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Remove Ink From Clothes and Fabrics

As rubber stamp enthusiasts, we’re in the business of making a mess with ink. Whether you have full-time hobbies that deal with ink or you’re doing a one-time craft project, it’s never fun to get ink on your clothes! Don’t freak out, though! Your favorite clothes aren’t ruined forever. The ink experts at Rubber Stamp Station are here with a few easy solutions on how to remove ink from clothes.

How to Remove Ink From Clothes and Fabrics

When it comes to removing ink from fabric and clothes, there are a few methods you can try. It really depends on the type of fabric and the materials you want to use for removal:

Because most households have white vinegar handy already, the most convenient option is a combination of white vinegar and warm water! You can mix 1 tablespoon of white vinegar with a quart of warm water for a cleaning solution. Then soak the fabric in this solution for an hour before rinsing with warm water and air-drying. If you need to, repeat again, just make sure to rinse thoroughly and dry between soaks. Note: The only issue is that this isn’t a great option if the fabric you’ve inked is cotton or linen.
Another option you might consider requires dishwashing detergent and ammonia, but unlike option 1, it’s safe for cotton and linen! For this option, mix 1 quart of warm water, ½ teaspoon of dishwashing detergent, and 1 tablespoon of ammonia into a solution. Then, soak the fabric in the solution for 30 minutes. Rinse completely with warm water before air-drying. Good as new!
The last option requires rubbing alcohol. Mix rubbing alcohol with warm water in a 1:1 ratio. After you’ve diluted the rubbing alcohol with warm water, use cotton balls or paper towels to gently dab at the stain. It’s essential to dab and not rub, or you’ll spread the stain across the fabric. You should be able to blot the stain away once it’s loosened. Note: You may need to repeat the blotting process several times as it’s a more delicate option than soaking the entirety of the fabric. Afterward, rinse with warm water and let it dry.

No Mess No Stress with Rubber Stamp Station

If you’ve been getting ink on your clothes pretty regularly, you might be tempted to stop using ink in your projects, but hopefully these solutions from Rubber Stamp Station were helpful in removing any stains. Next time, try self-inking stamps like the 4642 Printy Self-Inking Stamp from Trodat! They’re portable, easy-to-use, and the best part, mess-free! For more no-mess stamp and ink options, check out our website, or call us at 1 (850) 7STAMPS.

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How to Design a Custom Clothing Stamp

Custom Clothing Stamps and Rubber Stamp Station

Activities, organization meetings, and school are starting up again, which means it’s time to put identifiers on all the new clothes your kids got over the summer. Between sports locker rooms and letting their friends borrow their sweatshirts when it gets chilly, your kids might be prone to losing articles of clothing here and there. That’s why at Rubber Stamp Station, we offer clothing stamps to ensure your kids’ lost clothing gets returned to you. This quick tutorial will teach you how to design a custom clothing stamp that will allow you to put your information on your kids’ (or your!) clothing so it never gets lost again.

How to Design a Custom Clothing Stamp in a Few Easy Steps

Our stamp customization tool is simple and easy to use!

First, choose the size you want your stamp to be from this page on our website. Click “next.”
Click “create your own.”
Next, choose whether or not you’d like our program to optimize the font size with the print size of the stamp.
Then, choose whether or not you want your stamp to have a border. After, choose the alignment for your stamp: left, right, or center.
The next page is where you enter your information. You can fill up to five lines with your name, address, phone number, or email. This is where you can choose a font and a font size.
You’ll also have access to our logo library, if you’d like to add a logo or icon to your stamp. If you’re feeling creative, upload your own!
Finally, you’ll be able to finalize the design and purchase it! You did it!

Never Lose Your Clothing Again

With our easy-to-use program, it’s simple to design a custom clothing stamp with your information so you never lose your clothing again. Don’t forget to buy an ink replacement pad while you’re shopping so you never run out of ink! Keep the creativity going by visiting our custom apparel shop. Still need help? No worries! Call us at 1(850) 7STAMPS.

