Baby got Back!

BACKground stamps that is......

A little over a year ago I went on a mission to help a fellow stamping friend. She had background stamps that she had great difficulty using do to a neck/back injury. Getting that nice even pressure over the large area of the stamp and getting good results every time. This printer's press by speedball was what I found. I ordered one for her and she liked it so much that's what I got for Christmas last year from her. It never gets put away! I LOVE my press.

There are many ways to try to get even coverage using backgrounds stamps and I'm sure you've tried them all! I know I have. Even the mysterious butt stamping method. Here is how I get perfect images every time using this contraption....


*Ink up stamp. I prefer using a brayer for this step.
Lay stamp rubber side up inside press (inside the area where the top metal part comes down). I marked the outside of my press with a silver sharpie on both sides for accurate placement every time. Can be used rubber side down but I find I have better control this way.


*Place paper that you want the image on gently on top of rubber.
Place scrap paper on top of the stamp and cardstock layer so you don't get ink all over the press!


*Hold the metal plate part on top with one hand and press down with the lever with the the other hand. The metal plate can swing a little too much so it is important that you hold it steady while lowering the plate on top of the stamp. Once it's laying on top you can let go completely.


*Remove scrap paper and pull off cardstock that you have just stamped. I prefer using tweezers with versamark, pigment inks and solvent based inks.


This works for all background stamps but were it's true quality shines is with canvas, linen, lace ect type stamps. You can also use UNMOUNTED rubber stamps with this! Just ink up and lay inside and press. When ordering from many companies I get unmounted rubber now, it saves both money and space. This press will pay for itself after 6-8 unmounted rubber stamps :)