HOW TO USE IOD STAMPS ON SHELVES + CHALK PAINT RECIPES

IRON ORCHID DESIGN ‘FLORAL SWAG’ TO USE ON YOUR SHELVES

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Tutorial how to add a custom touch to your garden shelves with IOD stamps.

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INTRODUCTION

Ready to reimagine your shelves with a burst of creativity?

With Iron Orchid Designs Stamps, you can effortlessly add a unique, artistic touch to your home decor.

In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to use the ‘Floral Swag’ IOD stamp to transform your shelves into a stunning display of nature-inspired art.

Follow my easy step-by-step guide and discover how a simple stamp can bring new life to you space.

Let’s dive in and start creating!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

IRON ORCHID DESIGNS STAMP
SANDING BLOCK (OPTIONAL)
FINE GRAIN SANDPAPER
SHELVING OR ITEM TO DECORATE
SCISSORS
CHALK PAINT (OPTIONAL)
FOAM ROLLER
ACRYLIC PAINT (OPTIONAL)
PLASTIC ENVELOPE
TRAY (OPTIONAL)
DAWN DISH SOAP (OPTIONAL)

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INTRODUCTION
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SELECTING YOUR STAMP
STEP ONE: HOW AND WHERE TO PURCHASE YOUR IOD STAMP
HOW TO PURCHASE IOD STAMPS
WHERE TO PURCHASE IOD STAMPS?
HOW TO PREPARE YOUR IOD ‘FLORAL SWAG’ STAMP
STEP TWO: UNPACK YOUR STAMP
STEP THREE: SET UP YOUR WORK AREA
STEP FOUR: SCUFF THE STAMP SURFACE
STEP FIVE: ROTATED STAMP TO FINALIZE SCUFFING
HOW TO STORE STAMPS
STEP SIX: STORING STAMPS
CHALK PAINT
PAINT DISCLOSURE:
STEP SEVEN: HOW TO MAKE ACRYLIC PAINT MIXTURE
STEP EIGHT: TO MAKE CHALK PAINT WITH TALCUM POWDER
TIP: WHY I CHOOSE TALCUM POWDER AS A BINDER OVER OTHER BINDERS
TWO OTHER OPTIONS OF BINDERS TO TRY WITH ACRYLIC PAINT
CORNSTARCH
TIP: IF YOUR OUT OF TALCUM POWDER, TRY USING CORNSTARCH THAT ALSO PRODUCES A SMOOTH TEXTURE WITHOUT ANY FRAGRANCE.
BAKING SODA
TIP: IF YOUR LOOKING FOR A GRAINER TEXTURE THAT WOULD BE GREAT USED ON POTTERY OR TERRACOTTA POTS, TRY ADDING BAKING SODA AS A BINDER TO YOUR ACRYLIC PAINT.
APPLYING PAINT TO A FOAM ROLLER
STEP NINE: PREPARE FOAM ROLLER
TIP: WHEN PURCHASING A ROLLER, LOOK FOR EXTRA REPLACEMENT FOAM HEADS
STEP TEN: HOW TO APPLY PAINT ON FOAM ROLLER
HOW TO HAVE A STRONG CRISP DESIGN WHEN STAMPED
TIP: FOLLOWING THESE STEPS WILL HELP YOU ACHIVE A CLEAN, PROFESSIONAL-LOOKING STAMPED DESIGN
ARRANGE YOUR STAMP
STEP ELEVEN: FOR PERFECT PLACEMENT
OPTIONAL: CREATE A VINTAGE LOOK
TIP: BEFORE COMMITTING TO AN IDEA, TRY IT OUT ON PAPER FIRST
USING A INK PAD FOR STAMPING
STEP TWELVE: INK AND PRESS STAMP ON SURFACE
STEP THIRTEEN: CLEAN STAMP IMMEDIATELY
HOW TO APPLY INK
STEP FOURTEEN: HOW TO APPLY INK TO YOUR STAMP
TIP: STORE YOUR INK PAD UPSIDE DOWN SO THAT INK IS CLOSEST TO THE PAD.
HOW TO ACHIEVE A CRISP DESIGN
STEP FIFTEEN: HOW TO ACHIEVE A CRISP DESIGN
WASHING YOUR STAMPS
STEP SIXTEEN: WASH YOUR STAMPS
PROTECT YOUR FINISHED PROJECT
STEP SEVENTEEN: HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINISHED PROJECT
HERE ARE A FEW STEPS TO HELP PRESERVE YOUR WORK
ALLOW THE PAINT TO DRY COMPLETELY
CHOOSE THE RIGHT SEALER
FOR FURNITURE OR WOOD PROJECTS
FOR A DEEP DIVE INTO HOW TO PROTECT YOUR PROJECT, SEE MY BLOG POST
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR PROJECT
ADDITIONAL HELPFUL TIPS
CONCLUSION
AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
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IOD ‘FLORAL SWAG’ IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING

