I thought I'd show you MY process for making a stamp today.
I start by finding something that I want to draw (this is usually the hardest part- finding something that will work well carved). Then I trace the stamp block (just so I know my image will fit) and draw my drawing.
Then you put the drawing on the stamp block and scribble all over the back to transfer the image.
Like so...
I cut away the top corner so I could use it for another stamp (I hate to waste these things).
Then I carve out the WHITE bits with the smallest blade. Then using a slightly larger one I carve out some more. This part kind of messes with your head- you have to do the negative spaces and your eyes start to play tricks on you.
Then I start carving AROUND the outside. Now, unfortunately at this stage I slipped a bit and my little warbler's beak got a nick in it and I had to make it smaller. This happens sometimes. One slip and you can ruin the whole thing (or stab yourself).
Then I do a couple of rough stamps on scrap paper to see where there are bits that need cleaning up. Sometimes those little bits are the hardest to remove without taking more than you mean to.
And then (using different coloured stamp pads- it really messes them up, but I love the effect of the colours) I make my stamp. I'm bummed about his beak- he looks a bit too cutesy, but otherwise quite happy with him too.
thanks for that, I await the arrival of my blank stamp pads in anticipation...pelicans await, but of course uni homework doesn't.
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He's lovely, what sounds does he make? mum
ReplyDeletehttp://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/name/a/aquaticwarbler/index.aspx
ReplyDeleteThis one looks like yours but it's an acquatic warbler on a UK site; at least I could listen to it's warble. It's beak is certainly longer though; no slip of the knife there. mum xxx
You make it sound so easy...but you have to have an eye for detail too, and not everyone has that. I love him! Wendy xx
ReplyDeletevery special...have you worked out the cost of each stamp...compared to the purchase of a similar style stamp...Oh i know it wont be as individual...no dont bother...i like individuality!!!!!...it is so much more unique.
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