Make Personalized Stamps
Do you like stamp art, but can't afford the often high prices asked for every teeny stamp you need? Here's how to make your own, using items you probably already have on hand!
Contents
Steps
Simple Method
- Place the items you will need in a well lit and well ventilated workspace.
- Trace or draw the pattern you want onto the eraser.
- Write any words backwards before carving. See picture at right for an example of a stamp created with this method.
- Carve away everything except the design.
- Attach the eraser to a wood block for longevity and ease of use.
Advanced Method
- Obtain a photocopy of the design you want.
- Wet the photocopy with acetate (fingernail polish remover).
- Place the wet photocopy on the eraser for several minutes. The ink will transfer.
- Remove the paper and allow the design to dry (the acetate will evaporate fairly quickly.)
- Carefully carve away everything except the design.
- Attach the eraser to a wood block for longevity and ease of use.
Warnings
- Edged tools can cut you as easily as they cut rubber. Be careful.
Things You'll Need
- Utility knife or X-Acto knife
- Large eraser(s)
- Pen
- Photocopy of design
- Fingernail polish remover (acetate)
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