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on “Wire Wrapped Cover on a Teardrop”:“Looks great, KRode!…” read »
on “Vintaj Metallic Patina effects”:“I plan to buy these products. I love the way the Patina looks and these videos…” read »
on “Wire Wrapped Cover on a Teardrop”:“I like the messy version and the regular one depending on the look of the piece.…” read »
on “Learning the Ladder Stitch”:“k ty…” read »
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on “Using the Wire Twister Tool”:“I love the tool and it's a great video! Thanks for all the helpful videos! Wire gauges…” read »
on “Using Lillypilly Metal Sheets & Discs”:“Just checked into the larger sheets. It doesn't appear that we'll be able to get 6x6,…” read »
- on “Make a Wire Wrapped Bead Link”:
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- on “Learning the Ladder Stitch”:
“if you're looking for a quick easy glue option, the hypo cement or LimaStudios tends to…” read »
- on “Making a Memory Wire bracelet”:
“Dutchy-- My favorites are the hypo cement or our very own LimaStudios epoxy: http://www.limabeads.com/Adhesives-C3769…” read »
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“I'm new to jewelry making and have so much to learn. You mentioned using glue at…” read »
- on “Tying a Lark's Head Knot”:
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- on “How to make a paper bead”:
“I recently made 2 necklaces w/matching earrings with my first paper beads.sold both sets within a…” read »
- on “How to make a paper bead”:
“I,too, would like to know when you have these kits back in stock. Thanks!!…” read »
on “Decorivets!”:“This is a great tutorial; to the point and simply put.…” read »
- on “How to make a paper bead”:
“I want to try making the paper beads.When will the kit be back in stock?Can you…” read »
- on “Stamping Blanks”:
“Want to start doing this.Really like this.Only site that I have found the supplies.Thanks Lima Beads!…” read »
- on “Non-Identical Twins”:
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on “Learning the Ladder Stitch”:“I can't wait to try this, I just need to get the right supplies. I have…” read »
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“Also I found awesome buttons for ten cent each at a local thrift shop…” read »
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“This is really cute! love the frog. I'm going to try this for the first time…” read »
on “Learning the Ladder Stitch”:“I made a second bracelet using purple fishing line and no needle. I had started…” read »
- on “Learning the Ladder Stitch”:
“nice n easy,thanks for that vedeo…” read »
- on “How to make a paper bead”:
“I would like to try making paper beads.…” read »
- on “Learning the Ladder Stitch”:
“i really like the video but cannot stand the music in the background. i find it…” read »
- on “Using Lillypilly Metal Sheets & Discs”:
“how about larger sheets?…” read »
- on “Making a Fish Tail Braid”:
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on “Stamping Blanks”:“I am new to this as well, I am using a hammer from the hardware store…” read »
- on “Using Paint Dabbers”:
“LOVE LOVE LOVE this site. Being a rookie metal stamper this site has provided me with…” read »
- on “Make a Birthstone Pendant”:
“This is such a great idea to "personalize" for craft fairs. I could make these up…” read »
- on “Using the Sliding Square Knot”:
“I'm excited to see this demo! I bought a bracelet that was finished this way and…” read »
- on “Learning the Ladder Stitch”:
“Carola, We do offer a couple of thread conditioners: http://www.limabeads.com/Thread-Conditioners-C4791 TOHO or C-lon thread is great for seed…” read »
- on “Learning the Ladder Stitch”:
“Also, do you need to separate the plys, as one would do in an embroidery skein,…” read »
- on “Learning the Ladder Stitch”:
“Could you just include in the written instructions, under the video, the list for the suggestions…” read »
- on “Setting Rivets with Anvil & Setter Tools”:
“I am just now starting to work with leather. Can't wait to learn these ideas.…” read »
- on “How to make a paper bead”:
“do you have patterns for other shape beads? Or where can I find that?…” read »
on “Creating a Leather Link”:“This makes such a professional-looking component!…” read »
on “Sealing Porous Materials for Use in Resin”:“very cool design…” read »
on “Making a Memory Wire bracelet”:“Hi Gwendoline,I can answer your question. Most of the time it makes no difference which color…” read »
Most inks are not made to stamp onto non-porous surfaces without embossing. StazOn was developed to ink on surfaces like metal, leather, aluminum foil, plastic, cellophane, acrylic, glass… and it’s acid-free!
Applying StazOn Ink
StazOn Ink can be applied with a rubber stamp, or by dabbing your piece directly onto the ink pad. If you’d like some ideas and tips for applying StazOn, see our tip for using StazOn with rubber stamps. We offer several colors of StazOn ink for purchase.
StazOn Metallics
StazOn Metallic Inks work a bit differently than the standard StazOn ink pads. You get a great metallic look on metal, plastic, unglazed ceramic clay, glossy paper, polymer clay and other non-porous surfaces. The metallic ink pads come with a bottle of ink along with the stamping pad so you can apply only the ink you’ll need for each stamp. Slightly rougher surfaces like leather, uncoated paper and fabric may not yield a full metallic finish, and the ink may not adhere as well to glass or other glazed surfaces… so we always recommend trying it out on test material before you begin your final project. All StazOn Metallics are available for purchase alongside the standard colors.
Cleaning Off the Ink
Make sure to clean the ink off of your stamps by using the StazOn all-purpose cleaner. This stuff is amazing! It cleans your stamps thoroughly and also conditions them. Just turn the bottle over and lightly rub against the stamp. Make sure to wipe off excess solution with a damp cloth. On stamps with a lot of tiny detail, you may need to repeat this a couple times. Another great thing about the cleaner is if you make a mistake stamping on your metal, you can apply a touch of cleaner to wipe the mistake away. Just make sure to wipe the area with damp cloth a dry thoroughly before re-stamping.
StazOn FAQs
Q: Is it necessary to store the ink pads upside down?
A: No, the StazOn pads are designed so it is not necessary to store them upside-down.
Q: What are the surfaces StazOn is designed for?
A: StazOn is designed to work with all non-porous and semi-porous surfaces, such as glass, ceramics, metal, acrylic plastic, leather, aluminum foil, and much more.
Q: What is an inker, and why did I receive one with my StazOn ink?
A: If you purchase a StazOn metallic color, you’ll receive the stamping pad along with an “inker” (a bottle) filled with ink. Use the inker to apply only enough ink to the pad to cover your stamps.
Q: Is StazOn archival?
A: Yes, StazOn is archival.
Q: Can you use StazOn over alcohol inks?
A: We strongly recommend against using StazOn ink directly on top of alcohol inks, due to the small amount of solvent in the StazOn. If you need to mix the two, we recommend first using a sealer to seal the alcohol ink, and then stamping your design.
Get Started with StazOn
If you’re ready to start stamping with StazOn, check out the following items:
- StazOn Inks – fun colors, including metallics
- Rubber Stamps – lots of designs!
- Metal Stamping Blanks in different metals
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On Dec 09, 2011 at 2:52 am #
sootfoot5 says:I’ve used black staz-on on t-shirts and then “filled in” with colored fabric pens – fabulous! You have to heat set because of the fabric pens, not the staz-on. But what I’m curious about is how well staz-on works with polymer clay and mica – anyone have experience ith these products?
On Dec 31, 2011 at 4:54 pm #
Zen Creations Jewelry says:I have used the staz-on stamps on top of the alcohol inks (I didn’t seal the inks first) without any problems. I just wait until the inks are fully dry and then stamp.