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.
Designing 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
If you are finished brainstorming some ideals and have decided on an image or theme, begin tracing your image onto a piece of rubber. If you would like to try an easier method, you can wet the rubber part of the stamp. Then transfer the image to the stamp by pressing the rubber onto the drawing. This will reverse your image though, so you will want your letters in reverse.
Cutting your stamp
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.
Doing your first test run
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.
Your results
You have now created your stamp, and for some your very first stamp. Just make sure the edges are all even. If you wish to make changes to the image on the stamp, encircle that part of the image on paper. Then carefully figure out where on the stamp you want to make changes. Be careful not to ruin your stamp when making changes. Have fun and good luck with all your future stamps.
Designing 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
If you are finished brainstorming some ideals and have decided on an image or theme, begin tracing your image onto a piece of rubber. If you would like to try an easier method, you can wet the rubber part of the stamp. Then transfer the image to the stamp by pressing the rubber onto the drawing. This will reverse your image though, so you will want your letters in reverse.
Cutting your stamp
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.
Doing your first test run
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.
Your results
You have now created your stamp, and for some your very first stamp. Just make sure the edges are all even. If you wish to make changes to the image on the stamp, encircle that part of the image on paper. Then carefully figure out where on the stamp you want to make changes. Be careful not to ruin your stamp when making changes. Have fun and good luck with all your future stamps.
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