EDITED TO ADD: This video is nearly TWELVE years old. I explain what I use in the video. This cleaner is meant for RUBBER or CLEAR (photopolymer etc) stamps - NOT POSTAGE STAMPS. I get the weirdest comments on this video even now asking about cleaning the cancellation marks off of postage stamps. This ain't it folks. Not to mention you can't clean off the cancellation marks as that's the whole point - they're permanent and meant to CANCEL the stamp so that it can never be re-used. OK I think that's about it LOL! ;)
@@DebbieJsCraftingCorner Ultra Clean works way better than this especially when using stubborn inks. This formula or something like Brutus Monroe’s stamp cleaner is really good too (which came out way after I filmed this video).
Oh my god, I literally laughed out loud when I read this! This world we live in lol. I probably can count the times you had to go back and clarify it. Smh 🤦🏻♀️ Sorry you have to deal with ignorance and not the word I wanted to use 😝. Keep up the great work! Thanks for sharing the cleaner! 💕👏🏻
@desireem7 yes it will. But FYI photopolymer stamps stain VERY easily - and after a while no cleaner will make them "clear" again. The cleaner will remove the ink residue left on the stamps but it won't remove the stains - but staining doesn't affect the "stampability" of clear stamps in any way. HTH!
A great tip to ^find^ distilled water is to use the water from the water tank in the dryer! Normally we just pour it out but that water in the container is distilled!!! Distilled means that the water has been brought up to gasform then cooled down again and got fluid consistency again. And during this procedure the water is cleaned from almost everything... That distilled water is also great for the iron, in the watertank there. And it's good for other things, but my memory is failing ATM... Have a great day now Hugs from Sweden 🇸🇪
That's not distilled water, it's more deionized water, and normal without any particles in the water and destilled water is without any particles and any salts and other stuff that can be in water its 100% h2o the cleanest water that is possible, thats why its more expensive if bought.
it's preferred as it's gentler and doesn't have as many harsh ingredients. I've never used regular shampoo so I can't say if it would make a difference or not.
@scrappinkay whichever way you choose to use it is fine. If you're spraying it right onto the stamp you then need some way to wipe it off though to actually clean the stamp off.
It needs to be distilled water - if you use just regular well water/tap water there's a chance the mixture could smell funky (not sure if it would actually "go bad") or something down the road from any minerals/etc etc that are in well/tap water.
@zelda75231 it does if you clean the stamps RIGHT after stamping with Stazon - otherwise the stamp will still stain (and if it's a clear stamp it will stain no matter what ink you use - it's just their makeup). Ultra Clean stamp cleaner is awesome for cleaning stains off stamps - I use it along with my homemade version and I'm always good to go.
This is awesome! Easy to follow directions and simple, inexpensive .. easy to find ingredients. I have just read all the questions... and your patient replies..... ; >
I have been trying to find glycerine and haven't had any luck. My target, walgreens, cub, and rainbow didn't have it. Where did you pick yours up? Love this idea because Stampin Up! cleaner doesn't last very long for me! Thanks for sharing this.
@geegee622 I picked mine up at WalMart or the local pharmacy. Honestly I can't remember I made this video over 2 years ago and haven't had to purchase any more glycerine since. Sorry I can't be of more help!
FYI: I was at Hobby Lobby 3 days ago to get something else & asked the clerk in Crafts Dept. if they sold glycerin.She said it's always in the soap-making section of craft stores since it's an ingredient in making soap.They had 2 brands- one was $5.99 for 12 oz, & one "Soap Expressions" for $3.99 for 12 oz. & it's MADE IN THE USA. The only warnings on the glycerin bottle is do not ingest, avoid direct contact with eyes, & keep out of reach of children & pets. If I hadn''t needed my 40% off coupon for something more expensive, the glycerin would be $2.39!!! I'd stopped at Walmart just before & their glycerin was 10 oz for $6.97!
ACMoore and Michaels have the glycerine in the baking stuff, Wilton even makes some. It's used in making frosting and fondants. I only paid $2.49 for a 8 ounce bottle.
It can clean StazOn for the most part if you clean the stamp right away - but it won't clean it completely off. For StazOn I totally recommend Ultra Clean by Stewart Superior - that stuff is awesome :)
A blessed day PrairePaperandInk. If you don't mind, I would like to ask you if textile ink can be removed also by this formula/recipe? May God bless you!
