erik/susan davis wrote:
> dan servatius wrote:
> I've been wondering if there is something like an electronic
> bulletin board that you could use to say, create a rubber
> stamp template. Several companies will give you an outlandishly
> low price if you order (red rubber) stamps on a big sheet like
> 10 X 10". I don't think it costs very much at all to order
> 'em that way, then cut 'em out and mount 'em yourself. I'd be
> willing to give this a try if others are interested in it.
> This is interesting..
> I remember, bak a few months ago, someone has a source of a very
> inexpensive "postmark" style stamp, i.e., text around a circle,
> but no "image" as part of it. I think the style of stamps with
> the circle of text and a graphic inside are really nice as a
> format.
Erik, I think what you're talking about was something Adrian had
talked about. In fact he'd showed a sample of one our stamps done
that way. But I think it would be cost prohibitive to use a British
supplier (because of postage). I know of a couple of domestic
suppliers. See
http://www.pclink.com/elf/stamps.htm
and look at the the three suppliers near the bottom of the page.
But there was another domestic supplier somebody had talked about
one time where you could get a large sheet done for a reasonable
price. The idea was to put as many images on the sheet as you
could fit. If you lay them out right you can fit a lot more
on the sheet. Then you cut them out and mount them yourself.
I thought this might work nice for us if we had like a
"community" clipboard area that we could paste images to and
when we get the sheet filled up I could submit it to a supplier.
Some suppliers work with GIF files. So you'd just contact the
supplier and you would say, "I need a red rubber sheet made from
the image at http://www.pclink.com/elf/rubber.htm"
(this is not a real link so don't click on it)
Then when it comes in you cut out the stamps, mount 'em up and
mail 'em out to people. Pretty cost effective I think. I'd
be willing to do the mounting and mailing (as time permits).
I think when you post an image this way you'd also need to
number it or ID it somehow so I'd know who to mail it to.
The other option is just to mail me the image on paper. I can
work with that just as easily.
What does anyone think about this?
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[L-USA] stamps
From: Daniel Servatius (elf@pclink.com) |
Date: 1999-04-12 15:49:57 UTC-05:00
[L-USA] Re: stamps
From: erik/susan davis (davisarc@wcvt.com) |
Date: 1999-04-12 16:56:49 UTC-07:00
Dan'l:
The concept of cutting apart a large stamp makes sense - do you have
any hard cost / size figures? If its reasonable enough, it would be a
good way to get a bunch done in one shot - if the savings / hassle are
less than doing individual ones locally. Hmmm--
I'll dig thru my letter archives to find the other "postmark" source,
however, it sounds iffy to carve red rubber.....
.....
Who says a letterbox "image" has to be made from only one stamp.
If the "postmark" circle is cheap enough (I seem to remember $3 or $4),
the "image" could be another, carved stamp. Stamp the text circle, stamp
the image in the circle. Use two colors even! ....
Dan'l, I realize we are going in two directions here - it'd come
together eventually
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The concept of cutting apart a large stamp makes sense - do you have
any hard cost / size figures? If its reasonable enough, it would be a
good way to get a bunch done in one shot - if the savings / hassle are
less than doing individual ones locally. Hmmm--
I'll dig thru my letter archives to find the other "postmark" source,
however, it sounds iffy to carve red rubber.....
Who says a letterbox "image" has to be made from only one stamp.
If the "postmark" circle is cheap enough (I seem to remember $3 or $4),
the "image" could be another, carved stamp. Stamp the text circle, stamp
the image in the circle. Use two colors even! ....
Dan'l, I realize we are going in two directions here - it'd come
together eventually
Erik
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[L-USA] Re: stamps
From: Daniel Servatius (elf@pclink.com) |
Date: 1999-04-12 20:23:45 UTC-05:00
erik/susan davis wrote:
> Dan'l:
> The concept of cutting apart a large stamp makes sense - do you have
> any hard cost / size figures? If its reasonable enough, it would be a
> good way to get a bunch done in one shot - if the savings / hassle are
> less than doing individual ones locally. Hmmm--
I think the savings is significant if I remember it correctly. I just
don't remember who does this. Does anyone know who makes sheets like
10 X 10" or 12 X 12" in red rubber?
> I'll dig thru my letter archives to find the other "postmark" source,
> however, it sounds iffy to carve red rubber.....
