Saturday, June 29, 2013

Great Tips Regarding Stamping Techniques

By Estela Bolton


Even though stamping techniques are in essence not quite hard to manage, getting a clean and crisp image can very often be challenging to new professionals in stamp production. It is vital observing few vital tips to gain the best kind of results. Start by making certain your stamp has been inked properly.

It should be completely covered, plus there should be no particular streak or drag marks too in the ink. As well, you would want to ensure the stamp is entirely free of any little amounts of dirt, debris or fluff. Prepare the stamp-generation surface by making sure it is both firm and flat, plus covered with certain kind of scrap paper.

If such piece of paper which you stamp on is rather small, you may wish to then temporarily stick it to that scrap paper with temporary adhesive. After the stamp has been properly inked and paper is ready, ensure to grip the block with firmness on both sides with your fingers. Then, press the stamp straight downwards, image side down, onto stamping surface with the help of slight downward pressure, then lift it straight up.

If your stamp gets larger than intended, employ your other fingers to gently press down mid-section of the stamp. This in effect should ensure every image stamp portion comes out well. Make sure to achieve this by carrying out upward plus downward movements during each practice of producing stamps.

Ensure to press straight downwards then lift straight upwards. Avoid rocking the stamp. Such action when performed in back and forth motions is the mistake done most commonly by stamp-generating professionals. The exercise of rocking could lead to some smeared image if one is not very careful when doing it.

Do therefore transfer any excess ink which may have been lying around, in the stamp or on the block onto project. As well, it is important to be knowledgeable of how much pressure one applies when generating stamps on surfaces. For instance, you will need to apply much more pressure if stamping a huge solid image in comparison to when producing stamps on small image which is delicate.

AS well, diverse forms of stamps that include rubber, clear acrylic or foam can withstand varying levels of pressure. As an example, since rubber is much firmer material compared to acrylic, you can press harder and by general rule yet obtain a good image. With acrylic nonetheless, if you apply that same pressure level as when doing rubber, you might come out with an image which is smeared.

Practice making stamps with such device onto a grid paper up until you are satisfied with the results obtained. At last, once you have stamped your image, do remember that going by the type of ink used, you might require giving it some little more time for drying. By having these suggestions in your mind, it is possible to come out with outstanding results every time when applying various stamping techniques. Check the Web for further essential details on the subject as well.




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