For anyone who hasn’t used the IOD Décor Stamps, they are essentially what they sound like. A stamp. Similar to a stamp that you might’ve used as a child- but magical. The IOD Décor Stamps have the power to transform an item that you found on the side of the road to an item that you will have to convince your husband you didn’t spend your entire monthly budget on. Yeah, that good.
But wait- there’s more.
The IOD décor stamps aren’t just for furniture and home décor, you can use them to transform your food art as well! The stamps are made from a food safe material (do not use the same sets for food and paint ;)). But be warned- they are not for high heat applications. Do NOT put in dishwasher, they will melt at extreme heats. And then you will be extremely heated too.
Before removing from backing, condition your stamps with very fine sandpaper, scuff the surface in two directions. This helps the mediums stay put, and not bead (which some types, like ceramics glazes, tend to do).
Remove stamps from backing when ready to use. This takes some force, but don’t worry, the stamps are strong.
Large mounting block. This is recommended for surfaces that are perfectly flat, for example, if you are doing fabric on a perfectly flat work surface.
Freestyle stamping. This is what we call it when you use a flexible piece of plastic, such as the clear sheet that came with the stamps or the heavier duty flexible Thin Mounts, as a mounting device. Simply position the stamp on the sheet and proceed. This is great for irregular surfaces such as walls or furniture (surprisingly, many furniture surfaces that appear flat have dips- this method will conform nicely).
No mount. This is when you would use the stamp without mounting to anything, because you want it to really conform to a curved surface, or even stretch. For example, I stamped the front of my cowboy boots, and was able to stretch the stamp and conform it cleanly to the surface even though the boot is very curved. When using the bare stamp make sure that your fingers don’t stick to it, this could cause the stamp to lift from the surface and create a smudge. Nobody likes an unintentional smudge.
Whichever mounting method you use, the stamp backs must be perfectly clean, as well as the mount, in order for the stamp to cling firmly to the mount.
Paint: Paint works wonderfully with the Décor Stamps. When using paint we recommend creating a small puddle to roll a small dense foam roller in. Make sure you get an even load and roll onto the design side of the mounted (or if using unmounted, proceed accordingly) stamp. This part takes a little practice to get the feel of the load so that it’s enough to give you the impression you want without being sloppy. Also keep in mind variables such as the surface you are stamping, the medium you are using, as well as the look you are trying to achieve. Practice makes perfect!
Ink: Our Décor ink, and most other inks, work fabulously with the Décor Stamps as well. Ink gives finer detail and tends to be a little more translucent than paint, keep this in mind in consideration to your project. We find that we like using paint and ink equally, and they lend themselves well to different projects and surfaces. We recommend using the blank stamp pads to apply the ink (one for each color), then pat the surface of the stamp with it.
Fabric: When stamping fabric the load of medium should be generous in order to penetrate the fibers, and the look will be different with different levels of fabric texture. Décor ink, Chalk paint and other fabric suitable mediums work well. It is our opinion that the ideal fabric for permanent washables is 100 percent cotton. However, blends and some other natural fibers can sometimes work as well. Do a small test to be sure. Allow your newly stamped fabric to dry/cure for a minimum of 24 hours, then heat set with an iron on high heat before washing.
Furniture: Both painted and stained furniture can be stamped. In fact, this is one of the most common uses of our Décor Stamps. You can use ink or paint, but I tend to use paint more for furniture.
Walls: Walls are a fabulous surface opportunity for Décor Stamps. Create all over patterns that are a level up from wallpaper, and completely custom, or use the décor stamps to create an old world border. We love using paint for wall applications!
We find that the easiest way to care for and clean stamps is to keep wet wipes nearby, and avoid letting the medium dry all the way on the stamp surface. Then, when you have time, wash them with mild soap and warm water. For some mediums you may find that you need a stamp cleaner. Use one that is safe for clear stamps. After thoroughly cleaned, place them back on the clear backing for storage
Peonies IOD Decor Stamp is a great way to add you own unique style to your home decor. These two page, versatile stamps can be used on a variety of surfaces, furniture, fabric, walls, artwork and much more. Mix and match designs for a one of a kind look! Use with our IOD Decor Inks and our van Gogh/Mango Paint works great as well!
Measures: 30.5 x 30.5cm
Portobello Road IOD Stamp: two sheets of gorgeous, vintage designs so that you can build your own design. Including textural design of brick and stone walls and vintage style windows. These versatile stamps can be used on a variety of surfaces, furniture, fabric, walls, artwork and much more. Mix and match designs for a one of a kind look! Use with our IOD Decor Inks and our van Gogh/Mango Paint works great as well!
Measures: 30.5 x 30.5cm
Pretty in Plaid IOD Decor Stamp: bows, plaids and tartans all included in the same stamp! Use on your clothes, cushions or lampshades, furniture and great for a Christmas something extra! Our IOD stamps are the very best quality and great to be used time and again with either a chalk based paint (such as our van Gogh/Mango Paint) or with the IOD Inks.