That's true, at least that's what I hear. But the thing about having a
circle part or component in which you could place another image perhaps
in a different color (you talk about this below)... well, that may be
one
way to use the sheet, to set up some images that could be reused as
parts
to other images. In other words, you could compose your image from
various
sizes of circles, boxes or whatnot (with text inside of them or not).
See attach. for a (bad) example.
I know that reordering an image that has already been cast is very
inexpensive. This way you could combine hand-carved, store bought,
or other types of stamps and be creative with them. People may want
to do this with the stamp imprint they leave behind. Well, I guess
you could put a composite set of stamps in the box too -- that would
mean we'd want to carry to stamp pads perhaps if we want to get the
two color effect.
> Who says a letterbox "image" has to be made from only one stamp.
> If the "postmark" circle is cheap enough (I seem to remember $3 or $4),
> the "image" could be another, carved stamp. Stamp the text circle, stamp
> the image in the circle. Use two colors even! ....
I think doing it like I described would bring the price down quite a bit
from $3.00 to perhaps $1.00 or less.
> Dan'l, I realize we are going in two directions here - it'd come
> together eventually
Seems together already...
Dan'l
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> Dan'l:
> The concept of cutting apart a large stamp makes sense - do you have
> any hard cost / size figures? If its reasonable enough, it would be a
> good way to get a bunch done in one shot - if the savings / hassle are
> less than doing individual ones locally. Hmmm--
I think the savings is significant if I remember it correctly. I just
don't remember who does this. Does anyone know who makes sheets like
10 X 10" or 12 X 12" in red rubber?
> I'll dig thru my letter archives to find the other "postmark" source,
> however, it sounds iffy to carve red rubber.....
That's true, at least that's what I hear. But the thing about having a
circle part or component in which you could place another image perhaps
in a different color (you talk about this below)... well, that may be
one
way to use the sheet, to set up some images that could be reused as
parts
to other images. In other words, you could compose your image from
various
sizes of circles, boxes or whatnot (with text inside of them or not).
See attach. for a (bad) example.
I know that reordering an image that has already been cast is very
inexpensive. This way you could combine hand-carved, store bought,
or other types of stamps and be creative with them. People may want
to do this with the stamp imprint they leave behind. Well, I guess
you could put a composite set of stamps in the box too -- that would
mean we'd want to carry to stamp pads perhaps if we want to get the
two color effect.
> Who says a letterbox "image" has to be made from only one stamp.
> If the "postmark" circle is cheap enough (I seem to remember $3 or $4),
> the "image" could be another, carved stamp. Stamp the text circle, stamp
> the image in the circle. Use two colors even! ....
I think doing it like I described would bring the price down quite a bit
from $3.00 to perhaps $1.00 or less.
> Dan'l, I realize we are going in two directions here - it'd come
> together eventually
Seems together already...
Dan'l
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[L-USA] Re: stamps
From: (MixtMedia@aol.com) |
Date: 1999-04-13 13:44:46 UTC-04:00
In a message dated 4/12/99 8:25:26 PM Central Daylight Time, elf@pclink.com
writes:
> In other words, you could compose your image from
> various sizes of circles, boxes or whatnot (with text inside
> of them or not).
This is a cool idea, but I wonder if it might not negate the notion
of making stamps individual (by maker, date, place, or subject...).
Maybe I am misunderstanding what you are proposing here, but
perhaps it would work better to have individuals design their own
circle or other shape stamps, to go with certain sets or themes.
Wouldn't save as much money, but then it wouldn't be so generic.
For example, the theme I was working on the other day (and gave
up on the text) was for Wis. wildflowers.