SELECTING YOUR STAMP

STEP ONE: HOW AND WHERE TO PURCHASE YOUR IOD STAMP

HOW TO PURCHASE IOD STAMPS

FINDING A RELIABLE VENDOR TOOK SOME RESEARCH BUT I HAVE HAD GREAT SUCCESS WITH ETSY SELLERS.

HERE ARE THE IOD STAMPS I PURCHASED:

‘ROSE TOILE’-ELEGANT FLORAL PATTERNS PERFECT FOR VINTAGE-STYLE DESIGNS.
‘FLORAL SWAG’-BEAUTIFUL, FLOWING FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS.
‘BIRDS BRANCHES BLOSSOMS’-A LOVELY MIX OF NATURE-INSPIRED ELEMENTS.
‘QUEEN BEE’-A REGAL DESIGN FEATURING A BEE MOTIF.

EACH ONE IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING, AND THE LEVEL OF DETAIL ADDS SO MUCH CHARM TO MY PROJECTS!

WHERE TO PURCHASE IOD STAMPS

IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO PURCHASE IOD STAMPS, I RECOMMEND CHECKING:

ETSY-MANY INDEPENDENT SELLERS STOCK IOD PRODUCTS.
AUTHORIZED IOD RETAILERS ONLINE-CHECK THE OFFICAL IOD WEBSITE FOR A LIST OF TRUSTED SELLERS.

JUST DON’T WAIT TOO LONG-THESE STAMPS SELL OUT FAST!

IF YOU SEE A DESIGN YOU LOVE, I SUGGEST YOU GRAB IT BEFORE IT’S GONE.

WHERE TO PURCHASE IOD STAMPS?

PREPARING IOD ‘FLORAL SWAG’ STAMP WITH 3M SANDING BLOCK

HOW TO PREPARE YOUR IOD ‘FLORAL SWAG’ STAMP

AFTER PURCHASING AND RECEIVING YOUR IOD STAMPS, FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO PREPARE IT FOR THE BEST RESULTS:

STEP TWO: UNPACK YOUR STAMP

REMOVE THE STAMP FROM ITS PACKAGING.
YOU”LL FIND IT SANDWICHED BETWEEN TWO PIECES OF TRANSPARENT PLASTIC.
PEEL OFF THE PLASTIC COVERING ONLY FROM THE RAISED STAMP SIDE, LEAVING THE FLAT SIDE UNTOUCHED.

STEP THREE: SET UP YOUR WORK AREA

PLACE YOUR STAMP ON A FLAT SURFACE.
BRING YOUR SANDPAPER CLOSE TO YOUR WORK AREA.
DECIDE WHETHER YOU WANT TO USE A SANDPAPER BLOCK OR JUST THE SANDPAPER ITSELF.
I CHOSE TO USE A 3M SANDPAPER BLOCK, BUT THIS PROCESS WORKS WITH OR WITHOUT ONE.

STEP FOUR: SCUFF THE STAMP SURFACE

USING FINE-GRIT SANDPAPER (SUCH AS 220-320 GRIT), GENTLY START AT THE FAR LEFT OF STAMP TO RIGHT TO THE STAMP IN A STRAIGHT ACROSS MOTION.
THIS MOTION WILL SCUFF THE STAMP.
MOVE DOWN WORKING IN SECTIONS TO MAKE SURE ALL PARTS OF THE STAMP HAVE BEEN SCUFFED.
CONTINUE UNTIL THE ENTIRE SURFACE IS EVENLY SCUFFED.

IF YOU LOOK CLOSELY AT THE PHOTO, YOU’LL NOTICE A SLIGHT HAZE. THAT’S EXACTLY HOW YOUR STAMP SHOULD LOOK ONCE IT’S BEEN SCUFFED AND CONDITIONED FOR INK OR PAINT APPLICATION.