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Tips & Tools To Stay Organized at School

Staying Organized at School with Rubber Stamp Station

The new school year is right around the corner and for all those messy students out there, you may be wondering how to stay organized once you’re finally back at school. Each school year is a fresh start, so Rubber Stamp Station is here to help you make the most of it by offering a few tips and tools on how to stay organized at school.

Tips and Tools To Help Stay Organized at School

Staying organized can seem like a no-brainer to some students, but for others, it’s no easy task! That’s why we made a list of a few tips and tools to help you stay organized at school this fall.

Use a planner – If you start every school year off using a planner, but by the third week you’ve given it up, don’t sweat it. Using a planner correctly is a skill, and like all skills, it just takes practice. Set time aside every afternoon to go back through your planner and look over what you’ve written down, or write down things you forgot earlier. Use a bookmark to mark the place and section off a little part of every day for all your subjects. This will help you keep your planner organized.
Color Coordinate – Whether you use binders or folders, color coordinate them with your notebooks! Use a red notebook and a red folder for math, green for Science, and blue for English (or whatever colors you choose!) This will help you keep the right subjects in the right folders, binders, and notebooks. You can even take it a step further by highlighting in your planner with the same coordinated colors. A custom subject stamp can also help label and remind you which papers go with which subjects. Ink pads come in a variety of colors to help you color coordinate and stay organized.
Date stamp worksheets and assignments – One great tool to help you stay organized with due dates is a date stamper. A Trodat Date Stamp will allow you to quickly stamp due dates on worksheets and assignments so you never forget. You can also use it in your planner to help you remember when things are due versus when they were assigned.

Organization is Easy with Rubber Stamp Station

If you’re wondering how to stay organized at school this fall, don’t worry, Rubber Stamp Station has got you covered. Staying organized is a breeze with our date stamps, custom text stamps, and wide variety of ink color options. For all your organization needs, browse our catalogue or give us a call at 1-850-778-2677. Happy learning!

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Screen Printing For Custom Shirts, Hats, Bags, & More

We’re excited to introduce our new screen printing services to our customers! Do you need shirts or jackets featuring your logo, or promotional items for your business, team, or event? We can help!

The V-2000HD is a heavy-duty printing press with 1 to 10 stations, and 1 to 10 print heads in floor-standing and tabletop configurations. It’s up and running and ready for your custom order!

We can print T-shirts, tank tops, polos, sweatshirts, pants, shorts, hats, bags, and more. Call 1 (850) 778-2677 for more details!

In The Spirit Of Customizing Clothes, Try A Clothing Marker Stamp

We can’t wait for the warmer weather and everything it has to offer. For you and your kids, that might mean sports, overnight or day camps, and other activities. If there are any uniforms, towels, hats, or bags involved, we bet you have use for a Trodat Clothing Marker Stamp!

The clothing stamp leaves a permanent imprint with any information you want on it – name, phone number, address, etc. We have three sizes to choose from. This stamp is designed to help keep everything in order, and out of the Lost & Found! Get yours today and prepare for the busy season ahead.

If you’re not sure which rubber stamp is right for your specific need, feel free to give us a call at 1 (850) 778-2677. Our friendly staff is here to help!

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50 Uses for Rubber Stamps – Part 12 Learning the Arts

Part 12, the final part of our 50 Uses for Rubber Stamps series, brings creative ways to use your rubber stamps to aid in learning various art styles!

50. Paint-By-Number, Sewing, & Carving

→ Want to paint, but don’t have a knack for it? Have a child who wants to get into painting but don’t know how to get them started? Art lessons can be expensive, as can art supplies and instructional books. Create your own DIY paint-by-number art using a custom rubber stamp. With one stamp, you can make as many designs as your imagination can dream up. Get your child involved by having them help create their own paint-by-number projects. Make it a family activity for everyone to enjoy.

