Photopolymer Stamps (Part IV): Ultrasonic Cleaner

I’m trying to get an ultrasonic cleaner. It’s not too expensive, I saw quite a few at Mustafa. People use this device to clean fine, detailed items such as jewellery and dentures. Professional rubber stamp makers also use this device for developing their stamps. With this, I’ll not have to worry about using too much force and damaging the stamps while cleaning away the unexposed photopolymer resin. So much quicker and cleaner!

How Does Ultrasonic Work?

Sound of a frequency higher than what human beings can hear is called ultrasonic. An ultra sonic machine works on the concept that when ultrasonic sound is passed through water, a physical phenomenon called cavitation takes place where millions of microscopic vacuum filled bubbles are formed. These bubbles then burst with a very high rate of pressure and temperature, creating powerful jets that can effectively clean all kinds of jewelry inside out.

Got the above information from here:

http://www.howtocleansilverjewelrywithanultrasonic.com/

http://www.amazon.com/Haier-HU335W-Ultrasonic-Cleaner/dp/B0000BVGNJ/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1203172292&sr=8-1

I’m going make some stamps for the mail-art project. Haven’t been able to do a good job in responding with my artworks. But keep sending them in. I’ll will have more time in a couple more months. There are a few more incoming mails, will post them up real soon.

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