Tuesday 23 July 2013

DIY:'I love trees' stamp

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Materials:
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  • 3 office erasers
  • ink pad
  • pen or pencil and carbon paper
  • lino or wood cutters or craft knife
  • Template: PDF


Method:
  1. Copy the design onto the eraser with the carbon paper.  Mark the grey areas of the template clearly on the stamp.
  2. Carve away the grey areas as in indicated on the template with the cutters and a craft knife.
  3. Cover the stamp with ink and print a sample .  Carve away any remaining unwanted areas on the stamp.  Continue until you are satisfied with the quality of the print.

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These easy DIY stamps can be used with a variety of paints and ink for various purposes.
  • Use an ink pad to stamp on paper
  • Use fabric paint to stamp on fabrics
  • Use craft paints to stamp on objects for decoration.


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TIP: When stamping on paper or fabric, place a sheet of craft foam underneath the paper or fabric before stamping.  The softer surface will help to achieve a more evenly stamped motive.

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