mercredi 4 septembre 2013

Effective Guide To Different Stamping Techniques

By Helene Norris


A stamp is an intricate work of art that serves as your very own portable print shop. It is simple and very affordable but the product it offer has a resemblance to an advanced and expensive method of inking such as stenciling, type setting and silk screening. It would benefit you to have the knowledge on the guide to 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.

In designing your very own stamps, any picture or text can easily be made into rubber stamps of your choice. There are actually two materials from which you can choose from which is polymer or rubber. Polymer typically makes a much clearer pattern and is the first one used. But it is rubber favored by many stampers because of its durability.

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.

You may paint the stamp before you apply the design if it is latex you are using. You can practice on the sheet of a kraft paper. Using brush to apply the latex to your stamp is the right way to do it. A dampened towel is the best way to clean away any smudges.

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.

Finally, if you combine multiple stamps into one design you can possibly create a new pattern. Experimenting with several objects from nature helps you discover new designs by cutting fruits and vegetables in half. Utilizing big stamps on small surfaces and vice versa gives you a new perspective.

This is great hobby for those with creative mindset. You can uncover new patterns that will become your signature by experimenting on usual objects. As you go through that hobby you can discover new stamping techniques yourself.




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