There has been some discussion recently about transferring of a drawn stamp
image onto the eraser or speed ball stamp medium.
I have been using a Dry transfer lettering tool called a burnisher. I draw
the image with a soft number two pencil on white bond paper. Once I have
the image like I want I go over the lines one more time to deposit as much
pencil as possible. I then place the image, drawing side down on the eraser
or rubber and use the burnishing tool to rub the back of the paper.
I have also printed an image off the computer, resized it to fit the stamp
and then used a pencil to outline the image and then transfer it the same
way.
I have had my tool for some time. It is used for dry transfer lettering. I
think I got it an art or electronics supply store.
This transfer method works better if you wipe the eraser or rubber with
alcohol first to clean the surface.
This is what the tool looks like,
http://www.tedpella.com/graphic_html/graphic8.htm
You might also be able to do this transfer with the blunt end of a dull
kitchen knife. The flat end of the burnisher is a flexable plastic and can
transfer an area of about 3/8 of an inch wide. The other tip is rounded and
about 1/16 of an inch across. You just keep rubbing until your image is
transfered onto the stamp. Then carve away...
Jay C.
The Jolly G-Man
Stamp image transfer
2 messages in this thread |
Started on 2000-10-27
Stamp image transfer
From: (ae4mk@1bigred.com) |
Date: 2000-10-27 10:47:06 UTC-04:00
RE: [LbNA] Stamp image transfer
From: Wendy Gault (wendygault@earthlink.net) |
Date: 2000-10-27 11:06:43 UTC-07:00
I love sharing techniques and materials so I'm going to add a little tid-bit
here.
I trace images on tracing paper off of whatever I like, including
photographs, graphics from magazines, etc., OR do my original drawing (very
rarely do I do this because I am not one of those who can draw well) on
tracing paper with a #2 or softer pencil. This works great for lettering
too.
Then I put the tracing paper drawing side down on the eraser or other
carving material and rub it down with my finger-nail (top or tip, doesn't
matter too much). It usually trasfers beautifully. The only time I have
had minor problems is when I lightly scetch the image instead of putting
down a fair amount of lead on the tracing paper.
Happy Letterboxing Everyone
Wendy
PS. The rubber stamp carving retreat (in Monticeto California), Stampfest,
is coming up the weekend before Thanks Giving. If anyone is interested call
A Stamp In The Hand 310 329-8555.
-----Original Message-----
From: ae4mk@1bigred.com [mailto:ae4mk@1bigred.com]
Sent: Friday, October 27, 2000 7:47 AM
To: letterbox-usa@egroups.com
Subject: [LbNA] Stamp image transfer
There has been some discussion recently about transferring of a drawn stamp
image onto the eraser or speed ball stamp medium.
I have been using a Dry transfer lettering tool called a burnisher. I draw
the image with a soft number two pencil on white bond paper. Once I have
the image like I want I go over the lines one more time to deposit as much
pencil as possible. I then place the image, drawing side down on the eraser
or rubber and use the burnishing tool to rub the back of the paper.
here.
I trace images on tracing paper off of whatever I like, including
photographs, graphics from magazines, etc., OR do my original drawing (very
rarely do I do this because I am not one of those who can draw well) on
tracing paper with a #2 or softer pencil. This works great for lettering
too.
Then I put the tracing paper drawing side down on the eraser or other
carving material and rub it down with my finger-nail (top or tip, doesn't
matter too much). It usually trasfers beautifully. The only time I have
had minor problems is when I lightly scetch the image instead of putting
down a fair amount of lead on the tracing paper.
Happy Letterboxing Everyone
Wendy
PS. The rubber stamp carving retreat (in Monticeto California), Stampfest,
is coming up the weekend before Thanks Giving. If anyone is interested call
A Stamp In The Hand 310 329-8555.
-----Original Message-----
From: ae4mk@1bigred.com [mailto:ae4mk@1bigred.com]
Sent: Friday, October 27, 2000 7:47 AM
To: letterbox-usa@egroups.com
Subject: [LbNA] Stamp image transfer
There has been some discussion recently about transferring of a drawn stamp
image onto the eraser or speed ball stamp medium.
I have been using a Dry transfer lettering tool called a burnisher. I draw
the image with a soft number two pencil on white bond paper. Once I have
the image like I want I go over the lines one more time to deposit as much
pencil as possible. I then place the image, drawing side down on the eraser
or rubber and use the burnishing tool to rub the back of the paper.