Prairie Paper & Ink (AmyR) - Thank you for replying as I know this video is an old one. I think you are one the best card makers I have seen on TH-cam. Thanks again
Can I mix in the glass measuring container everything then pour that mixture into the plastic jar or does the glycerin need to be mixed in a plastic container first with water then the J&J cleaner added last, to work properly? I don’t want to cause an explosion, get burned or breathe in toxic fumes because I mixed ingredients in the wrong order. ☣️
it's glycerin, baby shampoo and water. You could pour it all together and shake the devil out of it and it's not going to create toxic fumes in any way, shape or form (I can't speak for what other craziness is on TH-cam but I would never recommend anyone mix up harmful chemicals let alone use harmful chemicals. None of these are harmful in any amount alone or mixed together).
I couldn't tell you - I don't have a bottle to compare - this video is 5 years old my glycerin bottle was used up long ago - I still have some cleaner though and it's working fine.
+purpleshammrock: Yes, that's the correct glycerin. There are countless uses for glycerin, I keep a bottle in my bathroom and a bottle in my craft room! :)
Glycerine is magic....there is also food grade for making candy in the candy section at Michael's or Joann's but it's way more expensive. I find mine at the health part of a grocery store that has more than basics.
I don't recommend anything other than what I've used and shared here - if a person wants to try other products in the ingredients its up to them and up to them to test it to make sure it doesn't damage their stamps.
Just in case you didn’t get/see a response since this video was made 10 years ago - she is talking about the stamps used in paper crafting. These stamps are made out of rubber or silicone. You are talking about postage stamps, which are made of paper. Once ink is absorbed into paper it’s permanent. This is deliberate; it insures the stamp can’t be used again. Try not to let it bother you. Anyone who collects stamps knows a used stamp will have ink from the stamp used to cancel it.
A great tip to ^find^ distilled water is to use the water from the water tank in the dryer! Normally we just pour it out but that water in the container is distilled!!! Distilled means that the water has been brought up to gasform then cools down again and get fluid consistency again. And during this procedure the water is cleaned from almost everything... That distilled water is also great for the iron, in the waterreservoar there. And it's good for other things, but my memory is failing ATM... Have a great day now Hugs from Sweden 🇸🇪
Prairie Paper & Ink (AmyR) Actually, if you live in an area where you have hard water, boiled water is not a good substitute for distilled water. You can tell you have hard water if you have white crusty buildup around your faucets and in your toilet bowl you see those rusty stains. Distillation is more than just boiling water, it actually removes the minerals from hard water -- Arizona is ALL hard water. Distilled water at WalMart costs the same was drinking water. And I believe that vegetable glycerin in the glycerin of choice for stamp cleaner -- mine was way cheap at Walgreens and was in the hair treatment section.
Well. I have not seen that but I am from Ga and moved to Ky and here the water is a bit harder then it was in Ga. I have sensitive skin/ very dry. since moving I have seen a difference when I shower. The water is not as soft feeling as it was in Ga and it drys me out more. I don't know if it's chemicals in it or what. But no I don't see the white stuff like you were talking about. I had boiled water then had it cool to keep in a jug for use in my craft room.
hullo! what do you use to clean versamark ink? I just recently used it for embossing and it was my first time. The versamark left gunks on my stamp and it's quite difficult ro clean
Hey! Can I clean postage stamps with this? Just kidding...hahaha! I'm actually looking for a solution to clean some very well used red rubber stampers. Looks as if the person that had them before me never cleaned them.
Southern Angel Btq. Tammy Dameron The best cleaner for StazOn is Ultra Clean stamp cleaner - I've never come across any recipe that works as good as that.
@gurlmeow I recommend distilled water as it won't have any impurities in it - sometimes there can be "stuff" in tap water/spring water that can go bad over time if you know what I mean? But in reality if that's all you've got it would prolly be fine - it's not like you're drinking it ;o)
EDITED TO ADD: This video is nearly TWELVE years old. I explain what I use in the video. This cleaner is meant for RUBBER or CLEAR (photopolymer etc) stamps - NOT POSTAGE STAMPS. I get the weirdest comments on this video even now asking about cleaning the cancellation marks off of postage stamps. This ain't it folks. Not to mention you can't clean off the cancellation marks as that's the whole point - they're permanent and meant to CANCEL the stamp so that it can never be re-used. OK I think that's about it LOL! ;)
Unbelievable
@@DebbieJsCraftingCorner Ultra Clean works way better than this especially when using stubborn inks. This formula or something like Brutus Monroe’s stamp cleaner is really good too (which came out way after I filmed this video).
Lol!
This whole comment is hilarious especially the “This ain’t it folks”. Too good.
