Stampee Foils can be applied to rubber stamped images using three different methods: with a household iron, heat laminator or heat tool. Here are some step by step instructions and video tutorials showing how easy it is to add pizazz to your crafting project with our foils!
Applying Stampee Foil
Q: How do I apply Stampee Foil to a rubber stamped image using a household iron?
Q: How do I apply Stampee Foil to a rubber stamped image using a heat laminator?
Q: How do I apply Stampee Foil to an image printed on my laser printer or copier?
Q: How do I use a heat tool to create a distressed effect?
Q: How do I apply Stampee Foil to a double-sided sticker, double-sided tape or drawing made with a glue pen?
Troubleshooting Stampee Foil
Q: The foil is not transferring to my image's small details, fine lines or outlines.
Q: The foil is becoming dull.
Q. Small pieces of foil are hanging off the outer edges of my design.
Q. The foil is not transferring to large solid areas of my image.
Applying Stampee Foil
Q: How do I apply foil to a rubber stamped image using a household iron?
A: First, stamp your image on paper using embossable ink. Apply Stampee's Stuck on You! bonding powder. Remove excess powder & set with heat gun. You'll know the powder has set when it glistens and becomes clear.
Next, cover your stamped image with a piece of foil, shiny side up. Turn foil and paper over. Iron the back of the paper on medium heat for 20 seconds, then turn the iron the opposite direction and iron for another 20 seconds. Turn the paper over and peel off foil. Voila!
You can also watch our quick tutorial video to see how a household iron can help you transform a rubber stamped image into a beautifully foiled one!
Q: How do I apply foil to a rubber stamped image using a heat laminator?
A: Like the method above, stamp your image on paper using embossable ink. Apply Stampee's Stuck on You! bonding powder. Remove excess powder & set with heat gun. You'll know the powder has set when it glistens and becomes clear.
Then, cover your image with a piece of foil, shiny side up. Cover paper and foil with a piece of copy paper. Feed through heat laminator. Remove cover sheet and peel off foil. Voila!
You can also watch our quick tutorial video to see how a heat laminator can help you transform a rubber stamped image into a fantastically foiled one!
Q: How do I apply foil to an image printed on my laser printer or copier?
A: Simply print your image with a laserjet printer or copy it on a copy machine. Then cover it with foil, shiny side up (no bonding powder is necessary when using this method). Cover image and foil with a piece of copy paper. Feed through heat laminator. Remove cover sheet and peel off foil. Voila! *This process can not be done with Amethyst, Copper, or 24K Gold foils.
There's also a great little video tutorial demonstrating this method right here!
Q: How do I use a heat tool to create a distressed effect?
A: Just stamp your image on paper using embossable ink. Apply Stampee's Stuck on You! bonding powder. Remove excess powder & set with heat gun. You'll know the powder has set when it glistens and becomes clear. While powder is hot, cover with foil, shiny side up. Firmly rub over the foil using a burnishing tool. Allow sheet to cool and peel off foil. Voila!
You can also watch our quick tutorial video to see how to create a handsomely antiqued effect.
Q: How do I apply Stampee Foil to a double-sided sticker, double-sided tape or drawing made with a glue pen?
A: This is super fast and fun, a great way for kids to use Stampee Foil. Just apply your sticker, tape or glue to a piece paper and cover with foil. Peel off and voila!
Troubleshooting Stampee Foil
Oftentimes, problems with foiled image quality are caused by incorrect heat settings on your tools. Use these tips to troubleshoot your projects created with Stampee Foil.
Q: The foil is not transferring to my image's small details, fine lines or outlines.
A: Adjust the heat setting on your iron or laminator. In this case, turn the temperature down to ensure that the foil transfers throughout your image.
Q: The foil is becoming dull.
A: Adjust the heat setting on your iron or laminator. In this case, turn the temperature down to preserve the brightness of your foil.
Q: Small pieces of foil are hanging off the outer edges of my design.
A: Adjust the heat setting on your iron or laminator. In this case, turn the temperature down to preserve the integrity of your image.
Q: The foil is not transferring to large solid areas of my image.
A: Adjust the heat setting on your iron or laminator. In this case, turn the temperature up to ensure that foil transfers to your entire image.