Mounted stamps
Traditional red rubber stamps often come mounted (permanently adhered) to a wooden block.
Un-mounted stamps
To save cost and storage space, many new stamps come unmounted. The red rubber or clear photopolymer stamp must be temporarily mounted in order to stamp.
Acrylic block
The lowest cost option is an acrylic block. The block will easily pick up the clear photopolymer stamp or the gray cushion on a red rubber stamp.
Stamp Platforms
A stamp platform is an alternative to an acrylic or wooden block that allows repeat stamping in the exact same place. Stamp platforms can be used with red rubber or clear photopolymer stamps.
Stampin Up Stamparatus $50
7” x 7” base, allows material larger than that to hang out on two sides, offers two reversible lids for layer stamping up to four images (discontinued in 2023, may find used)
Misti by My Sweet Petunia $70
6.5” x 8.5”, enclosed so material cannot hang out and must fit within size of device
Memory Misti is 12 x 12, $109
Sizzix Stencil and Stamp Tool $60
8.25” x 11.75”, open on three sides, offers a stencil holder (that gets bad reviews)
Tonic Tim Holtz Stamp Platform Discontinued in USA
Came in 8’ x 8” and 12” x 12”, open on two sides, for about $35. Worth seeking out used or overseas.
Not quite the same:
Altenew stamp wheel – entire top layer comes off, no hinge, has the ability to turn to create a stamped wreath, integral sticky mat $100
Crafter’s Companion – it’s more like an acrylic block with springy legs, not a stamping platform
Fiskar’s Easy Stamp Press – another acrylic block on legs
Also check out localkingrubberstamp.com for Lisa’s tutorial (#45 in the video library) for making your own from a CD case, or follow the link to YouTube:
Papercraft Crystal 
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