As you can see by the links on the left, we're exploring the
realms of stamps, inks, embossing techniques, and the
cool stuff to stick on your stamping. There are references
to the chalks, paints and markers, etc. that can be used to
color in your stamping, but the majority of that information
will be listed under those items directly.
I have met a lot of people who are afraid of stamping. They
have smudged more than a few projects, and have given
up. Hopefully, we'll give enough tips and techniques here
to get you back to loving your stamps. They are so
versatile, and they can create layered effects in a unique
way.
Here's a brief description of what you'll find in those links:
Stamps - a look at the different kind of stamps, what they
can be used for and what to look for when buying them.
Also, of course, we need to talk about how to use them. It
may not be what you think.
Inks - Okay, now we're getting somewhere... There's ink
pads (pigment and dye), ink bottles, ink daubers, and
watercolor markers. All of these are great (even necessary)
for stamping - but which one to use? They all create their
own effect.
Embossing - In conjunction with stamping, we're talking
about wet embossing. I'm sure we'll discuss dry
embossing under another heading. I've heard some
people shy away from wet embossing for fear that it is too
messy or too complicated. I don't think it's either. Take a
good look, and see what you think.
Inclusions - Okay, we have our stamped image, maybe
we've even embossed it - what else can we do. I'll give
some hints - flocking, glitter, beads - have a peek!
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Tools of the
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