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If you're new to stamps, remember...

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Why it worked

The video provides a practical and easily understandable tip for a common crafting tool, addressing a potential pain point (ghosting) that many users experience. The clear visual demonstration and concise explanation make the advice highly shareable and useful.

Summary

The video demonstrates two techniques for using stamps with an ink pad. It advises against pressing the stamp down firmly and instead suggests gently rubbing it against the ink pad to pick up less ink, resulting in less ghosting and faster drying times.

Structure

1Introduction to stamp technique
2Demonstration of gentle rubbing vs. pressing down
3Explanation of ink transfer and drying
4Comparison of ghosting results
5Concluding advice on pressure

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If you're new to stamps, remember... Don't press your stamp down Do this instead... Almost no pressure Rub the stamp against the ink pad You're picking up less ink which means the ink dries out faster when on paper Here's a side-by-side of the two techniques Gentle circles Pressing down You get a more "vintage" vibe with less pressure And depending on the ink, a lot less ghosting You also don't overload the stamp with ink so you're more in control Now lets see how much ghosting we have Stamps are like fountain pens Pressure matters!

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Every time I post myself using a stamp, I am almost always asked why I run the stamp against the ink. For me it was always the obvious thing to do so I was confused that I was even being asked, but I get it, I’m not “stamping” it down! It’s quite simple, less pressure just means I have more control of how much ink transfers to the actual stamp. I also like that it doesn’t transfer to the paper with as much intensity and dries out a lot faster, not to mention the reduced ghosting. #journaltok #journalling #stationery #stationeryadvice #journalcommunity