IOD ‘FLORAL SWAG’ STAMP ROTATED TO BE SCUFFED AGAIN

STEP FIVE: ROTATED STAMP TO FINALIZE SCUFFING

AFTER COMPLETING THE INITIAL SANDING FROM TO RIGHT, ROTATE YOUR IOD STAMP ONCE.
BEGIN SCUFFING AGAIN FROM LEFT TO RIGHT TO CREATE AN EVEN TEXTURE.
IF DONE CORRECTLY, HOLD YOUR STAMP UP TO THE LIGHT-YOU SHOULD SEE A LIGHT CRISSCROSS SCUFF MARKS COVERING THE ENTIRE SURFACE.

HOW TO STORE STAMPS

STEP SIX: STORING STAMPS

IF YOU’VE PURCHASED MULTIPLE IOD STAMPS, YOU CAN SCUFF THEM ALL AT ONCE OR INDIVIDUALLY AS NEEDED.
IF YOU’RE NOT INKING YOUR STAMP RIGHT AWAY, PLACE THE TRANSPARENT PLASTIC COVER THE BACK ONTO THE SURFACE.
STORE THE STAMP IN ITS ORIGINAL PLASTIC ENVELOPES TO KEEP IT PROTECTED.
NOW YOUR STAMP IS READY FOR USE WHEN YOU’RE READY TO START YOUR PROJECT!

APPLE BARREL ACRYLIC PAINT USED TO MIX FOR MY PROJECT

CHALK PAINT

PAINT DISCLOSURE: This DIY chalk paint recipe is based on my personal experience and preferences. Results may vary depending on the type of paint, binder, and application method used. Always test on a small surface before applying to a larger project. I am not responsible for any unintended results, damage, or issues that may arise from using this recipe.

This is only a recommendation of how I mix my chalk paint; it is up to you to find your personal chalk paint mixture. Adjust the ratios based on your desired share and texture. Test a small area first to ensure the paint’s consistency and color are to your liking. For a smoother finish, sift the talcum powder before mixing.

STEP SEVEN: HOW TO MAKE ACRYLIC PAINT MIXTURE

CHOOSE THE ACRYLIC PAINT COLORS FOR YOUR PROJECT.
I USED APPLE BARREL BRAND ACRYLIC PAINT FOR MY PROJECT.
THIS IS MY PERSONAL CHOICE BUT ANY BRAND OR COLOR CAN BE USED.

STEP EIGHT: HOW MAKE CHALK PAINT WITH TALCUM POWDER

SPRINKLE TALCUM POWDER TO THE PAINT MIXTURE SHARED ABOVE.
USE A PALETTE KNIFE, DISPOSABLE PLASTIC SPOON OR SMALL CRAFT SPATULA TO MIX THE TALCUM POWDER THOROUGHLY INTO THE PAINT.
IF YOU WANT A THICKER CONSISTENCY, GRADUALLY SPRINKLE IN MORE TALC AS NEEDED.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO ADD TOO MUCH TALCUM POWDER, AS THIS CAN MAKE THE PAINT OVERLY THICK.
IF THE PAINT BECOMES TOO THICK, ADD WATER DRIP BY DRIP UNTIL YOU REACH THE DESIRED CONSISTENCY.
NOW YOUR HOMEMADE CHALK PAINT WITH TALCUM IS READY TO USE!

TIP: WHY I CHOOSE TALCUM POWDER AS A BINDER OVER OTHER BINDERS OTHER BINDERS

EASY TO CLEANUP WITH SOAP AND WATER
NO CONCERN WITH MIXTURE DAMAGING PLUMBING
IF YOU LIKE THE SMELL OF BABY POWDER, THE FRAGRANCE LASTS FOR SOME DAYS
SMOOTHER APPLICATION
LONG LIFE, PAINT SEEMS TO LAST LONGER ON PROJECTS AND IN JARS FOR FUTURE PROJECTS
CAN BE USED WITHOUT GLOVES
EASY TO USE
EASY TO FIND
AFFORDABLE

TWO OTHER OPTIONS OF BINDERS TO TRY WITH ACRYLIC PAINT

CORNSTARCH

SPRINKLE CORNSTARCH TO THE PAINT MIXTURE SHARED ABOVE.
USE A PALETTE KNIFE, DISPOSABLE PLASTIC SPOON OR SMALL CRAFT SPATULA TO MIX THE CORNSTARCH THOROUGHLY INTO THE PAINT.
IF YOU WANT A THICKER CONSISTENCY, GRADUALLY SPRINKLE IN MORE CORNSTARCH AS NEEDED.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO ADD TOO MUCH CORNSTARCH, AS THIS CAN MAKE THE PAINT OVERLY THICK.
IF THE PAINT BECOMES TOO THICK, ADD WATER DRIP BY DRIP UNTIL YOU REACH THE DESIRED CONSISTENCY.
NOW YOUR HOMEMADE CHALK PAINT WITH CORNSTARCH IS READY TO USE!

