Glossary of Rubber Stamping Terms

Soft Pencils for Use in Craft Projects
A soft pencil or two will be a useful addition to a rubber stamper's work box.

Decoupage Medium or Decoupage Glue
Using the right decoupage medium or glue is key to the success of a decoupage project.

A Useful Rubber Stamping and Crafting Tool
A ruler is an essential papercrafting tool.

Using Marker Pens in Rubber Stamping Projects
Marker pens are useful in many rubber stamping projects.

Address Stamp - Using Address Stamps
An address stamp can be a useful tool. Use address stamps to stamp the back of handmade cards, envelopes and for many other purposes.

Angel Company or Angel Policy
This is a term that is commonly used in the crafting world. Being an angel company or having an angel policy means that the company allows the use of its products by crafters who want to make and sell hand crafted goods.

Antistatic Products
Paper and cardstock can gather static and this can be a problem when embossing. Antistatic products help to reduce static.

Archival Inks and Papers
Archival inks and papers are a good option for special projects.

ATC Artist Trading Cards
ATC or Artist Trading Cards are individual cards which are hand made and swapped amongst the artist community. Rubber Stampers often make and swap ATC´s which are decorated with stamped images.

Background Papers for Rubber Stamping Projects
Background papers are useful for a number of rubber stamping projects and add some extra color and texture to handmade cards. Background papers can be purchased from stamping and craft stores. It is also possible to create your own and this can be a great way to add a unique touch to a project.

Bone Folder
A bone folder is a useful craft tool.

Brads
These tiny little embellishments have a practical and decorative use.

Brayer
A brayer is a small roller and a useful rubber stamping tool.

Card Blanks for Rubber Stamping
Card blanks are a quick and easy way to make handmade greeting cards.

Cling Film
Normally associated more with the kitchen than with rubber stamping, cling film has a variety of uses.

Cling Mounting Foam
Cling mounting foam is used to mount unmounted rubber stamps and means that they can be used with acrylic blocks.

Curing - Polymer Clay
In polymer clay crafts, curing is the term used to describe the hardening of polymer clay.

Cushion
The cushion is an important part of a mounted rubber stamp.

Custom Stamp
If you are looking for something special, a custom stamp may be just the thing. A custom stamp can be bought from a stamp manufacturer or made at home.

Die
The die is a vital part of a rubber stamp.

Direct to Paper
Direct to paper describes the technique of applying ink direct from the ink pad to paper or cardstock.

Embossing Ink
Embossing ink is a slow drying ink used as part of the embossing process. This is a popular rubber stamping technique which alters the surface of a stamped image.

Embossing Powders
Embossing powders are an essential part of the heat embossing process.

Embossing
Embossing is a popular rubber stamping technique.

Fixatives
Fixatives help fix and stabilize non permanent colors and surfaces.

Foam or Craft Foam
Foam, rubber stamping projects, craft foam,

Folding Bone
A folding bone is a useful card making and paper folding tool.

Inserts for Card Making
Inserts are a useful way to create handmade cards.

Licensed Character Rubber Stamps
Licensed characters are a charming addition to many rubber stamping projects.

Monogram Stamps
Monogram stamps, classic decorative letter designs.

Non Stick Craft Paper
Non stick craft paper is ideal for protecting the work surface during stamping sessions.

Outline Image Stamp
There are two types of rubber stamp image, outline image and solid image.

Paint for Use in Rubber Stamping Projects
Paint is useful in some rubber stamping projects. Paint can be used in many ways, from making handmade cards through to scrapbooking projects.

Paper Piecing
Paper piecing is a versatile papercraft technique and ideal for many rubber stamping projects.

Postage and Postage Rates
When you are making your own handmade cards, it is essential to understand postage and postage rates.

Quotes or Quotations
Quotes or quotations are an ideal way to add thoughtful sentiments to handmade cards or other rubber stamping projects.

Release Agent - Polymer Clay
A release agent will stop polymer clay sticking to rubber stamps.

Resist
The term 'resist' is the term used in many rubber stamping projects to describe a surface that repels inks or paints.

Rubber and Rubber Stamping
The term rubber stamps is now used collectively to describe stamps made from a range of different materials. However, rubber is still a popular choice.

Rubber Stamping Block
Blocks are part of a rubber stamp.

Rubbing Alcohol in Rubber stamping Projects
Rubbing alcohol can be used in some rubber stamping projects.

Scissors
Scissors are an essential tool required for many rubber stamping projects.

Solid Stamp Image
There are two types of rubber stamp image, outline image and solid image.

Stamp Prices
When you are starting out, knowing about rubber stamp prices can help you plan your projects and purchases successfully.

Ultra Thick Embossing Enamels
UTEE or ultra thick embossing enamels, are a useful additional creative tool.

Unmounted Rubber Stamps
A rapidly growing proportion of rubber stamps sold are unmounted.

Vellum
Vellum is a high quality paper used for a variety of interesting rubber stamping projects.

Watercolor Pencils and Rubber Stamping
Watercolor pencils a popular choice of rubber stampers looking to add color to rubber stamping projects.

What are Photo Stamps?
Photo stamps are rubber stamps that contain very fine detail. When they are stamped they produce an image that is similar to a photograph.

What is a Gift Card?
A gift card is a quick rubber stamping project and perfect for when time is tight.