IOD Stamp - Le Courrier 12X12 Stamp

For anyone who hasn’t used IOD stamps before, they’re essentially what they sound like:  A clear stamp - but it doesn’t stop there! 

While similar in function to stamps you've used before -- IOD stamps have the power to transform a piece of junk found on the side of the road to a show-stopping piece that you will be proud to display in your home for generations to come.

And DIY home decor is just the tip of the creative iceberg. IOD stamps can be used in food art ( they're food safe! )crafts, DIY lifestyle projects and more!

After you’ve gotten a feel for stamping (remember – “commit, don’t shift” and PRACTICE) and you’re ready to take it to the next level – learn how to mask.

The purpose of masking is to create visual layers on your project without disrupting or muddying the original stamped image. The mask covers and protects the stamped image so that no impression is made on top of it with overlapping stamps. This keeps your designs crisp and clear.

Masking creates the impression of a foreground and a background on your projects.

You can make your own masks by stamping a piece of paper with the stamp you want to use and then cutting it out along the edge of the design. Or you can use the pre-cut reusable plastic masks included with our 2020 stamp releases. You just need to separate each mask from the sheet by gently separating it along the perforated lines.

Before masking, you want to make sure your initial stamped image is dry otherwise you will smudge it when you lay the mask down. Unsealed surfaces are porous and will have a relatively quick drying time. But if you’re stamping on a sealed surface, you’ll want to wait longer to allow for adequate drying before masking.

To mask, simply line up the mask with the stamped design, laying it on top to protect the image. Then you can continue stamping the next layer.

When planning a project that uses masking, you need to think in reverse order. This means stamping what you want to be in ‘front,’ or in the foreground, first. Backgrounds, or images that appear in the under layers, are stamped last when you mask.

TWO masks for each sheet measures 12″ x 12

Not for high heat applications. Do not use in dishwasher, microwave, or oven.