I just
posted my card for this challenge in the gallery.
I decided I didn't want worry about an uneven bottom to adhere to my card so I decide to fill my stamp with the hot glue. I used Tombow's multi-glue and my impression seems to have a strong bond.
Perhaps I should have spent more time cleaning my stamp for my result doesn't look as clear as Sadie's and Connie's and the bottom which wasn't touching the stamp is white. LOL-or perhaps it could be that my glue sticks are probably over 20 years old. And you used brighter Sharpie colors that look great...I used purple for one of my circles and it looks black...I added some silver Inky Gold...and it added some sparkly to it gives a little brighter feel. My stamp is one Tim's distress images...so my edges look ragged but that is the image. Trimming the hot glue was easy.
I followed Daniel's details for adding the hot glue into the stamp. Since my gun does not have a brake to stop the liquid hot glue I did get some overflow and some cooled too much before I finished...know reheating with a heat gun is a great quick solution. i did forget about adding a lubricant before adding the glue and had similar issues as Connie but thankfully I used a rubber stamp not on a wooden block...so I was able to twist the stamp to get on area to release and the rest required a firm pull. Next time I want to try a spray Pam like product.
Daniel thanks for sharing your knowledge on these techniques and for the fun challenge!
PS...I previously had similiar problems with paper casting and the paper not staying together...but was able to solve the issue by using a small paintbrush to add white glue that dries clear.