New to the list but i wanted to comment on a few of the topics in one
fell swoop.
a) removal of vandalized pages... I would take a bit of paper and some
tape, and provided the book is not wet, I would make an impromptu
modesty sleeve, with a message stating that the images in the sleeve
may not be intended for the eyes of little viewers. Then drop a note
to the placer, and let them know the deal.
b) stamp carving... truthfully, you can do a fine job with an old pink
pearl eraser, (of the white staedler ones) and a pointy (#10) X-acto
blade. I've been using the Speedball Easy-cut linoleum blocks. this
material is really soft and cuts like butter. As for the hard grey
burlap backed linoleum, I wouldn't recommend it, unless it is mounted
on a wood block, because it gets brittle when cold, and if used, or
dropped, it may snap, and damage the stamp. If you are looking for
nice carving tools try Graphic Chemical (
http://www.graphicchemical.com/ )
c)image transfer... you can take your image, color graphite pencil all
over the backside, place on your carving medium, and then trace your
design. Where you trace will transfer the image to the carving medium.
Though drawing directly on the medium with a ball point pen works just
as well.
d)image sharing... I haven't come across any image sharing... but I
will probably create a "friendship stamp" which is different than my
"letterbox stamp" or i would sign it differently... or something.
Here's to finding all you seek!
Sarah
On Apr 23, 2004, at 9:21 AM, ndnboxing wrote:
> According to the FAQ...
> "Should I Keep My Stamps Secret?
>
> It is Dartmoor tradition to keep your personal stamp secret,
> however I'm probably just about the only North American who follows
> this tradition these days, most people like to exchange personal
> images when they meet. Some people keep the box stamps secret and but
> most do not. I keep them secret because it adds mystery to the game,
> but it is up to you. Never scan other peoples' stamps you have found
> and post them to the Internet without the hiders' permission. Of
> course, showing your stamp book at a gathering in a pub is part of the
> fun ... :-)"
>
> Be careful sending out stamp images that you've found. A lot of people
> that plant lboxes do NOT want these images floating around without
> their permission. Personally, I wouldn't grant permission to send out
> my stamp images. The fun of it is finding the box and then seeing the
> stamp image.
>
> Just my opinion,
> Mark
>
>
> --- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, Hikers_n_ Hounds
>
> > But in the meantime I will mail you some of our images. i will
> certaily be glad to collect images here in the USA to send to you as
> well. But I am not a very good hunter! I go out every weekend but
> don't always find a box. Nevertheless, I will try. There are a lot of
> store bought stams used in the USA, do you want those images as well?
>
>
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