Found Materials Stamping Artists Use To Create Professional Designs

By Jessica Cook


A lot of art galleries offer works printed on textiles and paper. Stamping is a method often used to create the designs. Some are very intricate and delicate while others look deceptively simple. You might examine the simpler ones and think you could do something like it yourself. If you are really intrigued, you should try your hand at the kind of pieces stamping artists create.

Stamping paper and textiles with fruits and vegetables will make interesting and creative designs. You might decorate your child's backpack or create a wall hanging using linen or some textured fabric. An apple is a good fruit choice for these kinds of projects. All you have to do is halve the apple making sure the cut is smooth. Brush paint on the inside of the apple and stamp.

Erasers work well as stamps. You could use ones on the end of pencils or choose individual erasers. These work well for small projects like cards and wrapping paper. This is one of the projects you can get your children involved in, especially if you are using pencil erasers. The pencil makes it easy for little fingers to control the design and placement of the paint.

The most beautiful designs imaginable are found in nature. Vegetables can be used to create intricate and delicate designs that can't be replicated. Instead of consigning an old cabbage to the trash can, cut the top off and use it as a stamp. Once the top is off all the layers will be exposed, and you can create flower-like designs on paper, canvas, or fabric.

If you have a button box filled with old buttons, you could go through them and pick out some with interesting designs. Dip them in the paint, or brush them if you prefer, and apply to paper. This is another project that works best on small things like cards, wrapping papers, and stationary. Buttons are harder to control and messier than pencil erasers, so this might not be the best project for small kids.

Leaves can make great designs. There are so many varieties and sizes. You might choose just one to work with or incorporate several into one project. You might decide to create fabric panels for your French doors using a leaf stamp. You will have to make sure you select young and fresh leaves for your project. Old leaves will be hard to work with.

You can even create your own permanent stamps by carving wood blocks, tile, linoleum, and even bars of soap into whatever design interests you. You are going to need an X-acto knife with different blades and a little brayer, along with paint, to do the job. After you complete your project, you can wash and dry your stamp and put it away for later use.

If you love arts and crafts, stamping is a simple, inexpensive hobby with untold possibilities. You may never be a professional, but you might end up with some interesting results. A homemade stamp, paint, paper, and plenty of imagination are all you need.




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