So I might have made into rubber four circles with the text:
"Elvehjem Woods * Wildflowers * 1999 *".
Then I could carve the flower rounds to stamp inside the circles
from carving material. The box would carry the two stamps.
This would be an option for handcarving aficionados and perfect
if you could get a big discount for text only stamps. (Only
difficulty is getting good registration if you happen to mount
your carving on wood, or don't cut the material itself into a
circle shape.)
The problem with ordering a sheet of rubber with text only inside
shapes would be that you'd be wasting the rubber space inside
the commercial stamp. If it didn't bother you to have a commercial
stamp made of your carving, you could just have the stamp made
with the carving image in place. This would crimp unique placement,
but two or more colors could still be stamped if one carries markers
in addition to stamp pads. Or maybe you could do two or more
shapes: one large square, a smaller circle that would fit inside it,
and then one with just text or image in the middle for another stamp,
for example, then most of the rubber inside wouldn't be wasted, and
you'd have three stamps for the price of one!
Just thinking out loud....
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writes:
> In other words, you could compose your image from
> various sizes of circles, boxes or whatnot (with text inside
> of them or not).
This is a cool idea, but I wonder if it might not negate the notion
of making stamps individual (by maker, date, place, or subject...).
Maybe I am misunderstanding what you are proposing here, but
perhaps it would work better to have individuals design their own
circle or other shape stamps, to go with certain sets or themes.
Wouldn't save as much money, but then it wouldn't be so generic.
For example, the theme I was working on the other day (and gave
up on the text) was for Wis. wildflowers.
So I might have made into rubber four circles with the text:
"Elvehjem Woods * Wildflowers * 1999 *".
Then I could carve the flower rounds to stamp inside the circles
from carving material. The box would carry the two stamps.
This would be an option for handcarving aficionados and perfect
if you could get a big discount for text only stamps. (Only
difficulty is getting good registration if you happen to mount
your carving on wood, or don't cut the material itself into a
circle shape.)
The problem with ordering a sheet of rubber with text only inside
shapes would be that you'd be wasting the rubber space inside
the commercial stamp. If it didn't bother you to have a commercial
stamp made of your carving, you could just have the stamp made
with the carving image in place. This would crimp unique placement,
but two or more colors could still be stamped if one carries markers
in addition to stamp pads. Or maybe you could do two or more
shapes: one large square, a smaller circle that would fit inside it,
and then one with just text or image in the middle for another stamp,
for example, then most of the rubber inside wouldn't be wasted, and
you'd have three stamps for the price of one!
Just thinking out loud....
Deborah
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[L-USA] Re: stamps
From: Daniel Servatius (elf@pclink.com) |
Date: 1999-04-13 21:08:44 UTC-05:00
MixtMedia@aol.com wrote:
> elf@pclink.com wrote:
> > In other words, you could compose your image from
> > various sizes of circles, boxes or whatnot (with text inside
> > of them or not).
>
> This is a cool idea, but I wonder if it might not negate the notion
> of making stamps individual (by maker, date, place, or subject...).
Well, it would not suit every purpose, that's for sure.
> Maybe I am misunderstanding what you are proposing here, but
> perhaps it would work better to have individuals design their own
> circle or other shape stamps, to go with certain sets or themes.
> Wouldn't save as much money, but then it wouldn't be so generic.
I think the savings comes two ways. One way is to order a sheet
in which you have preaaranged the images in an economic fashion.
You can do this with original images. The other way is to reorder.
The price seems to drop dramatically when you reorder because the
main cost is in the original engraving. Even still, you can
arrange images on a sheet even for a one time order and save
money. You'll get more stamps per square that way than you would
otherwise.
Having standard images though, that could be "composed" on the
fly is still sort of intriguing I think, esp. for the artists.
Mixing and matching hand-carved and manufactured stamps might
be fun too, using different colors, etc...
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> elf@pclink.com wrote:
> > In other words, you could compose your image from
> > various sizes of circles, boxes or whatnot (with text inside
> > of them or not).
