ez mount how to

Re: ez mount how to

feeds@yuku.com (kittikat) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:16:49 GMT

Hmm, I tried using the talc, yesterday - it certainly made it less sticky, however, I think I used a little too much. the stamps wouldn't stick to the block afterwards. i had to wash the stamps 3 or 4 times to get it all off. Obviously, less is more

Kate x

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feeds@yuku.com (DipDooLally) — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:03:16 GMT

inkyfingers wrote:
The EZ mount manufacturers have said not to keep them stored on acetate because it can react with it. Lamination seems to be fine for me so far though!

Alison

Ooo ... it's a good job you said that Alison ... I got that tip from C&C as well! Naughty peeps!

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feeds@yuku.com (inkyfingers) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:51:28 GMT

The EZ mount manufacturers have said not to keep them stored on acetate because it can react with it. Lamination seems to be fine for me so far though!

Alison

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feeds@yuku.com (DipDooLally) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:05:38 GMT

CRAFTY SPICE wrote:
just ordrered some ezee mount and feel a bit nervous of using it for the first time, does it come with a sheet to adhere them too when not in use?

My sister has just invested in a laminator (she's re training to be a teacher) so she has laminated all of the design sheets that came with my theme plates and I've punched holes in the left edge so I can keep them in a deep ring binder...

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feeds@yuku.com (secretstamper) — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 21:37:24 GMT

I've put a load of stamps onto ez mount today - a job I usually dread but found it loads easier by powdering the sticky side and using a craft knife! I couldn't believe how quick it was - thanks for the tips Sheenies!
Claire xx

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feeds@yuku.com (Cdteach) — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 20:20:12 GMT

I use scissors to cut the rubber and then put the stamps on the ez mount as close together I can then use a craft knife to cut round the stamps. I find using a craft knife easier than scissors and the cut is always straight I don't under cut the rubber that way. I don't think the knife gets too sticky unlike the scissors for some reason.
Jan

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feeds@yuku.com (badjellythewitch) — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 08:01:01 GMT

I stick the whole sheet on then cut. And I us Tesco's value baby wipes to clean the scissors with, less smell.

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feeds@yuku.com (countrywoman) — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:46:02 GMT

I cut out the stamp first, then put it on the EZMount, dust with baby powder and cut out again using Kai scissors, which have really sharp blades at a good angle, and large finger-holds for ease of use. Meth spirits to clean them from time to time and they're fine. Someone on the forum gave out the tip about powder and it really does make the whole job so much easier.
HTH
Judy C

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feeds@yuku.com (kittikat) — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:45:26 GMT

If you peel off the backing sheet (the one attached to the tacky side) before you cut out, then you can reattach the stamps to this sheet afterward. however Joanna does sell files to store your unmounted stamps in and saves them from being damaged - depends on how many stamps you have - if it is only a couple then use the sheet for now and but files as your collection grows - which it will!

Kate x

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feeds@yuku.com (CRAFTY SPICE) — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:22:00 GMT

just ordrered some ezee mount and feel a bit nervous of using it for the first time, does it come with a sheet to adhere them too when not in use?

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feeds@yuku.com (May Crawford) — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:53:03 GMT

Thanks for all the tips. I bought Joanna's fairy stamps and EZ mount at the same time and had quite a job trying to get my scissors clean afterwards. I also had bits of EZ mount stuck to my arms etc. Thought it was just me being stupid. I was so glad to see that I am not alone.

May xx

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feeds@yuku.com (sakazoke1963) — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:15:22 GMT

I just a buy a sheet of Ez Mount every time i buy a sheet of stamps. Then i stick the whole thing to the mount and cut out.
Ive just invested in a pair of scissors Joanna calls her new pet to tackle this job for me. They are for rubber and should make the job easier in the long run.
I guess the way i do it i waste a lot of the EZ Mount but i cant be bothered to cut twice.

Tina

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feeds@yuku.com (inkyfingers) — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 11:20:41 GMT

I got lots of stamps for my Christmas and what with Joanna's sale as well, I decided to finally get them mounted.

I trimmed them as close to the rubber as I wanted using 6 ins fiskars scissors for straight cuts and short curved blade fiskars for the small irregular shapes. If you hold the scissors at an angle your cut is closer at the top of the rubber, rather than the bottom. This means the image is always supported.

Then I laid them onto the sheets of ezmount to get...

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feeds@yuku.com (Lorraine) — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:37:32 GMT

I cut mine out Individually first and also every couple of cuts wipe my scissors with a baby wipe (sure I got this tip here ages ago) and they don't seem to stick as much.

Lorraine

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feeds@yuku.com (katrina) — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 08:12:18 GMT

i cut my stampout t=roughly first then mount on the EZ then cut close to the edge of the stamp , then powder the exposed sticky so my scissors dont get too sticky ... then cut as close to the stsmp pattern as possible

katrina x

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feeds@yuku.com (Cottager) — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 23:47:02 GMT

Because I'm a meanie I cut around my stamps first then fiddle around to get as many in as small a space as possible. I also dust the ez mount with talc between the stamps to remove some of the stickiness and then use a baby wipe to clean my scissors.

Lynn xx

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feeds@yuku.com (inkyfingers) — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 23:26:22 GMT

Kittikat, my OH suggested using a craft knife, but as I am useless with one I was sceptical. But it is so much easier. My hand would ache after I used scissors and I get a much neater finish too.

I've heard demonstrators on TV say to put the whole sheet on first and it makes me wonder if they have assistants to do it for them. My hand could hardly move after trying to cut through rubber as well as ezmount - but then I am a bit weak and wabbit

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feeds@yuku.com (kittikat) — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:52:41 GMT

I am stingy, I am afraid and cut around the individual stamps first. I find it easier to cut through the ez mount then too (usually use a craft knife to do this)

Kate x

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feeds@yuku.com (chris c) — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 17:06:01 GMT

I bought the artilicious stamps before Christmas and stuck them straight on in one go, just bought some more stamps from Joanna and wondered if there was a different way to use them.Thank you, I am going to cut round each of them as you suggest and stick them on seperatly
chris c

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feeds@yuku.com (oldtrout) — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:42:50 GMT

Hi Chris, I got my first set of stamps and ez mount just before christmas. I also cut around each design first, leaving a small edge, and then stick onto the ez mount and then cut around that after. It's very sticky stuff isn't it! I keep a jar of sticky stuff remover and put all my scissors in to soak from time to time. Trouty x (Jean)

ez mount how to

feeds@yuku.com (chris c) — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:55:31 GMT

Can I ask how does everyone stick their stamps onto ez mount.Do you cut them individually and put them on the ez mount or stick the full sheet on. How close do you cut to the stamp
thanks
chris c