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These high density rubber blocks provide fast,
easy carving and can be used to create unique stamps for a
multitude of surfaces. They are a flexible and durable alternative
to lino and do not crack, crumble or break. Their ability
to bend abound shapes, such as glasses or plant pots, gives
them a more diverse use than traditional lino printing.
Clip art images from your PC or freehand pencil
drawings can be used as a template and transferred onto the
block. Freshly printed images should transfer easily provided
the ink is still wet. To transfer the image, place it face
down onto the block and scratch the back of it with a spoon
handle.
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Prints from
a
Speedball Speedy Stamp are created from a series of
cuts from the block, see the project page Printed
Card. This is the traditional technique used
for block printing.
 To
cut the block, use the Linozips
Safety Cutter
This image of the Fleur-de-Lis can be
created from two cuts.
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Transfer the
image onto the Speedy Stamp. Begin by carving a trough
around the outline of the image with the Linozips
Safety Cutter. The carved away areas will
not print; the raised remaining portion is what will
become the image.
Remove the remainder of the raised area, in this case,
the area indicated in yellow (image 1).
You will be left with a stamp that has a raised design,
indicated in black (image 2). This is the stage at which
you create your first print.
- Position the block on your paper and mark the paper
lightly with pencil so that it can be returned to
the correct position for each subsequent print.
- Apply thick paint such as Deka
Block Printing ink, Jacquard
Neopaque or Speedball
ink to the block using the brayer
and ink
tray to ensure even coverage. The design
is in two colours and therefore the first colour must
be lighter so that it can be overprinted.
- Hold the block above the paper and position as accurately
as possible before making contact.
- Apply pressure for a few minutes by placing a heavy
object onto the back of the block.
- Carefully remove the block. The blocks are fairly
pliable and can be peeled away with ease.
- Make further prints as desired. Remember that the
print is created in two stages so it is important
to print everything you want during this stage. Alternatively,
it is possible to make a duplicate stamp with the
second stage cut away so that the stamps can be used
again.
Image 3 shows the second stage of the print. Cut out
the next stage of your design into the original block
by removing more of the rubber and repeat the steps
above, using a darker colour, until the final print
has been achieved.
If you want to add further detail to your design, you
can make subsequent cuts to the stamp and use metallic
or opaque paints to accentuate areas of the design.
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 Prints
can be transferred onto fabric and scarves, paper, cards,
plant pots, book covers, felt and more!
See our cardmaking
project using Speedball Speedy Stamps.
Please note that results will vary depending on the
inks or paints used. We recommend that you follow the
manufacturer's instructions carefully |
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