Carve, Stamp, Play

Carve, Stamp, Play
Author: Julie Fei-Fan Balzer
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 470
Release: 2013-11-30
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1620334879

Take an exciting journey into printing with custom-carved stamps! In this complete stamp-carving workshop, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer covers every aspect of creating and using rubber stamps, including carving linear and curved designs, alphabets, complex and repeating geometrical shapes, and image transfers. After carving your own unique stamps, you'll also learn: • How to combine and layer stamps into original designs. • How to design stamps that work together as well as individually. • How to create stamps that combine with or enhance other stamps (hand carved or commercial). • And how to create complex, layered effects that resemble screen printing. This book also includes simple projects that explore various applications for stamping, including printing on different surfaces such as fabric, leather, paper, and canvas. Find your "authentic" design voice and get carving today!

Rubber Stamping

Rubber Stamping
Author:
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-10-11
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781780678658

This beautiful book provides a complete guide to printing with rubber stamps. Beginning with a foreword by the artist Rob Ryan and a short history of rubber stamping, it then explains the technical basics: how to cut your stamp, mask prints, make your own printing pads, clean your stamps (making more artwork as you do so!) and what equipment to use. At the heart of the book are forty inventive projects that will inspire readers to create their own rubber stamp art. These include making typefaces and repeat patterns, mail art, creating stickers and labels, printing on t-shirts, making portraits, and translucent and 3D prints. Also covered are other printing approaches such as roller printing, and printing with clay and plaster. This highly accessible book will appeal to creatives and crafters of all ages.

Art of Layers

Art of Layers
Author: Ronda Palazzari
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 329
Release: 2012-02-22
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1599632888

Layer, Stitch, Scrunch, Pull & Flick • 50 fabulous and simple step-by-step techniques that will be valuable for all crafters, from beginner mixed-media artists to advanced papercrafters and scrapbookers. • 75+ imaginative layouts and projects using innovative techniques, that can be applied to any medium, whether papercrafter, fiber artist, or messy artist. • A mixed-media crossover for all crafters or scrapbookers that will teach you how to make paper resemble lace, to flicking acrylic paint off of a toothbrush, or using household items to create your own stencil! Layer with Ronda Palazzari as she teaches you just how easy it is to get that desired layered look in any project. With five chapters, Art of Layers will help you build your skills, from various paper techniques, to working with fabric and adding embellishing, stamping, and experimenting with paints, mists and gesso. Accompanying projects show each technique in action and illustrate how they can be used in combination, to develop endless possibilities for an even grander project. Layer, play and have fun with Art of Layers!

Stamping Art

Stamping Art
Author: Thiranut Boonyadhistarn
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 19
Release: 2006-07
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0736864776

Stamping art invites you into the fun filled world of do it yourself crafts for kids.

Stamping and Printing

Stamping and Printing
Author: Émilie Greenberg
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780500518458

Printing with stamps is within everybody's reach and requires few materials. This simple but timeless technique can produce surprisingly sophisticated results - and lets you refurbish your home without breaking the bank. Here are 20 DIY projects that will show you, step by step, how to print attractive contemporary motifs on a variety of surfaces, from fabric and paper to metal and ceramic. Key features include: - Step-by-step instructions for 20 DIY projects, from the introductory to the more advanced. - Practical tips and hints for making original designs without breaking the bank - or one's spirit. - Easy-to-follow instructions and sleek colour photography.

Stamp Art

Stamp Art
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 134
Release:
Genre: Decoration and ornament
ISBN: 9781610594646

For those past the beginners stage. How to create faux finishes, marbled backgrounds, elegant cards, collages, inspiring journals, miniature books.

Discover Rubber Stamping

Discover Rubber Stamping
Author: Terri Earl-McEwen
Publisher: Booksales
Total Pages: 100
Release: 1995-09
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780785803584

Learn the techniques and effects of the simple art of rubber stamping.

Print & Stamp Lab

Print & Stamp Lab
Author: Traci Bunkers
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2010-04-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1616738596

"Tells readers how to turn everyday materials and objects into custom stamps and printmaking tools . . . The graphics are colorful and inspiring." —Barbara Delaney, Cloth Paper Scissors Artist and popular workshop instructor Traci Bunkers can turn just about anything into an interesting stamp, printing block, or tool. In this book, she shows readers how to see overlooked, everyday objects in a new way, and how to "MacGyver" them like she does. You'll learn to create fifty-two easy-to-use print blocks and stamp tools, all from inexpensive, ordinary, and unexpected materials—string, spools, bandages, flip flops, ear plugs, rubber bands, school erasers, and a slew of other repurposed and upcycled items. The book also shows how to use those simple tools to make gorgeous multi-layered prints and patterns that can be used to enhance journal covers, stationery, fabrics, accessories, and more.

Stamp Artistry

Stamp Artistry
Author: Rice Freeman-Zachery
Publisher: Quarry Books
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2003
Genre: Rubber stamp printing
ISBN: 9781610594653

Rubber-stamping is one of the most exciting artistic techniques because its applications are virtually limitless. No matter what medium they work in, artists and decorators continue to find new and exciting ways to incorporate rubber-stamping into beautiful, one-of-a-kind creations using simple techniques. Stamp Artistry showcases the innovative techniques and cutting-edge materials being used in stamping. This collection of creative projects will inspire you and teach you how to combine stamps with fabric, leather, beading, clay, metal, glass, and more to create artwork for every part of your life. Covering the gamut of rubber-stamping know-how -- from basic tools to professional tips to an extensive resource listing -- as well as complete step-by-step instructions for every project, this how-to guide is a must have for artists who want to incorporate the latest techniques and trends in their work. Book jacket.

Native American Rock Art

Native American Rock Art
Author: Judith Dupre
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 64
Release: 1997-09-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9780811816113

Provides a hands-on crafts package, complete with twenty-four rubber stamps depicting Native American symbols, an ink pad, a sixty-four-page instructional booklet exploring the different types of rock art, and six blank notecards and envelopes, all encased in a die-cut storage box with velcro closures.