>
> This is a cool idea, but I wonder if it might not negate the notion
> of making stamps individual (by maker, date, place, or subject...).
Well, it would not suit every purpose, that's for sure.
> Maybe I am misunderstanding what you are proposing here, but
> perhaps it would work better to have individuals design their own
> circle or other shape stamps, to go with certain sets or themes.
> Wouldn't save as much money, but then it wouldn't be so generic.
I think the savings comes two ways. One way is to order a sheet
in which you have preaaranged the images in an economic fashion.
You can do this with original images. The other way is to reorder.
The price seems to drop dramatically when you reorder because the
main cost is in the original engraving. Even still, you can
arrange images on a sheet even for a one time order and save
money. You'll get more stamps per square that way than you would
otherwise.
Having standard images though, that could be "composed" on the
fly is still sort of intriguing I think, esp. for the artists.
Mixing and matching hand-carved and manufactured stamps might
be fun too, using different colors, etc...
Dan
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From: Linda Kuzyk (lindakuzyk@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2001-07-21 07:03:11 UTC-07:00
I need advice. A thought occured to me as I was
planning my next LB planting. If I place the same
stamp imprint in each of our boxes, then that would
mean that the person finding them would get the same
stamp imprint for their notebooks for each find. That
led me to wonder if I was doing the right thing by
placing the same carving (stamp imprint) in each box.
Are people are recording # of letterboxes found or #
of different stamp imprints found, if they are trying
to earn a badge, for example...(like a badge for every
100..). Can you help me with that concern before I
carve any more? Thanks, Linda of PetLinK
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planning my next LB planting. If I place the same
stamp imprint in each of our boxes, then that would
mean that the person finding them would get the same
stamp imprint for their notebooks for each find. That
led me to wonder if I was doing the right thing by
placing the same carving (stamp imprint) in each box.
Are people are recording # of letterboxes found or #
of different stamp imprints found, if they are trying
to earn a badge, for example...(like a badge for every
100..). Can you help me with that concern before I
carve any more? Thanks, Linda of PetLinK
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From: Bill (bburk@worldnet.att.net) |
Date: 2001-07-21 15:20:25 UTC
Linda,
Traditional, each box has it's own stamp design. I feel that part of
my 'reward' for finding the box, is to see another example of that
boxer's carving. Some are very imaginative, some simple, some follow
a theme. But all are an insight, to some degree, to the person doing
the carving. It matters not if the best you can do is stick figures;
they too have style and personality and convey the message of the
box.
----
Bill
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., Linda Kuzyk wrote:
> I need advice. A thought occured to me as I was
> planning my next LB planting. If I place the same
> stamp imprint in each of our boxes, then that would
> mean that the person finding them would get the same
> stamp imprint for their notebooks for each find. That
> led me to wonder if I was doing the right thing by
> placing the same carving (stamp imprint) in each box.
> Are people are recording # of letterboxes found or #
> of different stamp imprints found, if they are trying
> to earn a badge, for example...(like a badge for every
> 100..). Can you help me with that concern before I
> carve any more? Thanks, Linda of PetLinK
>
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Traditional, each box has it's own stamp design. I feel that part of
my 'reward' for finding the box, is to see another example of that
boxer's carving. Some are very imaginative, some simple, some follow
a theme. But all are an insight, to some degree, to the person doing
the carving. It matters not if the best you can do is stick figures;
they too have style and personality and convey the message of the
box.
----
Bill
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., Linda Kuzyk
> I need advice. A thought occured to me as I was
> planning my next LB planting. If I place the same
> stamp imprint in each of our boxes, then that would
> mean that the person finding them would get the same
> stamp imprint for their notebooks for each find. That
> led me to wonder if I was doing the right thing by
> placing the same carving (stamp imprint) in each box.
