The Stamper is used immediately following the scraping process. Simply press the read stamp surface down onto the image plate and the design will be transferred onto the stamping surface. You are then ready to transfer this gorgeous design onto your client's nails. It's that easy! Always make sure that the red stamping surface is clean before use. Wash in acetone to remove any excess polish and make sure to dry completely. At this point, your stamper is ready for action! The scraper is used to remove excess nail polish from the image plate. It ensures a perfect image on the nail plate. Scratches on the image plate after scraping is normal - it does not affect the plate's functionality in long-term. The scraper is made from high quality plastic, whereas the scraper's edge removes perfectly excess polish from the image plate.