Speedball Speed Stamp media incompatibility

From: Jay Chamberlain (ae4mk@1bigred.com) | Date: 2002-05-02 12:54:05 UTC-04:00

FYI...

I have discoverd, over time, that the pink, Speedball Speed Stamp, carving media is not compatibile with the double sided foam tape (Superstick) I use to mount real rubber stamps to wooden or plastic backs. I bought 3 sheets of the double sided foam tape from "If Pigs could Fly" ( http://www.rubberpoet.com/PigAccessories.html) and have been using it to mount both my Laser cut rubber stamps and my hand carved speedball stamps. It works wonders on the rubber stamps. The gule on the Superstick, "melts" the speedball media, and if you have the stamp stored on it side, the stamp will "slide down" or move on. My next Speedball carved stamp will be mounted with 3M double sided tape without the foam backing. I am hoping the 3M tape won't "melt" the speedball.

Jay C.
The Jolly G-Man
Fredericksburg, VA
P56 F30 X0
letterboxing.org Webmaster
http://www.1bigred.com/users/jayc/letterbox/

Fw: Speedball Speed Stamp media incompatibility

From: Jay Chamberlain (ae4mk@1bigred.com) | Date: 2002-05-02 15:21:37 UTC-04:00

The response from Speedball...
G-Man

----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Gregory"
To: "Jay Chamberlain"
Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2002 1:59 PM
Subject: Re: Speedball Speed Stamp media incompatibility

> Dear Mr. Chamberlain,
>
> This is good to know. We have not heard from other customers regarding
this
> incompatibility with Superstick and appreciate your taking the time to
> inform us.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tom Gregory
> Speedball Art Products
>
>

Re: Speedball Speed Stamp media incompatibility

From: az89a (ron@goldenpic.com) | Date: 2002-05-02 20:58:52 UTC

I've been using garden-variety Elmer's glue to affix my Speedball
stamps to wood. It seems to work well.

Ron

Re: [LbNA] Re: Speedball Speed Stamp media incompatibility

From: Jay Chamberlain (ae4mk@1bigred.com) | Date: 2002-05-02 19:48:00 UTC-04:00

Ron..... Do you feel that the Speedball has enough cushion by itself (because of it's thickness) for a good impression? The superstick is nice because it adds 1/8" of cushion. I know with thinner laser cut rubber superstick is almost mandatory to get a good imprint.

G-Man

I've been using garden-variety Elmer's glue to affix my Speedball stamps to wood. It seems to work well. Ron

Re: Speedball Speed Stamp media incompatibility

From: az89a (ron@goldenpic.com) | Date: 2002-05-03 05:28:54 UTC

It's pretty squishy stuff - I haven't had a problem with it, provided
you press firmly. My only gripe about Speedball is I can't find
blades anywhere. All I have is the 2 basic blades that came with the
kit, & I'd like something for doing finer details with.

Ron

The G-Man wrote:
> Ron..... Do you feel that the Speedball has enough cushion by
itself (because of it's thickness) for a good impression? The
superstick is nice because it adds 1/8" of cushion. I know with
thinner laser cut rubber superstick is almost mandatory to get a good
imprint.

Re: [LbNA] Re: Speedball Speed Stamp media incompatibility

From: Jay Chamberlain (ae4mk@1bigred.com) | Date: 2002-05-03 07:21:14 UTC-04:00

http://www.michaels.com/art/online/DisplayProduct?prrfnbr=863557 I am guessing you know about michael's. Here is the link were you can order the lino cutters you need...

Jay

[LbNA] Re: Speedball Speed Stamp media incompatibility

From: az89a (ron@goldenpic.com) | Date: 2002-05-03 16:38:00 UTC

None of the local Michael's carry them, but that website I hadn't
checked - thanks Jay!
BTW, it occurs to me - you being a good Virginia farmboy & all - you
ought to do a series of boxes located at some of the old KGB dead-
drops. Would make for a most unique letterboxing experience...
:-)

Ron