A to Z of Rubber Stamping Terms
Glossary of the important and useful rubber stamping terms.
Licensed Character Rubber Stamps
Licensed characters are a charming addition to many rubber stamping projects.
Licensed characters are a charming addition to many rubber stamping projects.
Rubbing Alcohol in Rubber stamping Projects
Rubbing alcohol can be used in some rubber stamping projects.
Rubbing alcohol can be used in some rubber stamping projects.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brads
These tiny little embellishments have a practical and decorative use.
These tiny little embellishments have a practical and decorative use.
Brayer
A brayer is a small roller and a useful rubber stamping tool.
A brayer is a small roller and a useful rubber stamping tool.
Cling Film
Normally associated more with the kitchen than with rubber stamping, cling film has a variety of uses.
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.
Cling mounting foam is used to mount unmounted rubber stamps and means that they can be used with acrylic blocks.
Cushion
The cushion is an important part of a mounted rubber stamp.
The cushion is an important part of a mounted rubber stamp.
Die
The die is a vital part of a rubber stamp.
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.
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 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 powders are an essential part of the heat embossing process.
Embossing
Embossing is a popular rubber stamping technique.
Embossing is a popular rubber stamping technique.
Fixatives
Fixatives help fix and stabilize non permanent colors and surfaces.
Fixatives help fix and stabilize non permanent colors and surfaces.
Folding Bone
A folding bone is a useful card making and paper folding tool.
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.
Inserts are a useful way to create handmade cards.
Monogram Stamps
Monogram stamps, classic decorative letter designs.
Monogram stamps, classic decorative letter designs.
Non Stick Craft Paper
Non stick craft paper is ideal for protecting the work surface during stamping sessions.
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.
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.
Paint is useful in some rubber stamping projects. Paint can be used in many ways, from making handmade cards through to scrapbooking projects.
Resist
The term 'resist' is the term used in many rubber stamping projects to describe a surface that repels inks or paints.
The term 'resist' is the term used in many rubber stamping projects to describe a surface that repels inks or paints.
Rubber Stamping Block
Blocks are part of a rubber stamp.
Blocks are part of a rubber stamp.
Scissors
Scissors are an essential tool required for many rubber stamping projects.
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.
There are two types of rubber stamp image, outline image and solid image.
Ultra Thick Embossing Enamels
UTEE or ultra thick embossing enamels, are a useful additional creative tool.
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.
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.
Vellum is a high quality paper used for a variety of interesting rubber stamping projects.