Tuesday, March 17, 2009

How to make a stamp?

For my packaging, I needed a Babuschka stamp so I decided to make one myself.
I'm not really an expert on lino cutting and stamp making but since I needed it fast, I gave it a try. This is what you need:
a lino cutting set, a pencil, a drawing, a sharpie marker, ink and a gum.
Trace the drawing with a pencil.
Turn around the drawing and rub the drwing onto the gum.
This is how it looks after rubbing it.
Trace the outline with a sharpie marker.
Cut away all the gum besides the black outlines.
This is how it looks when the outside is done.
This is how it looks when the inside is done.
Put some ink on the stamp.
Press the stamp onto the paper.
Now you can clearly see that the stamp needs to be cut some more. All the black marks can be cut away.
You can use either the lino cutters for this or a little scalpel knife.
Repeat the process of stamping again to see if it looks better after cutting away some more gum.
After the second time, I cut away a bit more... and now I'm satisfied.Stamp a design on a piece of wood and cut it out with a saw. Glue the stamp onto the wood.
Now I can use it for my packaging. I went out to buy packaging material yesterday.
I'm nearly all set for my mini feelings to fly out into the world...
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42 comments:

  1. matchstickgirlMarch 17, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    wonderful ..i actually like all the little black marks as well ...

    lovely tutorial Mitsy dearest !!!

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  2. fel4uMarch 17, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    Mitsy this tutorial is great and it seems so easy to follow the steps!
    Many thanks :)

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  3. GreetMarch 17, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    This tutorial is what I needed, thanks!!!!!

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  4. Jane_BoMarch 17, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    Very good tutorial, thank you!

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  5. FebystanMarch 17, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    Thanks, Mitsy! I haven't thought before I can make a stamp; now I'm thinking ;)

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  6. X by Leina NeimaMarch 17, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    It seems to be easy cake :) thanks for sharing...

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  7. renoviaMarch 17, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    nice and easy! great

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  8. ingermaaikeMarch 17, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    Thanks for the great tutorial!

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  9. UnknownMarch 17, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    boa dica!
    ; ) adorei
    beijos

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  10. Pesky Cat DesignsMarch 17, 2009 at 1:09 PM

    Thanks for the tutorial! I actually have all the supplies to make a stamp but have never dared to try it. Your tutorial has given me the confidence to finally attempt one!
    Best of luck with all your precious feelings. May they safely arrive to their destinations!

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  11. karuskiMarch 17, 2009 at 1:29 PM

    You've got a perfect stamp for your mini-feelings, great! Thanks for sharing.

    -minna

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  12. OotyMarch 17, 2009 at 1:29 PM

    very nice!

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  13. PaperfectionMarch 17, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    I love making lino cuts, did those in art school! Lovely stamp you made!

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  14. kuartzoMarch 17, 2009 at 1:59 PM

    Thank you for the great tutorial, Mitsy!
    I would really love to have a stamp of my own too, maybe now I'll try to make it myself :)

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  15. EvaForevaMarch 17, 2009 at 2:06 PM

    AWESOME!!! Maybe some day I will get to see your "feelings" in Philadelphia :)

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  16. Ngan {eNVe Designs}March 17, 2009 at 2:35 PM

    so cool!! thanks for sharing this tip!

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  17. StephanieMarch 17, 2009 at 3:01 PM

    Wow Mitsy, you have been so busy! Everything looks fantastic, great job! :)

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  18. vadjutkaMarch 17, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    Everything just looks gorgeous, and I am so happy that no major accident happened to your feelings...so I am readi for the feeling, freedom! :-)

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  19. AnonymousMarch 17, 2009 at 5:59 PM

    I've been thinking about doing something like this myself. I do all the packaging by hand and draw every single package myself... but sometimes it's a bit too much, takes too long...I was thinking today of some sort of sticker or stamp!
    Where do you get packaging materials?? robelien?

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  20. TMCPhotoMarch 17, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    I have to agree with Matchstickgirl but then I'm a printmaker at heart. Great tutorial. Looks like you're getting ready for sales sales sales.

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  21. belulaMarch 17, 2009 at 6:37 PM

    Woooowwww....I love it!!!!

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  22. Mitsy / ArtMindMarch 17, 2009 at 6:39 PM

    TMC & Matchstick, I like the black marks too but I just wanted to show how to get rid of them! ;)
    I'm glad this tutorial is helpful and inspires you to make your own stamps!
    Oh, and about the packaging, it's not that much, I just want to be prepared when I list them. I would hate to go out and look for packaging last minute when I need to sent them... ;)

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  23. AnonymousMarch 17, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    Fantastic! Very clear cut and precise tutorial, and thank u!

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  24. ChichiboulieMarch 17, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    fun tutorial! thank you

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  25. MaleneMarch 17, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    Great idea, you are so creative! Thanks for sharing!

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  26. StaroftheEastMarch 17, 2009 at 7:46 PM

    Lovely tutorial!

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  27. Giusy JdeebellaMarch 17, 2009 at 7:54 PM

    well done! I did some tea cups in the past, is simple and very fun! Your babuska is lovely :)

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  28. creationsbyeveMarch 17, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    such a lovely creative idea!!!super tutorial!!!

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  29. KreativlinkMarch 18, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    Cute stamp :)

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  30. AnonymousMarch 18, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    fabulously done tutorial! You have done it in such good detail. What fun this looks like!
    ~Emily

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  31. iraMarch 18, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    looking good, and you are such a busy bee Mitsy!

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  32. limonadaMarch 18, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    Ready.... Steady.... Go!

    Cutest Stamp Mitsy!!

    nanouke

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  33. snowflakedesignMarch 18, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    Awesome info, Thanks!

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  34. ginaMarch 18, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    Oh so cute! Are you only selling one of each feeling?

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  35. Zombie GirrrlMarch 20, 2009 at 1:15 AM

    Ooh! Making stamps looks like fun! Just the right amount of danger. :) It turned out great.

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  36. AnabelMay 16, 2009 at 8:26 PM

    this is wonderful!
    I've been wanting to make one for myself, but thought it was more complicated.
    Thanks so much for the tutorial!
    I looove all your work.

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  37. jasmineJune 19, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    great post! thank you! :)

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  38. jessicaMarch 26, 2010 at 1:42 AM

    so cute. love that little Babuschka! (i think that is what we used to call my grandma :)

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  39. UnknownOctober 10, 2010 at 7:05 PM

    This is a brilliant tutorial. I am very inspired to make my first stamp now. Please make more tutorials!

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  40. LúllaJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    What an inspirational tutorial. Thanks for sharing :)

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  41. Mutuelle santeJuly 27, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    This was a good guide, many thanks, now to make a stamp? is quick with your tips. Kudos

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  42. dragonflydreamerNovember 14, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Awesome tutorial! Thank you so much for sharing it as I've been wanting to make a few basic stamps, but didn't have a clue where to begin.

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