TIP: IF YOUR OUT OF TALCUM POWDER, TRY USING CORNSTARCH THAT ALSO PRODUCES A SMOOTH TEXTURE WITHOUT ANY FRAGRANCE.

BAKING SODA

SPRINKLE BAKING SODA TO THE PAINT MIXTURE SHARED ABOVE.
USE A PALETTE KNIFE, DISPOSABLE PLASTIC SPOON OR SMALL CRAFT SPATULA TO MIX THE BAKING SODA THOROUGHLY INTO THE PAINT.
IF YOU WANT A THICKER CONSISTENCY, GRADUALLY SPRINKLE IN MORE BAKING SODA AS NEEDED.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO ADD TOO MUCH BAKING SODA, AS THIS CAN MAKE THE PAINT OVERLY THICK.
IF THE PAINT BECOMES TOO THICK, ADD WATER DRIP BY DRIP UNTIL YOU REACH THE DESIRED CONSISTENCY.
NOW YOUR HOMEMADE CHALK PAINT WITH BAKING SODA IS READY TO USE!

TIP: IF YOUR LOOKING FOR A GRAINER TEXTURE THAT WOULD BE GREAT USED ON POTTERY OR TERRACOTTA POTS, TRY ADDING BAKING SODA AS A BINDER TO YOUR ACRYLIC PAINT.

FOAM ROLLERS FOR ROLLING PAINT ON STAMPS

APPLYING PAINT TO A FOAM ROLLER

STEP NINE: PREPARE FOAM ROLLER

REMOVE THE PACKAGING FROM THE ROLLER.
CHECK TO ROLLER TO ENSURE IT’S FREE FROM DAMAGE OR DISTORTION.
IF NEEDED, ROLL THE DRY FOAM ROLLER OVER A CLEAN SURFACE TO REMOVE ANY LOOSE FIBERS.
THIS CAN BE DONE OVER A PIECE OF TAPE.
IF DAMP, ROLL THE ROLLER ON A DRY PAPER TOWEL TO REMOVE EXCESS MOISTURE BEFORE LOADING IT WITH PAINT.
NOT YOUR FOAM ROLLER IS PREPPED AND READY TO USE!

TIP: WHEN PURCHASING A ROLLER, LOOK FOR EXTRA REPLACEMENT FOAM HEADS

STAMPS WITH PAINT APPLIED BY ROLLER

STEP TEN: HOW TO APPLY PAINT ON FOAM ROLLER

ROLL YOUR FOAM ROLLER THROUGH THE PAINT TO BEGIN LOADING IT.
AS THE ROLLER ABSORBS PAINT, IT MAY BECOME HEAVY AND HARDER TO LOAD EVENLY.
FLIP THE ROLLER OVER AND ROLL THROUGH MORE PAINT TO ENSURE FULL COVERAGE.
ONE THE ROLLER IS EVENLY COATED, IT’S READY TO APPLY PAINT TO YOUR STAMPS.

HOW TO HAVE A STRONG CRISP DESIGN WHEN STAMPED

ENSURE YOUR STAMPS IS WELL-COATED WITH PAINT FOR THE SHARPEST DESIGN.
PICK UP YOUR STAMP AND CAREFULLY PLACE IT IN YOUR DESIRED LOCATION.
ONCE POSITIONED, AVOID SHIFTING THE STAMP TO PREVENT SMUDGING.
GENTLY PRESS THE TOP OF THE STAMP TO TRANSFER THE IMAGE ONTO YOUR PROJECT.
TO REMOVE, LIFT ONE SIDE OF THE STAMP AND PULL IT AWAY IMMEDIATELY.

