The Polished stone A fun stamping technique using Stampin’ Up! re-inkers and rubbing alcohol. To create a marble background. Great to use when low on DSP.The Polished Stone technique is a fun and creative stamping technique that is often used in paper crafting with Stampin’ Up! re-inkers and rubbing alcohol. This technique involves dropping different colors of ink onto glossy cardstock and then using rubbing alcohol to blend and create a unique marble background effect. It’s a great technique to use when you’re running low on designer series paper (DSP) and want to add a personalized touch to your project.