How to Clean & NOT Clean Rubber Stamps | JO-Tips #87

In my latest video, How to Clean & Not Clean Rubber Stamps, I dive into the do’s and don’ts of stamp maintenance, which can make a huge difference in the quality and lifespan of your stamps! And it improves your stamped images immensely! Stick around…

Should You Bother Cleaning Your Rubber Stamps?

In a nutshell? YES!

If you’ve ever wondered why some of your stamped images look a bit…I dunno…”iffy” after a while? It might have nothing to do with your stamping technique! But it just might come down to how you’re cleaning your rubber stamps…or in some cases, how you’re NOT cleaning them!

In my latest video, I’ve gone all out to show you the right and wrong ways to keep your stamps in tip-top shape.

Keep ‘Em Clean, Keep ‘Em Keen

Your rubber stamps are like the little heroes of your crafting kit, right? But even heroes need a bit of TLC to keep performing at their best. Every time you use a stamp, it picks up not just ink but also tiny bits of debris and oil from your hands and your work surface. If you don’t clean them off properly, they start to lose their mojo, and your images could get a bit smudgy and sad.

And even if you are cleaning them right now, you might be using this common supply that could be contributing to some of that less-than-perfect stamping! Find out what that is in the video! 😉

The Right Way to Treat Your Stamps

Now, you might be thinking, “It’s just cleaning—how hard can it be?” But there’s a bit of an art to it. Use the wrong stuff or scrub too hard and you can say goodbye to the fine details that make your stamps so special. In the video, I go over what works best for cleaning without sending your stamps to an early retirement.

I promise, no techy talk. Just simple, easy tips to clean rubber your stamps so they work like a dream!

How to Clean (& NOT Clean) Rubber Stamps

I could write out all the tips here, but honestly, watching them in action makes a whole lot more sense. I’ve put together some neat demos in the video to show you exactly what to do and what to avoid when it comes to cleaning these little workhorses.

So click the triangle to take a wander through the video. It’s a quick watch, but the tricks you’ll learn are gonna save you a lot of headaches!

I Guarantee There’s One for YOU!

If you’re just starting to rubber stamp or you’ve been creating for a long time, I can guarantee there’s a tip in my collectio you need! Over the years I’ve made so many mistakes but I’ve discovered lots of tricks to save you time, money and frustration! So I’ve got 86 more JO-Tips videos! Ones like:

• when to replace die cutting pads
• trick to remove adhesive oops on cards

Check out my entire JO-Tips playlist to see ALL the tips I’ve recorded. (And don’t miss any of my future ones by subscribing to my YouTube channel while you’re there!)

Remember, looking after your stamps means they’ll always be ready to add that perfect touch to your projects. Clean stamps make clear, beautiful impressions, every single time. So, take the leap, watch the video, and keep those stamps as good as new now you know how to clean (& not clean) rubber stamps!