Monday, September 9, 2013

Effective Guide To Different Stamping Techniques

By Helene Norris


Possessing a stamp is like having your own mobile print shop. Superbly versatile and also pleasantly affordable. This small tool for crafting usually used to create inked designs that bear an uncanny similarity to silk screening, stenciling or typesetting. It is indispensable to have the information on different stamping techniques.

Any images can be easily applied to any surface not just on paper but also fabric. Objects that are usually found in nature such as some stones, seashells and leaves are good material to start. You can even customize any clothing and linens with special inks that will not easily fade. Latex paint works well on walls and wood such as tables and chairs.

To begin with your fascination on this special type of hobby is not hard. You will only be using some stamps, an assortment of inks or paints. We will offer you here several perks for achieving distinctive outcomes. You can conceive beautiful motif that suggests intricate type of craftsmanship.

Concerning the design of the stamp, text and picture achieve wonder on any rubber stamps of your choosing. Remember that two materials exist where you can pick and that is polymer and rubber. Polymer is originally used in the 80s and depicts a clearer pattern but most stampers greatly favored rubber these because it is very durable.

If you are using ink, there are some things that might interest you. Always wipe the edges of the stamp that picks up ink with a baby wipes because it will leave a mark. When you are stamping in curve surfaces always use a rolling motion before gently lowering the rest of it in the surface.

Paint first before applying the design if you are using latex. You may want to practice on any sheet of kraft paper. It would be wise to use brush to apply the paint to the stamp. Any error that occurs on any surfaces can be wiped with a damp paper.

Always clean the rubber after every use for the best result so the old ink will not appear on any future projects. Start by pressing an inked stamp onto a sheet of paper until the impression is faint. Next thing to do is wash it by rubbing it with some dampened paper towel. Another neat alternative it to rub it with an alcohol free baby wipe which will moisturizes the rubber making it less likely to crack. Be reminded never to soak it in water because it can detached the rubber from the backing.

Lastly, here are other tips to keep you company. By combining multiple stamps in a single design you can create a new pattern. Experiment with different object to create new shapes by cutting some potatoes, apples and other fruits or even vegetables. Play with your creative mind by using big stamps on small surfaces and small stamps on big surfaces.

Discovering new stamping techniques are a great hobby that you can get lost in. It can improve your creativity and perspective tremendously. Most of all, this is very fun for those who possess a creative mind.




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