Are you a messy stamper with ink all over your fingers?
I am!
Today, I'm going to show you how to create a removable magnetic handle for your ink pads so that your fingers stay out of the ink!
This is a tip I learned on YouTube from Kathya Kalinine. I had to try it immediately since I'm a super messy inker. Here's the video:
All you need is a super strong magnetic coat hook and a sheet or strip of adhesive-backed magnets. A few tips to keep in mind:
- Rare earth magnets are super duper strong. I personally keep mine attached to a metal rolling cart near my desk. But, it's strong enough that I've scratched the cart when removing it. It doesn't bother me, but be aware.
- If your adhesive-backed magnets are not sticking to your ink pads, feel free to add some glue to keep them in place.
- You only need one handle for all of your ink pads. Since a lot of the coat hooks come in multi-packs, you can share with a friend or stash one in your "art to go" bag.
- I recorded this video back in January, so I've been using this system for about two months. It really works for me. I love having clean fingers!
What do you think of this idea? Going to try it or not for you?
Thanks for stopping by!
Thank you Julie – brilliant idea!
Thank you Julie – brilliant idea!
Thank you Julie – brilliant idea!
Thank you Julie – brilliant idea!
Thank you Julie – brilliant idea!
Thank you Julie – brilliant idea!
Thank you Julie – brilliant idea!
For me, the best ever tip was to make a masking tape handle for my stamps. It allows you to place and lift off all stamps and is especially useful for those you’ve carved, or that are on cardboard. One simply takes a strip of tape, pinched together in the middle. The free ends get attached to the stamp. Works with any size. Some tapes grip better than others. I like regular masking tape.
For me, the best ever tip was to make a masking tape handle for my stamps. It allows you to place and lift off all stamps and is especially useful for those you’ve carved, or that are on cardboard. One simply takes a strip of tape, pinched together in the middle. The free ends get attached to the stamp. Works with any size. Some tapes grip better than others. I like regular masking tape.
For me, the best ever tip was to make a masking tape handle for my stamps. It allows you to place and lift off all stamps and is especially useful for those you’ve carved, or that are on cardboard. One simply takes a strip of tape, pinched together in the middle. The free ends get attached to the stamp. Works with any size. Some tapes grip better than others. I like regular masking tape.
For me, the best ever tip was to make a masking tape handle for my stamps. It allows you to place and lift off all stamps and is especially useful for those you’ve carved, or that are on cardboard. One simply takes a strip of tape, pinched together in the middle. The free ends get attached to the stamp. Works with any size. Some tapes grip better than others. I like regular masking tape.
For me, the best ever tip was to make a masking tape handle for my stamps. It allows you to place and lift off all stamps and is especially useful for those you’ve carved, or that are on cardboard. One simply takes a strip of tape, pinched together in the middle. The free ends get attached to the stamp. Works with any size. Some tapes grip better than others. I like regular masking tape.
For me, the best ever tip was to make a masking tape handle for my stamps. It allows you to place and lift off all stamps and is especially useful for those you’ve carved, or that are on cardboard. One simply takes a strip of tape, pinched together in the middle. The free ends get attached to the stamp. Works with any size. Some tapes grip better than others. I like regular masking tape.
For me, the best ever tip was to make a masking tape handle for my stamps. It allows you to place and lift off all stamps and is especially useful for those you’ve carved, or that are on cardboard. One simply takes a strip of tape, pinched together in the middle. The free ends get attached to the stamp. Works with any size. Some tapes grip better than others. I like regular masking tape.
Best idea yet! Thanks for sharing
Best idea yet! Thanks for sharing
Best idea yet! Thanks for sharing
Best idea yet! Thanks for sharing
Best idea yet! Thanks for sharing
Best idea yet! Thanks for sharing
Best idea yet! Thanks for sharing
Youre so welcome!
Youre so welcome!
Youre so welcome!
Youre so welcome!
Youre so welcome!
Youre so welcome!
Youre so welcome!
Thanks so much for sharing! Best idea especially for the pigment inks.
Hugs
Kay
Thanks so much for sharing! Best idea especially for the pigment inks.
Hugs
Kay
Thanks so much for sharing! Best idea especially for the pigment inks.
Hugs
Kay
Thanks so much for sharing! Best idea especially for the pigment inks.
Hugs
Kay
Thanks so much for sharing! Best idea especially for the pigment inks.
Hugs
Kay
Thanks so much for sharing! Best idea especially for the pigment inks.
Hugs
Kay
Thanks so much for sharing! Best idea especially for the pigment inks.
Hugs
Kay