I've not had a lot of luck inking a brayer for good coverage of detailed stamps - I've had more success if I slide the ink pad gently over the stamp as well as tapping it. But brayering the card on top of the stamp also works well for me too. Sometimes I think it's a matter of just trying different techniques and seeing what works best for you (or your stamps!)

Watching the stamping shows on the craft TV channels, and searching the web for good stamping sites are both good way of picking up all sorts of useful hints and tips.

Rosemary