> Are people are recording # of letterboxes found or #
> of different stamp imprints found, if they are trying
> to earn a badge, for example...(like a badge for every
> 100..). Can you help me with that concern before I
> carve any more? Thanks, Linda of PetLinK
>
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Re: [LbNA] Re: stamps
From: Linda Kuzyk (lindakuzyk@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2001-07-21 08:55:14 UTC-07:00
Thanks, Bill. It's coming together, now. OK, so I
carry around my stamp pad and my own stamp. That will
be the one that stays the same...my "signature," if
you will. That gets stamped on the LB's that I find.
The LB's that I plant will each have a different
design, so the boxers that find mine will have a
different design in each separate box to stamp in the
notebook that they carry with them. Please tell me if
I still haven't gotten it quite right! I will only
have to re-do two letterboxes, so it could be worse!
;-) Thanks, Linda
--- Bill wrote:
> Linda,
> Traditional, each box has it's own stamp design. I
> feel that part of
> my 'reward' for finding the box, is to see another
> example of that
> boxer's carving. Some are very imaginative, some
> simple, some follow
> a theme. But all are an insight, to some degree, to
> the person doing
> the carving. It matters not if the best you can do
> is stick figures;
> they too have style and personality and convey the
> message of the
> box.
> ----
> Bill
>
>
> --- In letterbox-usa@y..., Linda Kuzyk
> wrote:
> > I need advice. A thought occured to me as I was
> > planning my next LB planting. If I place the same
> > stamp imprint in each of our boxes, then that
> would
> > mean that the person finding them would get the
> same
> > stamp imprint for their notebooks for each find.
> That
> > led me to wonder if I was doing the right thing by
> > placing the same carving (stamp imprint) in each
> box.
> > Are people are recording # of letterboxes found or
> #
> > of different stamp imprints found, if they are
> trying
> > to earn a badge, for example...(like a badge for
> every
> > 100..). Can you help me with that concern before
> I
> > carve any more? Thanks, Linda of PetLinK
> >
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carry around my stamp pad and my own stamp. That will
be the one that stays the same...my "signature," if
you will. That gets stamped on the LB's that I find.
The LB's that I plant will each have a different
design, so the boxers that find mine will have a
different design in each separate box to stamp in the
notebook that they carry with them. Please tell me if
I still haven't gotten it quite right! I will only
have to re-do two letterboxes, so it could be worse!
;-) Thanks, Linda
--- Bill
> Linda,
> Traditional, each box has it's own stamp design. I
> feel that part of
> my 'reward' for finding the box, is to see another
> example of that
> boxer's carving. Some are very imaginative, some
> simple, some follow
> a theme. But all are an insight, to some degree, to
> the person doing
> the carving. It matters not if the best you can do
> is stick figures;
> they too have style and personality and convey the
> message of the
> box.
> ----
> Bill
>
>
> --- In letterbox-usa@y..., Linda Kuzyk
>
> > I need advice. A thought occured to me as I was
> > planning my next LB planting. If I place the same
> > stamp imprint in each of our boxes, then that
> would
> > mean that the person finding them would get the
> same
> > stamp imprint for their notebooks for each find.
> That
> > led me to wonder if I was doing the right thing by
> > placing the same carving (stamp imprint) in each
> box.
> > Are people are recording # of letterboxes found or
> #
> > of different stamp imprints found, if they are
> trying
> > to earn a badge, for example...(like a badge for
> every
> > 100..). Can you help me with that concern before
> I
> > carve any more? Thanks, Linda of PetLinK
> >
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Re: [LbNA] Re: stamps
From: Chip Goss (kancamangusdabull@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2001-07-21 12:19:43 UTC-07:00
Linda,
I think you have it. Think of it in this light: Just
as you have your very own personality and your
personal stamp should show that in some way to some
degree, so does each individual site have it's own
degree. As for a park with a specific logo where you
want to plant more than one , you could carve that
logo with numbers on it to delineate a different find
"wackyworld park 1, wacky world park 2...)
Just what I do....
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I think you have it. Think of it in this light: Just
as you have your very own personality and your
personal stamp should show that in some way to some
degree, so does each individual site have it's own
degree. As for a park with a specific logo where you
want to plant more than one , you could carve that
logo with numbers on it to delineate a different find
"wackyworld park 1, wacky world park 2...)
