🧴 How to Use StazOn Inks Properly (Classic, Opaque & Metallics)
StazOn inks are solvent-based and formulated for surfaces that do not easily absorb ink — such as glass, metal, plastic and acetate. They behave differently from traditional paper inks. Used correctly, they deliver clean, permanent and highly durable impressions.
🧼 Surface Preparation
The quality of your impression begins with the surface.
On non-porous materials, even slight oil residue can affect adhesion. A light wipe with alcohol on glass or metal is usually enough to create a clean base.
Solvent ink requires a clean, dry surface to bond properly.
🖤 Inking the Pad (Opaque & Metallic Kits)
Opaque and Metallic kits include an uninked pad so you can control saturation.
The key is even distribution, not excess ink.
Spread the ink uniformly across the pad surface, avoiding pooling. A properly inked pad produces solid, consistent impressions without gaps.
🖋 Stamping Technique
On non-porous surfaces, stability matters more than pressure.
Ink the stamp using gentle tapping motions, place it down, apply steady pressure and lift straight up.
Sliding the stamp is the most common cause of imperfect impressions.
⏳ Drying Time
StazOn inks dry relatively quickly, but not instantly.
Allow about 3 minutes on porous surfaces and 5 minutes on non-porous ones, depending on temperature and humidity.
Let the impression fully set before touching or layering over it.
🧽 Cleaning & Maintenance
Because StazOn inks are solvent-based, water alone is not sufficient.
Use a solvent-based stamp cleaner and clean stamps immediately after use to prevent pigment buildup and preserve fine details.
Keep the pad tightly closed and store it in stable conditions. If the ink level drops, re-ink the pad rather than over-pressing your stamps.
📌 Keep in Mind
StazOn inks are not simply another ink type.
They are tools designed for specific surfaces. Used properly, they provide clean, permanent and professional results where ordinary inks cannot.
