Rubber stamping is for the very creative and those that think they are not creative. You do not need to be able to draw to have a beautiful image and at the other end of the scale as Nick Bantock says its “how you use it, what ground you place it on, and how you position the content in context with its surroundings.” It is a great stress reliever and a great hobby for those who love to collect and use. Let's get started: Basic Tools: Stamps, Stamp pads, Markers, cardstock, paper.
Here are some basic tips to get you started. 1. Ink up your stamp with pushing firmly on a stamp pad, check the stamp to make sure you have inked evenly if not press on the pad a little more. 2. Stamp on the paper, do not rock or move the stamp it will blur the image. The larger the stamp the more pressure is needed. 3. Using a water-based marker, colour in your image. You may also colour the image on the stamp in place of the stamp pad and breathe heavily on it (called huffing) before placing it on your paper. It is always a good idea to have a damp cloth in a dish close by to rest your stamps in after you have finished with them and from time to time clean them. So they are ready for your next session. As we mentioned in the ATC notes the same applies “the rule of three” except with stamping, for a good piece of work the composition depends on 1, a main focal stamp 2, a word stamp 3. A small accent stamp to tie it all together either as a background or an accent Check out our gallery Have fun and beware it is very addictive!!!! This WARNING was posted, by one of our American
members, on another group I belong to. I felt it to
be my responsibility to spread the word:
RUBBER STAMP WARNING !!!
A recent study indicated that rubber stamps and
embossing powders give off certain pheromones that
actually hypnotize women and cause them to purchase
unreasonable amounts.
When stored in large quantities in enclosed spaces ,
the pheromones ( Rubber ) cause memory loss and induce
the nesting syndrome ( similar to rhe one squirrels
have before the onset of winter i.e. storing food ),
therefore perppetuating their species.
Sound tests have also revealed that the rubber emits a
very high pitched sound, heard only by a select few. a
breed of women known as " Rubber Stampers ". When
played backwards on an LP , the sounds are heard as
chants ," buy me, stamp me. emboss me ".
Studies have also indicated that aliens have
inhabitated the earth, helping to spread the effects
that these Stamps have on the human population.
It's also been experienced that these same pheromones
cause a pathological need to hide these Stamp
purchases when taken home ( or at least blend them
into the existing stash ), and when asked by a
significant other if the stamp is new , the reply is:
"I've had it for a while." | 