Just what I do....
Chip
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From: (samanark@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2001-07-21 20:04:33 UTC
Yeah Linda, You have got it now! I really like to find different
stamps and I prefer to find homemade stamps to storebought ones. I
did find one series of stamps (all in the same park and planted by
the same person) that was the same image but turned different
ways..different points of view as it were.
--Amanda from Seattle
Linda Kuzyk wrote:
OK, so I
> carry around my stamp pad and my own stamp. That will
> be the one that stays the same...my "signature,"
That gets stamped on the LB's that I find.
> The LB's that I plant will each have a different
> design, so the boxers that find mine will have a
> different design in each separate box to stamp in the
> notebook that they carry with them. Please tell me if
> I still haven't gotten it quite right! I will only
> have to re-do two letterboxes, so it could be worse!
> --- Bill wrote:
> > Linda,
> > Traditional, each box has it's own stamp design. I
> > feel that part of
> > my 'reward' for finding the box, is to see another
> > example of that
> > boxer's carving.
> >
> >
stamps and I prefer to find homemade stamps to storebought ones. I
did find one series of stamps (all in the same park and planted by
the same person) that was the same image but turned different
ways..different points of view as it were.
--Amanda from Seattle
Linda Kuzyk
OK, so I
> carry around my stamp pad and my own stamp. That will
> be the one that stays the same...my "signature,"
That gets stamped on the LB's that I find.
> The LB's that I plant will each have a different
> design, so the boxers that find mine will have a
> different design in each separate box to stamp in the
> notebook that they carry with them. Please tell me if
> I still haven't gotten it quite right! I will only
> have to re-do two letterboxes, so it could be worse!
> --- Bill
> > Linda,
> > Traditional, each box has it's own stamp design. I
> > feel that part of
> > my 'reward' for finding the box, is to see another
> > example of that
> > boxer's carving.
> >
> >
stamps
From: (Fireflylight@aol.com) |
Date: 2002-08-06 22:51:26 UTC-04:00
It's official... I've become obsessive-compulsive about carving stamps. I'm loving it!
Here's the question...
I have found some pink material made by Speedball - I think it's called Speedy Stamp. So far, it is my favorite thing to carve in. Erasers are good, but they are slightly too small for me. The problem with Speedy Stamp is that it is kind of expensive. $6.00 for a piece that is about 3x6".
Has anyone discovered anything cheaper and equally as good?
On one stamp carver's website, she suggested using sheets of plumber's gasket. Does anyone know what this stuff is? I spent a fruitless half hour wandering the aisles of Home Depot looking for it. I just could not bring myself to ask the big burly home improvement guys for it for fear they would ask me what I needed for!
"Are you doing some plumbing, ma'am?"
"Um... no, I'm carving rubber stamps so I can go hide them in the woods.."
It was just not a conversation I wanted to have!
So, anyways...
Any suggestions would be appreciated!
Thanks!
Coleen
F6P4
Here's the question...
I have found some pink material made by Speedball - I think it's called Speedy Stamp. So far, it is my favorite thing to carve in. Erasers are good, but they are slightly too small for me. The problem with Speedy Stamp is that it is kind of expensive. $6.00 for a piece that is about 3x6".
Has anyone discovered anything cheaper and equally as good?
On one stamp carver's website, she suggested using sheets of plumber's gasket. Does anyone know what this stuff is? I spent a fruitless half hour wandering the aisles of Home Depot looking for it. I just could not bring myself to ask the big burly home improvement guys for it for fear they would ask me what I needed for!
"Are you doing some plumbing, ma'am?"
"Um... no, I'm carving rubber stamps so I can go hide them in the woods.."
It was just not a conversation I wanted to have!
So, anyways...
Any suggestions would be appreciated!
Thanks!
