The actual stamping procedure --
Even a prepped domino isn't absorbant like paper. This means the rubber
will have a tendency to slide on the domino's
surface. Not good because even slight slippage can blur the image...The best way to combat the problem, other than anticipation, is to bring the domino to the rubber vs. the rubber to the domino.
When
exact image placement is desired, however, you can also use a stamp
positioner (or at least the Stamp-a-ma-jig)... If size
of stamp makes jig use
appear "impossible," simply place stamp on a longer/larger than would
usually be chosen
mount. Jig will then clear domino without incidence.
One other thing we have found most helpful, is to begin
with a very
light, gentle initial placement of domino on rubber, or rubber on
domino, then evenly increase the pressure.
This almost completely
eliminates the slippage problem.
A little reminder --
Up until sealing, almost every blundered domino can be salvaged. The remedy -- a cotton ball/swab
and rubbing alcohol.
Just rub everything off, and start over...
If deep staining has occurred,
use darker colors.
If you can't "erase" the image, sand the surface.
If neither of these options suits your
fancy, keep the blunder as a "test-omino," and use it to try out the effects
different products produce on a dom, or to practice edging with a leafing pen.
8. Embellish as desired.
Charms, buttons, beads, wire, glitter, rhinestones, etc. Make sure to use an
appropiate adhesive.
