Eek! I just melted some of my PZ Kut... I think I'll stick with
graphite for the time being. ;-)

~ M ~

--- In letterbox-usa@y..., "Ms. Alafair" wrote:
>
> Hello Everyone,
>
> April of Stampeaz here in CT, a stamp carver extraordinaire, was
kind enough to share her method of transfering images to stamp
medium. I have her permission to quote and she asked that I
recognize her company (http://www.investorsnet.com/stampeaz/) and
great service in return.
>
> This method seems to solve the problems of smudging and using
solvents.
>
> "What I think is the absolute BEST way to transfer
> xerox/carbon/laser designs onto rubber or my PZKut
> is by using a med/hot iron!
>
> Put the design, with a good amount of paper border around it to
> protect the rubber from direct heat, face down on the PZKut.
> Press the hot iron onto the design and move the iron around so it
> gets all of the design. Do not keep in one place.
> The heat will also `tac' the paper in place so you don't have to
tape
> it
> or worry about it moving and smudging.
> As it starts to transfer you can lift up a corner here and there
to see
> how it is doing. Some places may need more pressure and heat.
> The paper won't move unless you lift the whole piece up.
> The transfer should be a dark black.
> Sometimes you may get 90% black and a spot will be gray, go back
> to that area with more heat and also pressure.
> The ironing board should be flat. If it is not flat put cardboard,
> phone
> book or something to get it flat.
>
> Try it and let me know how it works out. It is absolutely
incredible
> how crisp the transfer is. : ) "
>
>
>
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