Can’t find what you want in the big-box stores? Want to use your own awesome artwork? Then carve your own rubber stamps!
Lino Cutting tools- pic by A. Stoller
I found this great tutorial from Creative Kismet and just had to share it with you! They have some easy step-outs and great pics to follow. You just need to supply the inspiration!
Also, you do need some specialized tools (read: you won’t have these in your kitchen!) but you CAN find things like a linoleum cutter set at art supply shops, the big-box craft stores (in the art departments) and even online at Dick Blick for about $10.00. The rubber blocks you carve on are also cheap ($2 for a 4 X6 inch one, which can yeild multiple small stamps), so if you figure you’ll spend even thirteen bucks on supplies it’s STILL way less expensive than buying a large pre-made stamp or a small custom one.
Alma Stoller's hand carved stamp
I also found a nice step-by-step tutorial from Alma Stoller– she’s a great artist, and you should give her site a lookey-loo, as well! (PS… the pics on this post are from her blog: credit where credit is due!)
I made my own personal treble-clef stamp, and I can attest that it’s not rocket science. The rubber is easy to carve and it didn’t take more than an hour to craft my own signature stamp! (Sadly, my stamp is AWOL since the move.)
With the holidays coming up, give it a try– take a risk and send your crafting to a whole new level!
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HELP! I’d like to conduct a wood working project for 9 year olds using a log, a chisel, sandpaper, and decorative bits like mosaic tiles, sea glass, moss, etc. I was thinking of a bird feeder, but was hoping for other more creative ideas. Maybe something with a wood round?
Thanks.
Vanessa– I’d need more info to advise you on your project. Chisels with 9 year olds? Sounds ambitious! You can contact me directly at crafttherapy at gmail dot com…..
Hi, author of the Creative Kismet Blog is my dear friend. Thank you for featuring her. We will see each other at ArtFest later this month.