How to make homemade stamp cleaner

 

If stamps are not properly cleaned, then there could be transfer of ink to your next project. The rubber of the stamp could become warped or damaged if ink is left on the stamp for too long. 

There are many methods to clean your stamps like

1. Using a commercial Ink Remover. 

    Check your ink product and follow their instructions.

2. DIY cleaning with a soap recipe.

    Recipe:

    1 cup of Distilled Water

    2 Table Spoons of glycerin

    1 Teaspoon of any brand of Dish soap (or baby shampoo)

    Stamp Scrubber or toothbrush

• Mix the ingredients with water. Dip the stamp in the soapy water.
• Allow the stamp to soak for a moment, holding it so that any wood is not submerged in the water.
• Remove the stamp from the water and use the paper towels to wipe away the inky residue.
• If it is badly dirty you can use the toothbrush or stamp scrubber.

3. DIY cleaning with baking soda.

• Make a paste with baking soda and water. The mixture should be the consistency of a thick paste and should stay on the rubber stamp without dripping off once applied.  
• Using a toothbrush, scrub the paste onto the stamp. Be sure to get some of the paste in all the nooks and crannies.
• Allow the paste to sit on the stamp for a few moments. Depending on the type of ink used and how much was used, the paste may begin to take on the color of the ink on the stamp.
• Rinse the stamp thoroughly in water. Be sure not to get the wooden part of the stamp wet, as it will warp the material.
• Dry the stamp with paper towels.

No matter what method you use...

Don't forget to clean stamps immediately after using them.