Anti-static pad: used to prepare a surface to receive embossing powder by eliminating static electricity.
Archival: acid and/or lignin free or indicating safe for long-term use; adhesives, papers, inks and other products must be archival to prevent damage to photos and papers and ensure integrity in color and strong adhesive bonds.
Dye-based ink: for use in stamping without embossing. Most are archival.
Bone-folder: a tool made of bone that is tapered on one end; used in bookmaking and card-making for burnishing, scoring and making crisp folds.
Pigment ink: primarily used for embossing; ink comprised of a sticky base impregnated with pigment.
Mounted stamps: rubber stamp and cushion adhered to a wood handle.
Unmounted stamps: rubber stamp and cushion not adhered to a wood handle.
Journaling: a scrapbooking term referring to words like titles or captions on a scrapbooking page. Stamping is becoming a popular way to create titles on scrapbook pages.
Heat embossing tool: an electric heat "gun" used to melt embossing powder.
Embossing powder: powdered acrylic polymer in a variety of colors and effects that is applied to a pigment ink-stamped image and heated for a raised effect.
Acrylic mounts: also called acrylic handles; clear acrylic blocks cut in a variety of sizes for use with unmounted stamps and a temporary adhesive or vinyl cling material.
Shadow stamp: a brand name originated by Hero Arts; also a generic term.
Collage elements: images of found art, usually old engravings used in stamp collages.
Stamp collage: a style of stamping in which stamps are layered and combined in abstract compositions; usually combined with other forms of paper crafts.
Stamp positioner: allows you to stamp an image twice in the same place.
Metallic or gold leafing: thin layers of mica that can be split and used to embellish art work.