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Acrylic
Mount & Unmounted Stamp Basics Rubber Stamp Acrylic Mount InformationAcrylic mounts are generally not available through your general craft store and may not be available at a local rubber stamp store. More and more rubber stamp stores are selling unmounted rubber stamps and a few of those carry acrylic mounts, but it hasn't fully caught on. Acrylic mounts are generally between 1/4" and 3/4" thick and come in various sizes. They should be unbreakable. It is easiest to use a mount that just slightly larger than the rubber stamp die. If the rubber stamp does not completely fit onto the mount, it will not stamp properly. Also, if the mount is far larger than the rubber stamp, it will be hard to ink without inking your acrylic mount, which can lead to stray marks on your paper. Note: Acrylic is heavier than the wood most commonly used for mounting rubber stamps. Larger sized acrylic mounts can weigh up to a full pound. We order our mounts at 1/2" thickness rather than 3/4" thickness to minimize the weight without compromising the strength. 1/2" acrylic mounts are unbreakable. Care and Cleaning of Acrylic MountsHarsh rubber
stamp cleansers can cause crazing of acrylic, which is a series
of hairline cracks. If you need to clean ink of your mounts
with such cleaners, try not to do so frequently and be sure
to wash the residue off the mount with warm soapy water afterward.
Likewise, give your mounts a washing if you've gotten ink cleaner
on your mounts when cleaning your stamps while still attached
to the acrylic. Temporary Mounting of Rubber Stamps on Acrylic Blocks Cling
Cushion
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