how to clean rubber stamps

How to Clean Rubber Stamps

By Heather

How to Clean Rubber Stamps

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Rubber stamps are a fun craft supply, because they allow you to quickly and simply repeat an image over and over. But if you don't clean your rubber stamps properly, they can transfer undesired ink colors to ink pads or stamping surfaces, or deteriorate more quickly over time. Over at eBay*, I have shared information on How to Clean Rubber Stamps, so go check out how to keep your stamps looking clean and healthy! (*I wrote that article as a part of a paid collaboration with eBay.)

One method for cleaning rubber stamps can be made with dollar store stuff!

DIY Stamp Cleaner

Materials:

A travel soap case
A kitchen sponge

Total cost: $2

Just wet a kitchen sponge with a water and a bit of dish soap, and insert the sponge into a travel soap case. Clean your rubber stamps off between each ink color application. (This method works best for pigment ink pads – be sure to check my article for info on how to clean permanent ink from rubber stamps).

Check out all our dollar store craft ideas for rubber stamps!

Heather

Heather Mann is chief editor of Dollar Store Crafts, and specializes in transforming inexpensive materials into stylish and simple craft projects. She has appeared on the Martha Stewart Show, in Reader's Digest and the New York Times. DSC has been recognized as named one of Babble.com's Top 10 Best Overall Craft Blogs (2011 & 2012) and Apartment Therapy's 10 Crafty Blogs We Love (2010). Her work has been viewed by millions on the cover of FamilyFun magazine and on top websites such as RealSimple, Huffington Post, ABCNews.com, and others.

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