Rock a Blocks

Re: Rock a Blocks

feeds@yuku.com (maryhay) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:11:04 GMT

Oh Joanna please give them a try and give us some of your own feedback.................. to rock or not to rock ............ let us know if you do give them a go, until then, I shall hold onto my stamps and decide later ........... I hate failure! lol x

Re: Rock a Blocks

feeds@yuku.com (janetannc) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:56:16 GMT

I got a set plus the spray to mount the stamps and I am very impressed with both. They work really well and the stamp was just as sticky after cleaning and is now mounted on a sheet of acetate (it says one spray lasts about 50 uses of the stamp). For me, more economical than eze mount for smaller stamps and the impression using the blocks was crisp and not stray smudges. Hope Joanna does stock them - they'd make a good present for my friend!! Janet
PS They didn't work well with...

Re: Rock a Blocks

feeds@yuku.com (ELAINE LUCY) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:25:53 GMT

I would prefer to stick to tried and tested EZ mount and acrylics. I once used a so-called stamp glue that was supposed to enable you to stick and peel off as often as desired, and painted it onto my then few but growing number of unmounted art stamps! (This was before I discovered EZ mount)! It was awful because the ones I didn't use often left such a mess on the carrier sheet I used, and were almost 'bonded' to it! I also couldn't be bothered with pritt sticking and washing...

Re: Rock a Blocks

feeds@yuku.com (joanna sheen) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:56:27 GMT

mm think I might have to buy a set and see for myself - hate sitting on the fence - would rather say a definite yes or no! lol

Re: Rock a Blocks

feeds@yuku.com (maryhay) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:46:02 GMT

Good grief, going giddy now!!! To rock or not to rock, that is the question To mount or not mount, there's...

Re: Rock a Blocks

feeds@yuku.com (Beas Nanny) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:13:07 GMT

I have tried the blocks with both unmounted and mounted stamps - got a terrific result with the unmounted ones - perfect every time. The ones on ez mount were all ok bar one - that I hadn't inked carefully and caught the edge with the versafine so had a slight embossed squiggle when heated.

I chose a mounted stamp that I had problems with getting the whole image out perfectly using acrylic block and was really pleased with the result. shall now try it with the lace effect stamps...

Re: Rock a Blocks

feeds@yuku.com (maryhay) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:04:50 GMT

It sounds like the Ez Mount is coming out tops on this one .................. it's good feedback for Joanna too as she was waiting for feedback before considering stocking them I think ........... this forum here is a good place to have feedback from everyone so that we can avoid mistakes others have already made. Top marks for replying. I will give one pack of mine a go with Ez Mount before making my decision on buying the rock a blocks I think. x

Re: Rock a Blocks

feeds@yuku.com (sunset bay) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:45:48 GMT

Thanks for all your replies. I was wondering whether to get them before putting my new stamps (that I had off Joanna) on to ez mount, but I have so many already on ez mount that I don't think I will bother either.

Love Carol x x x

Re: Rock a Blocks

feeds@yuku.com (inkyfingers) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:32:34 GMT

I have been playing with mine. I have a graphicus daffodil stamp which I did not cut very closely. I get on fine with it using dye ink, but I wanted to emboss.

I found that with the ezmount I got all the edge ink on the paper. Then I took the stamp off the ezmount - I will have to cut it closer to use anyway - and stuck it to the block with pritt stick. This time I got a clear image. I think you have to learn how much pressure to put on the roller, and make sure it is on a level...

Re: Rock a Blocks

feeds@yuku.com (craftyali) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:57:01 GMT

Does'nt sound good Sheila,i've order mine but not received them as yet.Hope i have'nt made a mistake in buying them.

ali
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Re: Rock a Blocks

feeds@yuku.com (Sheila) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:52:19 GMT

I have found that I am having to relearn my stamping technique with them and at the moment having 50/50 success with them, its a bit of trial and error I personally don't find that they don't work as well with EZ mounted stamps and prefer to use the blocks. I will certainly have to practice a lot more before I give them the thumbs up. At the moment they could be one of those things that end up in the back of the cupboard.
Sheila

Re: Rock a Blocks

feeds@yuku.com (millie sue) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:51:08 GMT

I saw the demoes and thought this was something I can quite happily do without - very happy with my acrylic blocks and Ez-mount, also happy with glue stick, acrylic blocks and stamping mat for the stamps I have not got round to putting on to EZ mount.

Re: Rock a Blocks

feeds@yuku.com (Lynne123) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:45:54 GMT

I agree with you Joanna mine came this morning and they are parceled up ready to be returned. I am happy with the EZ mount and blocks and will continue using these as there is not a problem and I am happy with the finished stamping ......

Re: Rock a Blocks

feeds@yuku.com (HIARY) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:01:25 GMT

Now I have found Ez-mount I am not swapping it. Also a lot of Glenda's large stamps will not fit onto these blocks that was one thing I thought about straight away when I saw them on C&C.
Hilary

Re: Rock a Blocks

feeds@yuku.com (sew7ukm) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:37:21 GMT

Must admit these really didn't appeal to me...I'll stick with Ez Mount...but those stamps are gorgeous!
Michelle

Re: Rock a Blocks

feeds@yuku.com (suzanne) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:42:12 GMT

Ali G is in the house wrote:
Good to see your having some sucess Suzanne. I was a little wary but if they work they will save a lot of time. Ali x

I am but also don`t get 100% the same image as with EZmount - so the jury`s out as yet - just wanted something that would save lots close cutting but just proves you can`t always cut corners
Also will still need Acyrlic blocks when I do my stamping in triple...

Re: Rock a Blocks

feeds@yuku.com (Ali G is in the house) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:07:16 GMT

Good to see your having some sucess Suzanne. I was a little wary but if they work they will save a lot of time. Ali x

Re: Rock a Blocks

feeds@yuku.com (Kali) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:03:23 GMT

think ez mount would take some beating, but very interested here how everyone gets on with the new rock a blocks, Kali x

Re: Rock a Blocks

feeds@yuku.com (Lavender) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:01:08 GMT

I still can't get a good image with my Ez mounted stamps and the blocks... I'll keep trying... I don't like to lose

Lavender
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Re: Rock a Blocks

feeds@yuku.com (joanna sheen) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 10:52:57 GMT

I'm staying with acrylic blocks and EZ mount until proved otherwise - not had any 100% feedback that spraying glue and using rock a blocks is better yet ... but I am always open to opinions - more feedback please - it's a really interesting thing for everyone to know about

Rock a Blocks

feeds@yuku.com (sunset bay) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 23:56:45 GMT

Joanna,

Can you tell me if you will be stocking the crafters companion rock a blocks please? They look as if they will be very easy to use.

Many thanks

Carol x x x