Rubber Art Stamps
All of my stamps are deeply etched into the surface of natural gum rubber. Deep etch technology captures a high level of detail in each design and ensures clean imprints by setting the image at a depth that is twice the industry standard. Deep stamps can also be pressed into materials such as clay. Natural gum rubber is also extremely durable and flexible making it ideal for use on a variety of materials. With proper care each stamp can be printed hundreds of times without losing image quality. The stamp designs can be purchased as themed collections on unmounted sheets or individually as cling-mounted stamps.
Unmounted Stamps
Each unmounted stamp sheet includes a themed collection of individual designs and does not include any backing or cling-cushion for mounting the stamps. The sheets come in two sizes; 5.5" by 11" and 8.5" by 11".
If you intend on printing the stamps using ink or paint I recommend mounting the sheet onto cling-cushion and separating the designs with a pair of sharp scissors. Once cling-mounted the stamps can be used with an acrylic stamping block. HERE is Kellie Colegrove's video on how to do this.
For use with materials such as clay I recommend leaving the sheet unmounted. The flexibility of the rubber will allow for more control when pushing the stamps into the clay. It is also much easier to clean.
Each unmounted stamp sheet includes a themed collection of individual designs and does not include any backing or cling-cushion for mounting the stamps. The sheets come in two sizes; 5.5" by 11" and 8.5" by 11".
If you intend on printing the stamps using ink or paint I recommend mounting the sheet onto cling-cushion and separating the designs with a pair of sharp scissors. Once cling-mounted the stamps can be used with an acrylic stamping block. HERE is Kellie Colegrove's video on how to do this.
For use with materials such as clay I recommend leaving the sheet unmounted. The flexibility of the rubber will allow for more control when pushing the stamps into the clay. It is also much easier to clean.
Cling-mounted Stamps
Each individual stamp is mounted on high quality cling-cushion and cut close to the edge of the design for accurate placement when printing. Once the protective sticker is removed from the back of the stamp it will stick to and peel off of acrylic surfaces using a static charge. An acrylic stamping block provides a stiff support when printing with ink or paint and takes the place of a traditional wood block allowing one acrylic block to be used for a whole stamp collection. This ensures that the stamp is pressed evenly in order to capture all the detail in the design. To maintain a strong static charge make sure to keep the surface of the cling-cushion smooth and clean. I recommend keeping the protective sticker for storing the stamp when not in use.
Each individual stamp is mounted on high quality cling-cushion and cut close to the edge of the design for accurate placement when printing. Once the protective sticker is removed from the back of the stamp it will stick to and peel off of acrylic surfaces using a static charge. An acrylic stamping block provides a stiff support when printing with ink or paint and takes the place of a traditional wood block allowing one acrylic block to be used for a whole stamp collection. This ensures that the stamp is pressed evenly in order to capture all the detail in the design. To maintain a strong static charge make sure to keep the surface of the cling-cushion smooth and clean. I recommend keeping the protective sticker for storing the stamp when not in use.
Stencils
Each design is precision cut from Mylar using laser technology. The properties of this unique plastic allow it to be thin while retaining it's flexibility and strength. This makes it ideal for applying the details of the design onto different surfaces. Mylar is also tear and solvent-proof, allowing it to be used with numerous paints and mediums. The dimensions of each stencil are 6" by 9" with the image ending about half an inch from the border.