Complete Stamp Set Measures: 30.5 x 30.5cm
Queen Bee Stamp - when you need to add a royal look, create a crest or add a delicate trim the Queen Bee Stamp covers the lot! Use time after time.
Sheet Measures: 30.5 x 30.5cm
Retro IOD Decor Stamp is a great way to add you own unique style to your home decor. These versatile stamps can be used on a variety of surfaces, furniture, fabric, walls, artwork and much more. Mix and match designs for a one of a kind look! Use with our IOD Decor Inks and our van Gogh Fossil Paint works great as well!
Measures: 30.5 x 30.5cm
Reverie IOD Stamp: is a 2 sheet set of 'buildable' stamps with lots of flourishes and mirror image Angel. These versatile stamps can be used on a variety of surfaces, furniture, fabric, walls, artwork and much more. Mix and match designs for a one of a kind look! Use with our IOD Decor Inks and our van Gogh/Mango Paint works great as well!
Measures: 30.5 x 30.5cm
Rose Toile - if you love classic romantic floral then this is the stamp for you complete with dragon fly and script. Use time and again.
Sheet Measures: 30.5 x 30.5cm
Rural Scenes IOD Stamp: is a 2 sheet set of stamps in a Toile type classic design with a lot of different elements so you can create many different scenes. These versatile stamps can be used on a variety of surfaces, furniture, fabric, walls, artwork and much more. Mix and match designs for a one of a kind look! Use with our IOD Decor Inks and our van Gogh/Mango Paint works great as well!
Measures: 30.5 x 30.5cm
Catwalk IOD Decor Stamp: Just the best faux snake skin look there is! The pattern is perfectly placed to allow for repeat printing which means is great for large areas too. These IOD Stamps are a great way to add you own unique style to your home decor. These versatile stamps can be used on a variety of surfaces, furniture, fabric, walls, artwork and much more. Mix and match designs for a one of a kind look! Use with our IOD Decor Inks and our van Gogh Fossil Paint works great as well!
Measures: 30 x 30cm
Sprigs IOD Decor Stamp is a great way to add you own unique style to your home decor. These versatile stamps can be used on a variety of surfaces, furniture, fabric, walls, artwork and much more. Mix and match designs for a one of a kind look! Use with our IOD Decor Inks and our van Gogh/Mango Paint works great as well!
Measures: 30.5 x 30.5cm
Sunflowers IOD Decor Stamp: is a great way to add you own unique style to your home decor. These versatile stamps can be used on a variety of surfaces, furniture, fabric, walls, artwork and much more. Mix and match designs for a one of a kind look! Use with our IOD Decor Inks and our van Gogh/Mango Paint works great as well!
Measures: 30.5 x 30.5cm
Swoosh IOD Decor Stamp is a great way to add you own unique style to your home decor. These versatile stamps can be used on a variety of surfaces, furniture, fabric, walls, artwork and much more. Mix and match designs for a one of a kind look! Use with our IOD Decor Inks and our van Gogh Fossil Paint works great as well!
Measures: 30.5 x 30.5cm
RETIRED Dec 2022
Thin Mounts - flexible heavy plastic sheet which stamps cling to and can be pressed onto either a flat or especially for a curved surface. Grid lines make for ease of lining up your project and to place combinations of letter/words in straight lines. The curves are helpful when placing laurel/wreath/letter stamps in a curve.
Measures: 40.5 x 30.5cm
Typesetting - comes on two sheets, generously sized and designed to work fabulously together. IOD have combined a classic serif and typewriter style letters along with the numbers. Use time after time with inks or matte paint.
Sheet Measures: 30.5 x 30.5cm
Veranda IOD Stamp: a 2 sheet stamp of beautifully curated classic lattice designs with delicate floral elements. Designed with 2 scales to seamlessly transition from embellishing large furniture pieces to enhancing smaller crafts. A highly versatile stamp, perfect for adding to journals as a distinctive art piece, or as an elegant frame. A traditional English, classic and cottage interior style, Veranda's true charm is unlocked through stamp masking.
Measures: 2 pages measuring 30.5 x 30.5cm
Vintage Textures IOD Stamp: four great textures to enhance you projects. Use with our van Gogh/Mango Paint or IOD Inks to print a pattern or with IOD Air Dry Clay and press into the surface for a patterned texture!
Winter Adornment IOD Stamp: two sheets of gorgeous wreath building stamps with sprigs of greenery some with berries and curved floral designs all great for building your own personal design. These versatile stamps can be used on a variety of surfaces, furniture, fabric, walls, artwork and much more. Mix and match designs for a one of a kind look! Use with our IOD Decor Inks and our van Gogh/Mango Paint works great as well!
Measures: 30.5 x 30.5cm
Wreath Builder - classic build a wreath style with berries, wheat, roses, or laurel. Make wreaths, swags and use in conjunction with other IOD stamps again and again.
Sheet measures: 30.5 x 30.5cm