Ink the plate using an ink pad and place your material carefully on top of the plate. Ink-its Letterpress Plates are for use with the BIGkick, Big Shot and Vagabond machines only (used with a pair of Cutting Pads and the machine’s included platform).Use pigment ink layered over clear watermark ink and medium weight (or heavier) watercolor paper - 100 lbs or more - for best results. Craft metal can also be impressed, but using shiny, non-porous materials with ink is not recommended because the ink will not dry. If using regular cardstock and not getting the impression you desire, place a thin piece of craft foam between the top Cutting Pad and your paper. Water and a paper towel will remove most inks. For tougher cases, we recommend stamp cleaner for cleaning your Ink-its Letterpress Plates.
