. But none of us escapes judgement in the end. Payday always comes. <br /><br />As well there are some companies that could not afford to make things right--they'd probably go under. These are hard time economically--many businesses are barely surviving.<br /><br />Being true to yourself and maintaining your personal integrity is worth it in the long run.Dinahsoarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03877872564454797447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595954191454851841.post-74912288826258667832012-01-12T11:26:30.519-05:002012-01-12T11:26:30.519-05:00Thank you for your report. I also have several fr...Thank you for your report. I also have several from Inkadinkado and Fiskars and have had some stick but figured it was something I've done here (i'm not near as organized as you) but, more than the flaw with the design, I appreciate your report on the response you received. Customer service is something I greatly value---I'm not one of those people who throw fits trying to get something for nothing, but if your product doesn't work as its supposed to, and you have the gaul to say, "Stinks to be you."---you have the last of my $$. I'm taking notes. Hope they realize how many fans you have!!!! 'Cause I'm thinking that just might stink to be them soon. ;)paula anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595954191454851841.post-65225044320737687112012-01-12T09:06:15.484-05:002012-01-12T09:06:15.484-05:00Thanks for this great post, Roni. Your integrity, ...Thanks for this great post, Roni. Your integrity, as much as your talent, keeps me a huge fan of yours! I store my clear stamps two ways: some on storage sheets in page protectors and some in their original packaging. I have TONS of both clear stamps and unmounted rubber stored this way. I've found clear stamps, both on the storage sheets and in the original packaging, need to be peeled off periodically. The problem is when you have as many stamps as I do, some get left unused for long periods of time. To counter the problem (because I too lost stamps that wouldn't peel off their backing properly), I go through my stamps when I think of it, take them off the sheets or their original backing and put them back on even when I'm not using them. My Autumn Leaves clear stamps have yellowed somewhat, but are still very good. I'm still using those Rohna Ferrar swirls from years ago. I'd say I peel off my clear stamps and put them all back about three times a year. My Anna Griffin stamps were especially problematic, and now I have no problem with them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595954191454851841.post-90844949317800803132012-01-12T08:49:28.047-05:002012-01-12T08:49:28.047-05:00I had occasion to contact EK success regarding sta...I had occasion to contact EK success regarding stamp pads and a MS punch. I was told to return them to the store of purchase even after I had explained that they were purchased in the US after an emergency visit home. They were abrupt and curt to say the least. They get no more money from me, either way.<br /><br />I would agree that the product compositions probably have changed since the original clear stamps. Rather than credit people for the millions of dollars they spent, the manufacturers process is to just to deny, deny that a problem existed. Shame on them all!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13339238686438304709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595954191454851841.post-67334371278620550172012-01-12T08:41:26.449-05:002012-01-12T08:41:26.449-05:00Thank you for your honesty, Roni. I know I apprec...Thank you for your honesty, Roni. I know I appreciate it. Like some of the others commented, I store my clear stamps in CD cases. I haven't had any problems yet, but I definitely agree that there are differences in the quality. I love the affordability of the clear stamps, but my favorite would have to be the cling rubber stamps. Kind of the best of both worlds. The ones that I have work wonderfully. I have purchased some of the sheets so that I can mount some of my plain rubber stamps. Thank you for the heads up on the Stmapers Best great deal on it. The other companies I looked at were way more expensive. Thank you again, Roni.Kristy Tyrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15810235123112884896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595954191454851841.post-44114822742326209102012-01-12T08:00:36.182-05:002012-01-12T08:00:36.182-05:00Thanks for being so honest Roni, I must say I disc...Thanks for being so honest Roni, I must say I discovered this awhile back with the clear stamps and the packaging that they come in. I store all of my clear stamps in CD cases bought from Stampin Up now and I have not had a problem.Claudinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04989052371906990474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595954191454851841.post-63118589678396921752012-01-12T07:40:02.697-05:002012-01-12T07:40:02.697-05:00Thanks for telling it like it is, Roni! Just want...Thanks for telling it like it is, Roni! Just wanted to pass along an example of great customer service. I purchased one of the new Sizzix/Hero Arts combination stamp and die sets and one of the stamp labels ("hello") was printed upside down. I contacted Sizzix through the internet and they sent me an entire new set (dies and all) and told me to keep the originals.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06477580521882937746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595954191454851841.post-83943981982512627012012-01-12T07:25:35.736-05:002012-01-12T07:25:35.736-05:00Thanks for the info Roni. The timing is so apropo,...Thanks for the info Roni. The timing is so apropo,I was checking out some of my Tim Holtz stamps and noticed some yellowing,fortunately that was the only problem.Jenni D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15621130690647589032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595954191454851841.post-68616412353416261852012-01-12T06:52:46.368-05:002012-01-12T06:52:46.368-05:00Hi Roni
I too have had the same thing with the Ink...Hi Roni<br />I too have had the same thing with the Inkadinkado stamps, was storing in a cd case and mine "melted" too, I thought the room just got too hot in the summer now I knowjaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04929049691809391628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595954191454851841.post-7051325330034087262012-01-12T04:44:30.432-05:002012-01-12T04:44:30.432-05:00Great post. Love your honesty and if these compani...Great post. Love your honesty and if these companies dont like you for it - thats just too bad. Maybe if they took some responsibilty they could come out of this looking good but with an attitude like that it can only hurt them. I store all my stamps in ring binders, so certainly wont be spending my hard earned cash with these uncaring and greedy companies.<br /><br />Thanks again for your honesty - very much appreciatedli-mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14607055568639778001noreply@blogger.com