Oh my god, I literally laughed out loud when I read this! This world we live in lol. I probably can count the times you had to go back and clarify it. Smh 🤦🏻♀️ Sorry you have to deal with ignorance and not the word I wanted to use 😝. Keep up the great work! Thanks for sharing the cleaner! 💕👏🏻
Wow, I needed this, could not find a stamp cleaner that I liked or was cost efficient. This is perfect. Thank you so much .
@desireem7 yes it will. But FYI photopolymer stamps stain VERY easily - and after a while no cleaner will make them "clear" again. The cleaner will remove the ink residue left on the stamps but it won't remove the stains - but staining doesn't affect the "stampability" of clear stamps in any way. HTH!
A great tip to ^find^ distilled water is to use the water from the water tank in the dryer!
Normally we just pour it out but that water in the container is distilled!!!
Distilled means that the water has been brought up to gasform then cooled down again and got fluid consistency again. And during this procedure the water is cleaned from almost everything...
That distilled water is also great for the iron, in the watertank there.
And it's good for other things, but my memory is failing ATM...
Have a great day now
Hugs from Sweden 🇸🇪
That's not distilled water, it's more deionized water, and normal without any particles in the water and destilled water is without any particles and any salts and other stuff that can be in water its 100% h2o the cleanest water that is possible, thats why its more expensive if bought.
I'm running out to buy the stuff I need to make this!!! Thanks! Love your videos
Cool !! Love your idea. Thanks for telling what conditions stamps in the cleaner. I have always wondered what ingredient was the conditioner.
Thank you for the information. I use a lot of Stampin Up cleaner. This will help me. Your video was very easy to follow.
it's preferred as it's gentler and doesn't have as many harsh ingredients. I've never used regular shampoo so I can't say if it would make a difference or not.
@scrappinkay whichever way you choose to use it is fine. If you're spraying it right onto the stamp you then need some way to wipe it off though to actually clean the stamp off.
It needs to be distilled water - if you use just regular well water/tap water there's a chance the mixture could smell funky (not sure if it would actually "go bad") or something down the road from any minerals/etc etc that are in well/tap water.
@zelda75231 it does if you clean the stamps RIGHT after stamping with Stazon - otherwise the stamp will still stain (and if it's a clear stamp it will stain no matter what ink you use - it's just their makeup). Ultra Clean stamp cleaner is awesome for cleaning stains off stamps - I use it along with my homemade version and I'm always good to go.
Cottonelle or baby wipes work very good also!
Thanks for sharing!
Does that work for acrylic stamps too? Thanks for the tip!
how many water ??
@Fantamonkey
YES you can! It works very well and it works out much cheaper to make your own.
Thanks. Quick and easy demo, and cheap product.
Thank you 😊
This is awesome! Easy to follow directions and simple, inexpensive .. easy to find ingredients. I have just read all the questions... and your patient replies..... ; >
WOW!!! This is really cool. Thanks for sharing, will try it and let you know :)
Thanks for this tip! Merry Christmas!
I made this today. Works wonderful! Thanks for sharing.
I have been trying to find glycerine and haven't had any luck. My target, walgreens, cub, and rainbow didn't have it. Where did you pick yours up? Love this idea because Stampin Up! cleaner doesn't last very long for me! Thanks for sharing this.
Amazon sells it
@geegee622 I picked mine up at WalMart or the local pharmacy. Honestly I can't remember I made this video over 2 years ago and haven't had to purchase any more glycerine since. Sorry I can't be of more help!
I ordered my glycerin on Amazon💖
@drpainlesss um no. This is for cleaning ink off stamps. You're not going to be able to remove printer ink from paper no matter what you do.
love it cant wait to try it! Thanks for sharing!
Can you use well water??
Thank you so much for sharing..
HUGS
@TheSmeaky enough to fill the 8oz bottle after adding the other ingredients.
FYI: I was at Hobby Lobby 3 days ago to get something else & asked the clerk in Crafts Dept. if they sold glycerin.She said it's always in the soap-making section of craft stores since it's an ingredient in making soap.They had 2 brands- one was $5.99 for 12 oz, & one "Soap Expressions" for $3.99 for 12 oz. & it's MADE IN THE USA. The only warnings on the glycerin bottle is do not ingest, avoid direct contact with eyes, & keep out of reach of children & pets. If I hadn''t needed my 40% off coupon for something more expensive, the glycerin would be $2.39!!! I'd stopped at Walmart just before & their glycerin was 10 oz for $6.97!
ACMoore and Michaels have the glycerine in the baking stuff, Wilton even makes some. It's used in making frosting and fondants. I only paid $2.49 for a 8 ounce bottle.
You ROCK! That's the best tip EVER! Thank you!!
