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Rubber Stamp Carving

Rubber Stamp Carving

Min number of participants 1
Age 10+ yrs.
Safety support by adult Recommended
Min duration 30 min.
Cost Low
Environment Indoor / Outdoor

Carving original designs into rubber erasers or carving blocks with a small blade, then stamping them in ink to create custom patterns and illustrations.

The Essentials

  • Sketch your design on paper first, then transfer it to the block with tracing paper or a soft pencil
  • Carve away from your fingers at all times, and use a cutting mat or thick surface for safety
  • Carve slowly and remove small amounts at a time — you can always cut away more, but not put material back
  • Test-print on scrap paper often to check depth and detail before finishing the carve
  • Remember your design will print as a mirror image, so mirror any text before carving
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