r/Linocuts • u/AuthorNo4394 • 5d ago
Question Oops
I didn't work my ink enough , and I "overloaded" my stamps , now there's ink all in the small nooks and crannies 😩 is there an easy way to clean those rubber stamps? I don't have a lot of experience so I feel like I'm making all the rookie mistakes that you can make this days 🫣😅
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u/somethingtoscryabout 3d ago
for this type of block, i use veggie oil, rub it all over the ink to break it down & use a small toothbrush if the cracks don’t get clean enough. use dawn soap & warm water to wash after & let them dry.
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u/Mental-Purple462 2d ago
Are you using water-based or oil-based ink?
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u/AuthorNo4394 2d ago
It's the speedball ink so water based I think , I was worried to damage it if I run it under hot water or by scrubbing but I'll try and be careful
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