Rubber Stamping Techniques
By Kate Pullen, About.com Guide to Rubber Stamping
Learn rubber stamping techniques from the basics through to more unusual ways of using your rubber stamps. There are many exciting rubber stamping techniques to learn, whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced stamper.
- Basic Techniques
- How to Add Color to Rubber Stamped Images
- More Rubber Stamping Techniques
- Polymer Clay and Air Dry Clay
- Backgrounds for Rubber Stamping Projects
Basic Techniques
A few simple techniques are all that is required to start creating great rubber stamping projects. Learn more in these articles that explain the key techniques in more detail.
- How to Apply Ink to a Stamp
- How to Pick Your First Stamps
- Types of Rubber Stamps
- Rubber Stamping for Complete Beginners
How to Add Color to Rubber Stamped Images
Bring your stamped images to life by using color. There are many ways of adding color to rubber stamped images.
More Rubber Stamping Techniques
Try something new with your rubber stamps. Learn a new technique to help you get the most from your rubber stamps!
- Decoupage
- How to Use Flocking Powder with Glue
- Stamp Impressions on Craft Foam
- How to Stamp with Bleach
Polymer Clay and Air Dry Clay
Rubber stamps are perfect for adding surface design and texture to polymer clay and air dry clay.
Backgrounds for Rubber Stamping Projects
Making your own backgrounds for rubber stamping projects ensures a limitless supply of customized and unusual papers. This is the perfect way to create unique projects such as handmade cards and tags.
Rubber Stamping on Fabric
If you are looking to try something different with your stamps, then why not have a go at stamping on fabric. The finished fabrics can be used to create your own unique one-of-a-kind clothing or accessories.
- Stamping on Fabric
- Customize a Baby One Piece
- Rubber Stamp Embroidery
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- Create Your Own Hand Printed Cloth by Rayna Gillman
Unusual Rubber Stamping Techniques
Rubber stamping isn't just about making cards - here are some more unusual ideas for rubber stamping techniques with a difference!
- Use Rubber Stamps as a Glass Painting Template
- Stamped Clothes Pins or Pegs
- Rubber Stamp on Candles
- Rubber Stamp on Eggs
Digital Stamps
What are digital stamps and how do you use them? Learn more about digital stamps and find out how to use them!
- All About Digital Stamps
- Digital Stamp or Digi Stamp Companies
- Digital Stamps vs Clip Art
- How to Emboss Digital Images
- How to Heat Emboss Digital Stamps with an Embossing Pen
How to Make Stamps
Learn more about how to make your own stamps. This includes information about how to carve erasers to make your own stamps through to learning more about how to make polymer stamps.