TIP: FOLLOWING THESE STEPS WILL HELP YOU ACHIEVE A CLEAN PROFESSIONAL-LOOKING STAMPED DESIGN

ARRANGED IOD ‘FLORAL SWAG’ STAMP

ARRANGE STAMPS

STEP ELEVEN: FOR PERFECT PLACEMENT

BEFORE YOU START INKING, IT’S IMPORTANT TO SET UP YOUR STAMP JUST RIGHT.

HERE’S HOW:

REMOVE YOUR STAMP FROM ITS PACKAGING AND HOLD IT UP TO YOUR PROJECT.
ADJUST THE POSITION BY MOVING THE STAMP AROUND UNTIL THE DESIGN FITS PERFECTLY WITH YOUR OVERALL LAYOUT.
TAKE YOUR TIME TO FIND THE IDEAL SPOT.
THIS WILL ENSURE A FLAWLESS STAMPED IMAGE.

OPTIONAL: CREATE A VINTAGE LOOK

IF YOU WANT A DISTRESSED OR VINTAGE EFFECT, TRY DRY BRUSHING PAINT ONTO YOUR STAMP INSTEAD OF FULLY COATING IT.

THIS TECHNIQUE ADDS A SUBTLE, CHARMING TOUCH TO YOUR PROJECT.

ONCE YOU’RE HAPPY WITH THE STAMP PLACEMENT:

INK YOUR STAMP AND PRESS IT GENTLY ONTO THE SURFACE.
HOLD THE STAMP LIGHTLY WITH ONE HAND WHILE USING THE OTHER HAND TO GENTLY PRESS IMAGE.
WHEN DONE, LIFT THE STAMP STRAIGHT UP.
DO NOT SHIFT, OR YOU’LL GET A DOUBLE IMAGE.

TIP: BEFORE COMMITTING TO AN IDEA, TRY IT OUT ON PAPER FIRST

USING A INK PAD FOR STAMPING

STEP TWELVE: INK AND PRESS STAMP ON SURFACE

ONCE YOU’RE SATISFIED WITH THE ARRANGEMENT, INK YOUR STAMP AND PRESS INTO PLACE.
LIGHTLY HOLD THE STAMP WITH ONE HAND ON THE SURFACE AND WITH YOUR OTHER HAND, LIGHTLY TOUCH THE BACK OF THE STAMP.
ONCE FINISHED, LIFT STAMP STRAIGHT UP.
DO NOT SHIFT OR YOU WILL HAVE A DOUBLE IMAGE.

STEP THIRTEEN: CLEAN STAMP IMMEDIATELY

WHEN COMPLETED, CLEAN YOUR STAMP IMMEDIATELY.
IF YOU CAN NOT CLEAN YOUR STAMP IMMEDIATELY IT IS RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURE TO CLEAN YOUR STAMP WITH WIPES UNTIL YOU CAN CLEAN THEM COMPLETELY.
WHEN CLEANED, SET YOUR STAMP ASIDE ON A FLAT SURFACE FOR THEM TO DRY FLAT AND AWAY FROM HEAT.

HOW TO APPLY INK

STEP FOURTEEN: HOW TO APPLY INK TO YOUR STAMP

MOVE YOUR STAMPS CLOSE TO YOUR INK PAD FOR EASY ACCESS.
PLACE YOUR STAMP ON A EVEN FIRM SURFACE.
REMOVE THE LID FROM YOUR INK PAD.
CHECK TO MAKE SURE YOUR INK PAD IS FULL ON INK BY PRESSING THE PAD ON A PIECE OF PAPER.
IF YOUR PAD IS NOT SHOWING ANY INK, THEN IT EITHER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED OR REPLENISHED WITH INK.
IF YOUR PAD IS FULL OF INK, PAT YOUR INK PAD OVER THE STAMP AREA THAT YOU WOULD LIKE IT USE.
COAT IT EVENLY.
REMOVE INK PAD AND LOOK FOR AREAS MISSED OR AREAS THAT HAVE OVERFLOWED WITH INK.
CLEAN AREAS THAT ARE OVERFLOWED WITH EXCESS INK FROM THE INK PAD.
THIS CAN BE DONE WITH BABY WIPES.
TIP: STORE YOUR INK PAD UPSIDE DOWN SO THAT INK IS CLOSEST TO THE PAD.

