If you want to create a stamp that you will really love, and would like to try out your artistic skills, then you should know that doing so is not as hard as you might think. There are a few steps you'll need to take to create your own stamp, and below this article will take a closer look at them.
Making the stamp
To get started, you need to get your creative juices flowing. Start thinking about what kind of image or theme that you might want to go with. You can draw your ideals out on paper, and make changes where necessary. If this is your first creation, try starting out simple. You can get more complex as time goes by. Some good examples for easily created stamps might be trees, skylines with the sun in view, and so on.
Image tracing
After you have found a theme and you have drawn some images that you like, it's time to trace your image onto a piece of rubber. If you want to go for an alternative, then you should moisten your rubber. Then consider transferring the pencil drawing by pressing the rubber onto the drawing. However, keep in mind that this will also reverse the image for you. This means that you'll have to ensure the letters are in reverse.
Cutting
Because this is your first stamp, you should first of all consider cutting the big boring pieces first. Then the detailed and interesting pieces. If you have to cut a circle or a curve, you'll find it easier to keep your blade in one place and move the rubber. On the other hand, when cutting those white and large areas, you should ensure you leave some rubber in place. As a result, this will break up any large white area and also give the look of a wood cut, overall making it look much more interesting.
Testing the stamp
Before you start testing your stamp, remove any left over rubber pieces from the cutting process. You don't want to leave any rubber pieces in your inked image. Next up, place your stamp onto the ink pad. Make sure you get an even coat of ink onto your stamp. With this being your first impression, you might have some areas void of ink. If this happens to you, just coat your stamp again.
Now you'll need to get a clean piece of white paper. Then push on the stamp firmly and evenly. After doing this, you'll have to carefully remove the stamp. Don't push down too hard though, because you may push it out and leave smudgy edges. Again, be very careful when you lift the stamp, because you want the cleanest possible image you can get.
The final result
At this point you have managed to create your very first art stamp. Just ensure all the edges are even and if you want to change something about it, encircle those bits and figure out carefully where on the stamp the changes will be made. Good luck!
Making the stamp
To get started, you need to get your creative juices flowing. Start thinking about what kind of image or theme that you might want to go with. You can draw your ideals out on paper, and make changes where necessary. If this is your first creation, try starting out simple. You can get more complex as time goes by. Some good examples for easily created stamps might be trees, skylines with the sun in view, and so on.
Image tracing
After you have found a theme and you have drawn some images that you like, it's time to trace your image onto a piece of rubber. If you want to go for an alternative, then you should moisten your rubber. Then consider transferring the pencil drawing by pressing the rubber onto the drawing. However, keep in mind that this will also reverse the image for you. This means that you'll have to ensure the letters are in reverse.
Cutting
Because this is your first stamp, you should first of all consider cutting the big boring pieces first. Then the detailed and interesting pieces. If you have to cut a circle or a curve, you'll find it easier to keep your blade in one place and move the rubber. On the other hand, when cutting those white and large areas, you should ensure you leave some rubber in place. As a result, this will break up any large white area and also give the look of a wood cut, overall making it look much more interesting.
Testing the stamp
Before you start testing your stamp, remove any left over rubber pieces from the cutting process. You don't want to leave any rubber pieces in your inked image. Next up, place your stamp onto the ink pad. Make sure you get an even coat of ink onto your stamp. With this being your first impression, you might have some areas void of ink. If this happens to you, just coat your stamp again.
Now you'll need to get a clean piece of white paper. Then push on the stamp firmly and evenly. After doing this, you'll have to carefully remove the stamp. Don't push down too hard though, because you may push it out and leave smudgy edges. Again, be very careful when you lift the stamp, because you want the cleanest possible image you can get.
The final result
At this point you have managed to create your very first art stamp. Just ensure all the edges are even and if you want to change something about it, encircle those bits and figure out carefully where on the stamp the changes will be made. Good luck!
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