Saturday, 26 October 2013

Finding The Most Innovative Rubber Stamping Ideas And Techniques

By Rachael Gutierrez


Finding effective rubber stamping ideas and techniques is a lot easier today with many avenues open for you to discover and explore. There are books and magazines, classes, retail outlets and online information that can help you in your quest to improve the quality and look of your crafty work. If you are a beginner it would be wise to start with the basics, those that are more advanced can probably jump right in and start experimenting.

It is always a good idea to have a close look at your current supplies before starting to experiment and heading out to buy new products. You may find items that you had forgotten about, or some that you may have only used once. Reusing these items in a new way will allow you to experiment as much as you like without any additional costs.

All crafts evolve over time and this one is no different. Techniques like embossing have been around for a while but if you take your thinking to the next level, you might just discover some new creations. Glaze is a good medium to experiment with as well, in particular, the type that dries clear. It has the potential to increase the visual appeal of your special creations.

It is possible to create your own backgrounds for scrap booking and card making with the use of stamps and some innovative experimentation. You should experiment with a variety of colored inks, apply glitter to a stamped image or even do some embossing to create unique backgrounds and patterned card stock.

Stampers worldwide have traditionally used rubber mounted wooden stamps as their main tool of the trade. If you have been playing around with stamps for a number of years, it is quite possible that you have built up a solid collection. Have a go at using some flat clear stamps for a change. These are quite versatile and are a popular choice because they improve accuracy and the impact of the finished product.

Stamp kissing might be an innovative idea that you have not used or heard of yet. It involves the use of two different stamps. You ink one of the stamps only and use it to press against the rubber on the other stamp. When you press the stamp onto paper you will find a new image with broken lines. You may not like this technique or you might just find a number of new funky images to use in your work.

Never underestimate the ideas of a good crafting friend. Others who also enjoy this great hobby could have some tips and tricks that you may not have tried or perhaps even seen before. Have a craft day where you each bring some new tools and great ideas. You could even be the instigator of a new competition where a prize is awarded to the person that comes with the most creative new idea. Sharing thoughts and tricks or tips with others can really be enjoyable as well as rewarding.

There are many ways to gather rubber stamping ideas and techniques. The possibilities are endless and there will be a great deal of trial and error. Keep looking for new ideas and make sure you share then with your crafty friends.




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