Monday, August 05, 2013

stamp rubbings


I am always looking for new ways to create unique mixed media backgrounds and recently it dawned on me that I could use rubber stamps to make rubbings. The stamp is placed underneath a piece of paper (thin paper is best) and then you lighting rub your pen or pencil over the top to reveal the design of your stamps. The result is much different than traditional stamping because you are able the achieve all kinds of wonderful texture. Here is a peek into the process...


Markers work great for making a rubbing but I found that a dried out marker worked even better! I added a flower stamp rubbing to the entire surface of painted paper to create pattern.


I used a white crayon to create a resist.


And then painted over the top with watercolors to reveal the design.

A pencil rubbing makes a soft and pretty imprint.

Using a variety of colored pencils creates a beautiful effect.


Repeat rubbings all over the surface with different materials to create unique pattern!


You can find all stamps used in my shop HERE!

12 comments:

ach! said...

You are amazing! Thanks for sharing, ach!

Joan Princing Art said...

Great Idea!!

I love the pencil rubbing of the feathers the best! Very soft and pretty.

jijihook said...

this is amazing, can't wait to try this technique. Thank you so much for sharing your unique ideas

jabbott said...

Lovely effects

Marty Mason said...

Oh, I love this....wonder if it would work on fabric. A must try!

Emie58 said...

Funny that you mentioned rubbings.. I saw on another blog (can't remember where) but she does rubbings of man holes etc when she's traveling. She says she uses a rubbing stick... not sure what that is but a crayon seems much easier to obtain. Thanks for the inspiration.
Emie

francesca said...

oh! your blog is amazing!!
and these feathers are so cool!
really love them!
i have a blog too! come and enjoy all my posts if you want! :)

Els04 said...

Great effect and really something for me, it looks so much fun!

AlexM said...

really neat idea, thanks for the inspiration!

Anonymous said...

beautiful effects! i love your approach of using a standard product in a non-standard way to achieve a new and unexpected result :) thanks for sharing

studioGypsy said...

lovethis!!

Unknown said...

What a fun idea!

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