IOD ‘FLORAL SWAG’ STAMP

HOW TO ACHIEVE A CRISP DESIGN

STEP FIFTEEN: HOW TO ACHIEVE A STRONG CRISP DESIGN WHEN STAMPING

TIP: IF YOU NEED TO PAUSE, PLACE YOUR INKED STAMP ON DAMP DISPOSABLE WIPES TO KEEP THE INK FROM DRYING OUT

FOR THE SHARPEST AND MOST DEFINED STAMPED DESIGN, ENSURE YOUR STAMP IS WELL-COATED WITH INK.
PICK UP YOUR STAMP AND CAREFULLY PLACE IT IN YOUR DESIRED LOCATION.
ONCE POSITIONED, AVOID SHIFTING THE STAMP.
GENTLY PRESS THE TOP OF THE STAMP TO TRANSFER THE INKED IMAGE ONTO YOUR PROJECT.
TO REMOVE, LIFT ONE SIDE OF THE STAMP AND PULL IT AWAY IMMEDIATELY.
RETURN THE STAMP TO YOUR INKING AREA AND RELOAD IT WITH INK.
WORK QUICKLY AND REPEAT THE PROCESS TO COMPLETE YOUR DESIGN.

WASHING YOUR STAMPS

STEP SIXTEEN: WASH YOUR STAMPS

AFTER STAMPING YOUR PROJECT, PLACE YOUR STAMP IN WATER IMMEDIATELY.
EVEN WITH SOAKING, I’VE FOUND THAT PAINT CAN STILL BE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE.
USE A GENTLE DETERGENT TO CLEAN YOUR STAMPS THOROUGHLY.
ONE THE PAINT IS REMOVED, LAY THEM FLAT TO DRY, STORE THEM PROPERLY FOR FUTURE USE.

PROTECT YOUR FINISHED PROJECT

STEP SEVENTEEN: HOW TO PROTECT YOUR PROJECT

AFTER COMPLETING YOUR STAMP DESIGN, IT’S IMPORTANT TO SEAL AND PROTECT YOUR PROJECT TO ENSURE ITS LONGEVITY.

HERE ARE A FEW STEPS TO HELP PRESERVE YOUR WORK:

ALLOW THE PAINT TO DRY COMPLETELY

BEFORE SEALING, MAKE SURE YOUR PAINT IS COMPLETELY DRY TO PREVENT SMUDGING OR STREAKING.
I LIKE TO WAIT 24 HOURS BEFORE I SEAL MY PROJECTS.
OF COURSE, YOU CAN WAIT LONGER IF YOU WOULD LIKE BEFORE SEALING YOUR PROJECT.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT SEALER

DEPENDING ON YOUR PROJECT, SELECT A SEALER THAT SUITS YOUR MATERIAL.
SOME SEALERS ARE WONDERFUL FOR CERAMIC POTS OR TERRACOTTA.
WHILE OTHERS ARE GREAT FOR METAL.
READ YOUR LABELS BEFORE PURCHASING A SEALER BECAUSE NOT ALL SEALERS ARE CREATED EQUALLY FOR YOUR PROJECTS.

FOR FURNITURE OR WOOD PROJECTS

USE A CLEAR WAX, POLYACRYLIC, OR MATTE POLYURETHANE.

FOR A DEEP DIVE INTO HOW TO PROTECT YOUR PROJECT, SEE MY BLOG POST

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR PROJECT

ADDITIONAL HELPFUL TIPS

USE BABY WIPES IN BETWEEN STAMPING TO KEEP PAINT AND INK MOIST
MAKE YOUR OWN CHALK PAINT
RECYCLE OLD PAINT TO USE ON GARDEN PROJECTS
SCUFFING AND CONDITIONING A STAMP ONLY NEEDS TO BE DONE ONCE FOR THE LIFE OF THE STAMP
ONCE SCUFFED, YOUR STAMP IS PERMANENTLY PREPARED FOR PAINT OR INK
LOOK FOR SEALERS THAT ARE NON YELLOWING
IF YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY REMOVING PAINT FROM STAMPS, SOAK AND THEN BRUSH LIGHTLY WITH A SOFT BRUSH TO REMOVE PAINT

CONCLUSION

Overall, transforming my garden shelves with the ‘Floral Swag’ IOD stamp was a fun and rewarding project.

The intricate design added a beautiful, custom touch that truly elevated the space.

Whether you’re stamping shelves, furniture, or other surfaces, the possibilities with IOD stamps are endless!

I hope this tutorial has inspirted you to get creative with your own projects!

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