Crafts teacher Judy Ritchie covers inks and inking, papers, masking, borders, mats, embossing, punches, paper folding, and other 3-D effects in this all-inclusive look at rubber stamping. Full-color projects focus on the method, process, or idea under discussion. The book features 150 illustrations, a glossary, and a source guide.

This beautiful book provides a complete guide to printing with rubber stamps. Beginning with a foreword by the artist Rob Ryan and a short history of rubber stamping, it then explains the technical basics: how to cut your stamp, mask prints, make your own printing pads, clean your stamps (making more artwork as you do so!) and what equipment to use. At the heart of the book are forty inventive projects that will inspire readers to create their own rubber stamp art. These include making typefaces and repeat patterns, mail art, creating stickers and labels, printing on t-shirts, making portraits, and translucent and 3D prints. Also covered are other printing approaches such as roller printing, and printing with clay and plaster. This highly accessible book will appeal to creatives and crafters of all ages.

Readers will love this invaluable resource of 100 incredible ways for rubber stampers to create great cards and keepsake gifts for every occasion. Each of the 25 chapters focuses on a key technique or material, then features a range of four inspiring step-by-step card designs incorporating that theme. Readers will discover favorite techniques such as heat embossing and brayering, along with exciting new trends, including scrapbooking and hand-carved stamps. With 100 handy tips, one for each project, clear color photographs and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions rubber stampers will soon be on theirr way to perfect stamping every time!

Rubber stamping is a creative and colorful way to personalize greeting cards, invitations, and stationery, and even decorate a home with new designs on fabrics and frames, bowls and vases, walls and doors--the newest and most enjoyable way to make your stamp on the world. Acclaimed designer and teacher Dee Gruenig shows how to make rubber stamp designs of all shapes, colors, and textures. Full color.

A world of creative jewelry design at your fingertips! Now you can combine the self-expressive qualities of rubber stamping with the elegance of jewelry-making. It's easier than you think! Sharilyn Miller provides all of the tips and techniques you need inside. She clearly illustrates the basics of jewelry-making, then provides step-by-step guidelines for creating beautiful embellishments with rubber stamps and easy-to-find materials, including polymer clay, decorative fibers, shrink plastic, foam, copper and glass. You'll also find 20 exciting wearable art projects, complete with easy-to-follow instructions and attractive full-color photographs. Throughout, Miller helps you craft imaginative, attractive pieces of jewelry that are ready to wear or give as gifts!

MaryJo McGraw takes stamping a step further! Inside, she'll show you fun, fast and easy ways to create fancier greeting cards, cooler note cards and prettier invitations. &break;&break;Get stamping with more than 30 easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects, ranging from the cute to the wild - with even more "recipes" for exciting variations. You'll learn how to: &break;&break;Layer embossing powders to create smooth enamel, cobblestone, carved stone and other textures &break;Use versatile vellum to create any look you want from cute to country to ethnic &break;Add fresh elements to your cards with sealing wax and beadwork &break;Create a sense of nostalgia with antique finishes &break;Use clay to create beads, "fossils" and other ornaments for your cards &break;And lots more! &break;&break;Mix and match techniques for truly original results. Why, with all the possibilities?you'll have a virtual stamp attack!