Will that work on Staz On too?
It can clean StazOn for the most part if you clean the stamp right away - but it won't clean it completely off.
For StazOn I totally recommend Ultra Clean by Stewart Superior - that stuff is awesome :)
Does this remove StazOn ink also?
love the how to video. going to go get those supplies and get busy making my own cleaner. are they for rubber and clear stamps
works for both :)
Hi,
I think I put my question in the wrong spot. I have a Pur water filter on my tap. Can I use my filtered water?
if you're OK with it possibly going bad/smelling bad down the road - filtered water isn't the same as distilled
A blessed day PrairePaperandInk. If you don't mind, I would like to ask you if textile ink can be removed also by this formula/recipe? May God bless you!
do you actually have to use distilled water? Could you use tap or even spring water?
thanks for the recipe...one question, will this work for clear photopolymer stamps? thanks
do you spray this directly on the stamp or do you use a stamp pad cleaner to spray it on then rub your stamp on it?
My Walgreen's had it down by the band-aids and disinfectant's . Hope this helps you find it...!!!
Thank you!
When you say baby wash is that the shampoo or body wash? Thank you
Hi, I can't make out the measuring cup on how much distilled water you are adding. Is it 1 cup?? Thanks in advance
the bottle is 8 ounces, so I imagining she puts just a little less than that about-leaving room for the shampoo and glycerin.
is this to be used with baby wipes? or just on it's own ? thank you walmart carries glycerine ... just ask
such an awesome hack !
@collectionk if you get ink on paper there really isn't anything you can do to remove it.
What a shame we didn’t get to see it in use. Would have liked to see how effect it is. Does it clean Stazon ink on stamps and blocks?
UltraClean works best for Stazon and any other more stubborn inks etc
Prairie Paper & Ink (AmyR) - Thank you for replying as I know this video is an old one. I think you are one the best card makers I have seen on TH-cam. Thanks again
Can I mix in the glass measuring container everything then pour that mixture into the plastic jar or does the glycerin need to be mixed in a plastic container first with water then the J&J cleaner added last, to work properly? I don’t want to cause an explosion, get burned or breathe in toxic fumes because I mixed ingredients in the wrong order. ☣️
it's glycerin, baby shampoo and water. You could pour it all together and shake the devil out of it and it's not going to create toxic fumes in any way, shape or form (I can't speak for what other craziness is on TH-cam but I would never recommend anyone mix up harmful chemicals let alone use harmful chemicals. None of these are harmful in any amount alone or mixed together).
it works whit printer ink on paper?
hello! does this work for silicone stamps?
thanks
I get mine from cake supplies store :D
The glycerine i bought says soften and moisturize skin is this the correct one you used to clean stamps?
I couldn't tell you - I don't have a bottle to compare - this video is 5 years old my glycerin bottle was used up long ago - I still have some cleaner though and it's working fine.
+purpleshammrock: Yes, that's the correct glycerin. There are countless uses for glycerin, I keep a bottle in my bathroom and a bottle in my craft room! :)
Glycerine is magic....there is also food grade for making candy in the candy section at Michael's or Joann's but it's way more expensive. I find mine at the health part of a grocery store that has more than basics.
Yes.. I hope everyone realizes that there IS a difference... food grade vs not for consumption...
instead of glycerin can u use glycerin soap?
does it work on dye inks?
Wow save money thanks but why distille water
Can you use an unscented shampoo as I have a reaction to the smell of baby shampoo. Thanks.
I don't recommend anything other than what I've used and shared here - if a person wants to try other products in the ingredients its up to them and up to them to test it to make sure it doesn't damage their stamps.
do u have to use distilled water?
thanks
+Shantrice Davis it's recommended yes
I have a pur water filter on my tap. Will it work if I use my filtered water?
I collect stamps off things that are sent to me but there’s like black ink stamp over the pretty stamp!! How do I clean off the ink from the stamp
Just in case you didn’t get/see a response since this video was made 10 years ago - she is talking about the stamps used in paper crafting. These stamps are made out of rubber or silicone. You are talking about postage stamps, which are made of paper. Once ink is absorbed into paper it’s permanent. This is deliberate; it insures the stamp can’t be used again. Try not to let it bother you. Anyone who collects stamps knows a used stamp will have ink from the stamp used to cancel it.
what do you mean stamp cleaner what does it clean ?
Deborah Anne
Hi, Could I use unscented dish soap instead of baby shampoo? Thanks
probably yup!
Thanks!
Thank you. Julie
Does this clean staz on?
does it have 2 be baby shampoo??
