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'''Stamping''', also called '''Rubberstamping''', is a [[craft]] in which some type of [[ink]] made of [[dye]] or [[pigment]] is applied to an [[image]] or [[pattern]] that has been [[carving|carved]], molded, or [[Vulcanization|vulcanized]], onto a sheet of [[rubber]]. The rubber is often mounted onto a more stable object such as a wood or an acrylic block produce a more solid instrument. |
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The [[ink]] coated rubberstamp is then pressed onto any type of [[Medium_%28disambiguation%29|media]] such that the [[color|colored]] [[image]] has now been transferred to the [[Medium_%28disambiguation%29|media]]. The [[Medium_%28disambiguation%29|medium]] is generally some type of [[fabric]] or [[paper]]. Other [[Medium_%28disambiguation%29|media]] used are: [[wood]], [[metal]], [[glass]], [[plastic]], [[Rock (geology)|rock]]. |
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The [[image]] may be embellished by the addition of [[chalk|chalks]], [[ink|inks]], [[paint|paints]], [[fiber|fibers]] and a variety of other [[ephemera]] and embellishments. |
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Many techniques are used in the [[art]] of [[stamping]] to create a variety of effects. Also, other materials besides [[rubber]] may be used to produce a stamp. |
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In addition, use of the stamping technique has become widely popular with the new [[scrapbooking]] craze. The variety of stamps available allow for different looks to any given page. Special ink pads can be purchased that allow for embossing and there are pens that can be used to ink stamp pads with a variety of colors for a multi-color look. Stamping is also often used in handmade [[cardmaking]]. |
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Latest revision as of 09:59, 13 July 2007
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