A little while ago a lovely girl who bought a journal from me told me that at first she didn't understand that the cover was hand printed and she couldn't really understand how I do it.
So I want to share with you a few photos I took of my process.
In this case the final stamp will be used on textiles, in fact I'm working on a limited series of accessories for women and for the home, all hand printed using eco-friendly high quality materials.
As you can see everything starts from a sketching or two. I love doing this with a black pen with a very small tip.
Then I draw the pattern/image directly on the carving block and very slowly (and with lots of patience) I carve it out.
The carving part is my favourite of all the process, it feels like something tangible is coming out of an idea.
The next step is the test run on white smooth paper using super fine black ink, sometimes it needs some adjustments other times I feel lucky!
I love seeing how other people work. Thanks for sharing a bit about your creative process! I haven't made a stamp like that in a long time, but I remember it being really relaxing work.
ReplyDeleteI like seeing how people work too. It is indeed a very relaxing thing.
DeleteThat's lovely! This is what is special about handmade...so much time, effort and skill in there:)
ReplyDeleteThats really cool! I made some rubber stamps before too and they always ended in a fail. I should try picking it up again. I really like your simple geometric designs.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Eyelah, hope to see soon your rubber stamps!
DeleteLove these photo's and seeing the tools you use to create your prints. I did some lino cutting years ago, and love to give it a try again someday!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a good idea! A lot of people don't really understand what is involved in printmaking or really any type of art. I love seeing your sketches and work-in-progress. I always mean to share more posts like this too. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, I think each one of us should really share more about the process!
DeleteThis is inspiring. I love seeing your process. Now I want to go to the store to try my hand at rubber stamp making!
ReplyDeleteThank you Abbie!
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