Joyful Event: Custom Stamp Carving

Joyful Event: Custom Stamp Carving: Stamp printing is a great, easy method of making a relief print. Though you can make editioned prints with traditional linoleum, rubber carving blocks are a fun do-it-yourself way to stamp on paper and fabric. We will give you an overview of the process for making simple, hand-carved stamps, as well as some tips along the way. There will be some recommendations for supplies like rubber blocks and ink since those are common questions.

SUPPLIES: Rubber carving block; if you are used to carving linoleum or wood, you will be amazed at how soft and easy a rubber block is to carve. Carving tools; linoleum or woodblock carving tools. Brayer or roller; Speedball is a popular classic. Ink; water-soluble block printing ink like those made by Speedball. Paper or fabric; blank greeting cards, Japanese printmaking paper, card stock, etc.

Thursday Art at Joy and Co is free or a minimal cost; all supplies available for purchase at shop

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