→ Just learning how to sew, stitch, or embroider? Looking to save time on intricate projects? Prestamp your patterns right onto the fabric! This also comes in handy when teaching beginners in any of these arts. Prestamped patterns improves accuracy and raises the overall quality of the finished product. No more guessing. No more sticking yourself with all those pins while trying to hold together a paper pattern. Stamp your pattern, sew your masterpiece, and say goodbye to all that extra stress and hassle. Working so smoothly and efficiently will give you an extra boost of confidence as you hone your craft.

→ Are you learning to carve wood or a similar medium? Rubber stamps can be used to prestamp patterns onto multiple mediums. Much like prestamping cross stitch, embroidery, and sewing patterns, this allows you to create a template to work from when creating your artistic masterpiece. Having a prestamped pattern will help accelerate the learning process by providing a guide for beginners to work from. As with sewing, having a prestamped pattern improves accuracy and ensures a higher quality finished product. This will allow you to focus on practicing your technique rather than figuring out what pattern you’re supposed to be carving.

That’s a wrap on our 50 uses for rubber stamps! And there’s plenty more where that came from. Need some help figuring out which stamp matches your specific needs? Give us a call at 1 (850) 7STAMPS or visit us online. Our team is here to assist in any way we can!

Part 12, the final part of our 50 Uses for Rubber Stamps series, brings creative ways to use your rubber stamps to aid i...

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50 Uses for Rubber Stamps – Part 11 (DIY Phone Case)

Part 11 of our 50 Uses for Rubber Stamps series brings a great idea for creating your own custom DIY phone case!

49 – DIY Phone Case

Here are the 4 simple steps to creating your own custom phone case.

Supplies

Your phone
A clear phone case
A piece of paper
a pencil
scissors

Step 1: Cut the paper to fit the case

You want the paper to be the correct size to fit in the case without too much extra to spare. The easiest way to do this is to take the case, lay it face down on the piece of paper, and trace the shape of the case. This will give you a good estimate to start with. You can trim to fit as needed.

Step 2: Trace holes for the camera and speaker

Once you have the paper cut to fit, you need to cut out the holes for the camera and speaker. Simply place the paper in the case and use your pencil to trace the speaker and camera holes onto the paper. Cutout these holes and double check to make sure they are lined up correctly.

Step 3: Decorate your new case

This is the fun part! Take your new custom rubber stamp and go to town. No more being limited by the imagination of commercial case designers. Create a one-of-a-kind case that fits your personal style.

Step 4: Assemble your custom phone case

It’s time to put all the pieces together. Put the paper in the case and snap your phone into place. Now you’ve got a custom case that can’t be found on any store shelf.

Step 5: Add some variety

Why stop at one pattern? Use your first design as a template to create more. Take the paper out of the, trace it as many times as you like and rather than one custom case you’ve now got unlimited designs all for the price of one! Want a different colored case to match every outfit? No problem, just trace a new pattern. Change your mind about a style choice? Just create a new style. Unlimited style at minimal cost!

Need some help figuring out which stamp matches your specific needs? Give us a call at 1 (850) 7STAMPS or visit us online. Our team is here to assist in any way we can.

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50 Uses for Rubber Stamps – Part 10 (Stationary Projects)

Part 10 of our 50 Uses for Rubber Stamps series brings great ideas for stationary projects! Here are a few great ideas from Rubber Stamp Station to help you narrow down what kind of stamp you need for your stationary projects.

47. Faux Foil Printing on Stationary

Foil printing on business cards and other stationary can get very expensive. Fortunately, it is possible to add your own faux foil printing to spice up your custom stationary . All you need is a stamp pad with metallic ink! Faux foil borders, text, and logos will really set you business card, invitations, and other custom stationary projects apart from the rest of the crowd without costing a fortune.

Product Warning: Trodat stamps were not made to be used with other brands of ink. Using non-Trodat ink may permanently damage your stamp and render it unable to function for its intended purpose.

