One of the things I have used in my art quite successfully is using rubber stamps. To keep my work original I have carved many of my own stamps. This also avoids copyright infringement if the stamp or stamp brand is "for personal use only" and you are making items to sell.
Here is a video that I did years ago. My tools are a Speedball Carving set that I bought locally at a craft store.
Sharpie Marker, black, available many places.
Mastercarve black by Staedtler (discontinued) You can use a Speedball SpeedyCarve block or another brand of block or a cheap rubber eraser.
Carving a Rubber Stamp
I hope you enjoy the video and maybe try carving your own stamp.
FYI This video is listed on the Tutorial Page of my blog. Pages are on the left hand menu.
Until Next Time,
Stay Creative
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5 comments:
I have done a couple of block prints recently, after 45 years of not doing one.
...Gene, you sure stay creative!
Now I know where you have been. 🥴 I’d like to think I could try this but I’d fear my hands would have more than a few cuts. Your hands look very steady!
Just commented but it disappeared. I’m impressed by your steady hands. I could not get away with that!
I've carved my own stamps too. Especially when I want something that I don't have a stamp for. I like using erasers, because they are easier to carve, but soft speedball speedy carve blocks are great too. Thanks for reminding me of this Gene. and happy new week.
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