Great! Can you use this on Photopolimer Stamps?
yup
Can Castile Soap be used in place of the baby shampoo?
personally I wouldn't - only b/c castile soap is a lot more harsh than baby shampoo
@@PrairiePaperandInk its an all natural soap. Why do you feel its harsh?
Can I use on eggs for removing stamps
please read the pinned comment - this isn't for eggs or postage stamps or anything other than rubber or photopolymer stamp cleaning for crafts.
Do you still use this?
Thanks for sharing 😁👍
I made this a year ago. Just now having to make another bottle. It has lasted a long time 😊
Sometimes the pharmacy has it behind the counter.That is where Kmart had it when I worked in the pharmacy.
Is it important to use distilled water? Thank you.
yes
A great tip to ^find^ distilled water is to use the water from the water tank in the dryer! Normally we just pour it out but that water in the container is distilled!!!
Distilled means that the water has been brought up to gasform then cools down again and get fluid consistency again. And during this procedure the water is cleaned from almost everything...
That distilled water is also great for the iron, in the waterreservoar there.
And it's good for other things, but my memory is failing ATM...
Have a great day now
Hugs from Sweden 🇸🇪
Does it have to be distilled water? Can I use boiled water and let it cool?
Southern Angel I don't see why not
Good to know.. Thank's & have a blessed weekend.. Happy Crafting :-)
Prairie Paper & Ink (AmyR) Actually, if you live in an area where you have hard water, boiled water is not a good substitute for distilled water. You can tell you have hard water if you have white crusty buildup around your faucets and in your toilet bowl you see those rusty stains. Distillation is more than just boiling water, it actually removes the minerals from hard water -- Arizona is ALL hard water. Distilled water at WalMart costs the same was drinking water. And I believe that vegetable glycerin in the glycerin of choice for stamp cleaner -- mine was way cheap at Walgreens and was in the hair treatment section.
Well. I have not seen that but I am from Ga and moved to Ky and here the water is a bit harder then it was in Ga. I have sensitive skin/ very dry. since moving I have seen a difference when I shower. The water is not as soft feeling as it was in Ga and it drys me out more. I don't know if it's chemicals in it or what. But no I don't see the white stuff like you were talking about. I had boiled water then had it cool to keep in a jug for use in my craft room.
why would you need to clean stamps?
Great Tip! TFS!
Woooooooow!
hullo! what do you use to clean versamark ink? I just recently used it for embossing and it was my first time. The versamark left gunks on my stamp and it's quite difficult ro clean
I use the cleaner in this video
Prairie Paper & Ink (AmyR) thank you so much! will try this out 😊
Please tell me
is this for acrylic stamps? thx Julia
it's for any type of stamp
Hey! Can I clean postage stamps with this? Just kidding...hahaha! I'm actually looking for a solution to clean some very well used red rubber stampers. Looks as if the person that had them before me never cleaned them.
Do you think instead of glycerin you could use olive oil?
I know this is an old comment, but don't use olive oil! It will go rancid
@@thaliacrafts407 I did wonder.. ty
I was wandering about the staz on ink.. there is a special cleaner for that. Is there something to make to use without buying the special cleaner?
Southern Angel Btq. Tammy Dameron The best cleaner for StazOn is Ultra Clean stamp cleaner - I've never come across any recipe that works as good as that.
Thank you.. I am on SSI so I don't get much each month to spend. I am always trying to find diy's to save money on my supplies.
Is the glycerin to keep your stamps from staying sticky?
Thanks for sharing :)
***** it's to condition the rubber to keep it from drying out
I've used it on my clear stamps with no problems! I HTH! :)
Educated in England but only about 20% comprehensible. The ingredients in the bottle l could not decipher.
😺
thanks for sharing ;p
wonderful thank you so much
GLYCERIN is ALWAYS found in the FIRST AID section
Nope... sometimes in the baking section as if you make yr own icing it is often added....
i meant paper stamps
This cleaner is for rubber stamps, not postage stamps!
Not too specific on its use, eh.
what isn't specific - there's a direct link to a video showing how I clean my stamps in the description box below the video
So that’s a second click I have to waste to figure out that this cleaner is for rubber stamps, not postage stamps!
@@kriley9386- who would need to clean postage stamps?!?
and what next .... ?
why didnt you show if this work?
She is "telling" you this is what she uses. Good enough me for!
@gurlmeow I recommend distilled water as it won't have any impurities in it - sometimes there can be "stuff" in tap water/spring water that can go bad over time if you know what I mean? But in reality if that's all you've got it would prolly be fine - it's not like you're drinking it ;o)