48. Multicolored Stamp Impressions

Are you tired of always stamping with the same color of ink? When you use a Trodat stamp that requires an ink pad, you can purchase multiple colors of ink. But, rather than simply stamping with one color of ink, you can carefully apply multiple colors to create a unique, multicolored impression. All you need is your custom stamp, Trodat ink pads containing the colors of your choice, and a small paint brush for each color. It is best to have one paint brush for each color so you avoid having to stop and wash your brush between colors. Once you have all your supplies, simply take each brush and apply the individual colors where you want them to show up on the stamp. When you are done, test the stamp impression on a piece of scrap paper.

It may take some trial and error to figure out how much ink to apply. You will likely need to apply several coats to each section as the ink will be harder to apply with a brush than it would be by simply pressing the stamp into the pad. The more intricate the stamp design is, the more difficult this technique will be. Bear this in mind when selecting your stamp for this projects. Larger lettering and less detailed graphics will make this project easier.

Need some help figuring out which stamp matches your specific needs? Give us a call at 1 (850) 7STAMPS or visit us online. Our team is here to assist in any way we can.

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50 Uses for Rubber Stamps – Part 9 (Home Decor)

Part 9 of our 50 Uses for Rubber Stamps series brings great ideas for home decor. Here are some more great ideas from Rubber Stamp Station to help you narrow down what kind of stamp you need for your home decor projects.

44. Throw pillows

Throw pillows are a subtle touch that will liven up any room. But you don’t want just any throw pillows, and finding unique, classy pillows that won’t break the bank can be difficult. So, why not save yourself time and money by decorating your own throw pillows? Buy a nice set of plain pillows at your favorite local store. Then, get one of our custom rubber clothing stamps. All that’s left is to figure out how you want to stamp your pillows to go with your home decor. Do you want to stamp all over the pillow? Or maybe just make impressions around the edge to create a fancy border? The options are endless! You can create beautiful pillow designs that will fit in with any room in your home.

45. Curtains

Now that you have new throw pillows, you can really add some spice to your home decor by customizing some new curtains. No need to spend hours shopping to find quality curtains that are both unique and cater to your personal aesthetic. Simply buy a set of quality, plain curtains. Then, take your rubber clothing stamp and start designing your pattern!

46. Lamp shades

Want one more thing to really set your home decor a step above the rest? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Replacing those plain old lampshades with customized ones that match your new throw pillows and curtains will really bring your home decor together. You can either buy a new lamp shade or spice up your existing one with your rubber clothing stamp. Create a border, put impressions all over, alternate colors, the options are endless and the power is in your hands.

Need some help figuring out which stamp matches your specific needs? Give us a call at 1 (850) 7STAMPS or visit us online. Our team is here to assist in any way we can.

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50 Uses for Rubber Stamps – Part 6 (Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses)

We’re back with part 6 of our 50 Uses for Rubber Stamps series! Part 6 brings great ideas for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Here are some more great ideas to help you narrow down what kind of stamp you need.

30. Sign your work

Are you an artist or designer? Sign your work in seconds with a custom rubber stamp. You can sign paintings, print designs, and custom clothing such as t-shirts, sweatshirts, and more with your custom stamp. Claim your work and let every piece you sell become promotional material for your business.

31. Business cards

Mass produce your own business cards and include one in every shipment of your products. Make your cards unique and stand out from the crowd. Draw your customers in with a business card that speaks to the individuality of your small business.

32. Company logo

Breaking into the market is hard for small businesses. Getting maximum exposure is vital to success. Stamp your company logo on every piece of mail and merchandise that passes through your hands. Use your custom stamp to build your brand and grow your business.

34. Website and social media handles

Today every business—especially small businesses–needs social media if they are going to keep up with the competition. This is especially vital for small business breaking into the market. Use your custom stamp to include your website and social media handles on promotional materials. Let your customers know exactly where to find you online.

35. Loyalty cards for small businesses

Own a shop or cafe? Use a loyalty card system to reward loyal, repeat customers. Brand your cards with your logo so they don’t forget your brand. Remind them where to come to get great deals and the best prices. Make them feel like they are a valued part of your business rather than just another number on a spreadsheet.

36. Prevent fraud and identity theft

Fraud and identity theft are any business’s worst nightmare. There are an alarming number of people who wouldn’t think twice about taking advantage of a vulnerable small business—which is, unfortunately, the preferred target of these unsavory individuals. Use our identity theft protection stamp to protect yourself, your business, and your employees from criminals.

Need some help figuring out which stamp matches your specific needs? Give us a call at 1 (850) 7STAMPS or visit us online. Our team is here to assist in any way we can.

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50 Uses for Rubber Stamps – Part 4 (Holiday Gifts)

holiday gifts

We’re back with part 4 of our 50 Uses for Rubber Stamps series. Part 4 brings more holiday cheer with ideas for gifts to give to friends and loved ones this holiday season! Here are some more great ideas to help you narrow down what kind of stamp you need.

18. Decorate tote bags as gifts

Everyone can use a tote bag! They are great to take to the beach, on camping trips, use as a diaper bag, carry school books, use as a laundry bag, use as a picnic basket, and pretty much any use you can think of. They are handy, versatile and really easy to customize with your new customized clothing stamp!

19. Decorate doll clothes

Have a little niece or nephew who loves playing with dolls? Want to get them some new doll clothes? Want to customize those doll clothes, but don’t know how to embroider? Use your new clothing stamp to customize the new doll clothes for them. It’s super easy, only takes a few minutes, and no special skills are required.

20. Customize T-shirts

Wouldn’t it be cool to get customized T-shirts for the whole family? But custom T-shirts can be expensive, especially if you have a big family. Don’t worry. We’ve got you covered. Take that new clothing stamp, by some plain T-shirts, and customize to your heart’s content. Make all the T-shirts match or add a personal touch for each family member. It’s all up to you.

21. Picture frames

Have a photographer in your family? Customize a picture frame for them! Make them a matching set of picture frames or mix and match. You can even make every person in your family a matching picture frame!

22. Jewelry boxes

Lots of people love jewelry boxes. Put neat little borders on a jewelry box for mom or grandma. Go wild with a glittery jewelry box for little sister. Make them match. Make them different. It’s all up to you!

23. Stamp designs in fresh soap or candles

Are you really handy, crafty person who likes to make things like soaps or candles? If that’s your thing, you can take your custom rubber stamp and make impressions on your gifts. Add a little personal touch to each item this holiday season.

Safety warning: Making impressions in hot wax or lye might damage your stamp depending on the temperature of the medium. Be aware that any pre-inked or self-inking stamp used for this purpose may not work properly with ink again after being used in this manner.

Need some help figuring out which stamp matches your specific needs? Give us a call at 1 (850) 7STAMPS or visit us online. Our team is here to assist in any way we can.

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Category: How-to

How to Remove Ink From Clothes and Fabrics

No Mess No Stress with Rubber Stamp Station

Custom Clothing Stamps and Rubber Stamp Station

How to Design a Custom Clothing Stamp in a Few Easy Steps

Never Lose Your Clothing Again

Staying Organized at School with Rubber Stamp Station

Tips and Tools To Help Stay Organized at School

Organization is Easy with Rubber Stamp Station

In The Spirit Of Customizing Clothes, Try A Clothing Marker Stamp

50. Paint-By-Number, Sewing, & Carving

49 – DIY Phone Case

Supplies

Step 1: Cut the paper to fit the case

Step 2: Trace holes for the camera and speaker

Step 3: Decorate your new case

Step 4: Assemble your custom phone case

Step 5: Add some variety

47. Faux Foil Printing on Stationary

48. Multicolored Stamp Impressions

44. Throw pillows

45. Curtains

46. Lamp shades

30. Sign your work

31. Business cards

32. Company logo

34. Website and social media handles

35. Loyalty cards for small businesses

36. Prevent fraud and identity theft

18. Decorate tote bags as gifts

19. Decorate doll clothes

20. Customize T-shirts

21. Picture frames

22. Jewelry boxes

23. Stamp designs in fresh soap or candles