Coleen
F6P4
Re: stamps
From: dvn2rckr (dvn2rckr@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2002-08-07 03:19:53 UTC
Fireflylight,
I certainly understand where you're coming from. I had my husband
do the Home Depot/Lowe's thing, too. He avoided the plumbing
question but managed to learn that these stores in our area no
longer carry the plumber's gaskets.
My mother, on the other hand, was more successful at Michael's (the
craft suppy store). She found something in the rubber stamping
section (go figure) that seemed like similar stuff for 99 cents a
sheet and it comes in multiple colors. I wasn't with her so I can't
verify if it will work very well for stamping but it's worth a
shot... There are other stores that might carry the stuff, too--
like Hobby Lobby or Jo-Ann Fabrics (etc.) stores.
Hope this helps,
dvn2r ckr
F15P6X4
I certainly understand where you're coming from. I had my husband
do the Home Depot/Lowe's thing, too. He avoided the plumbing
question but managed to learn that these stores in our area no
longer carry the plumber's gaskets.
My mother, on the other hand, was more successful at Michael's (the
craft suppy store). She found something in the rubber stamping
section (go figure) that seemed like similar stuff for 99 cents a
sheet and it comes in multiple colors. I wasn't with her so I can't
verify if it will work very well for stamping but it's worth a
shot... There are other stores that might carry the stuff, too--
like Hobby Lobby or Jo-Ann Fabrics (etc.) stores.
Hope this helps,
dvn2r ckr
F15P6X4
Re: [LbNA] stamps
From: Gwen & Don Jackson (foxsecurity@earthlink.net) |
Date: 2002-08-06 20:20:47 UTC-07:00
Coleen , you might want to try PZ KUT . While
I like the pink stuff best ,PZ KUT is more cost efficient . You can order some
from Stampeaz at the site listed in our FAQ section under supplies,
Don F33 P46 X4 C2
----- Original Message -----From: Fireflylight@aol.comSent: Tuesday, August 06, 2002 7:51 PMSubject: [LbNA] stampsIt's official... I've become obsessive-compulsive about carving stamps. I'm loving it!
Here's the question...
I have found some pink material made by Speedball - I think it's called Speedy Stamp. So far, it is my favorite thing to carve in. Erasers are good, but they are slightly too small for me. The problem with Speedy Stamp is that it is kind of expensive. $6.00 for a piece that is about 3x6".
Has anyone discovered anything cheaper and equally as good?
On one stamp carver's website, she suggested using sheets of plumber's gasket. Does anyone know what this stuff is? I spent a fruitless half hour wandering the aisles of Home Depot looking for it. I just could not bring myself to ask the big burly home improvement guys for it for fear they would ask me what I needed for!
"Are you doing some plumbing, ma'am?"
"Um... no, I'm carving rubber stamps so I can go hide them in the woods.."
It was just not a conversation I wanted to have!
So, anyways...
Any suggestions would be appreciated!
Thanks!
Coleen
F6P4
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Re: [LbNA] stamps
From: Susan/Erik Davis (davisarc@DavisVermont.com) |
Date: 2002-08-07 00:34:22 UTC-04:00
Try Aubuchon Hardware. Ask for red rubber plumbers gasket. Also, sometimes you find it in auto supply stores if they cater to antique cars. Don't be afraid of the burly plumber guys, they love rescuing ladies in distress AND they might just be captivated by a boyish treasure hunt.
The foam found in Michaels for $0.99 is most likely "fun foam" which can be cut with scissors or an exactos but is pretty hard to cut as it tends to tear. BUT, it makes fairly good squishy backing material required for mounting red rubber face material!
Mounting a stamp is not required for thick erasers but is necessary
for materials thinner than 3/8". Do this:
- Carve your image.
- Cut a piece of fun foam slightly larger than your image.
- cut a piece of hard base material like plywood, small ceramic tiles, thin planks, fancy acrylic handles, hand turned wooden lathe shapes, precut plywood shapes found in many craft stores, or any other handle close to the size but just a hair bigger than the stamp.
- Using rubber cement or Golden's acrylic gel medium (if you're not a serious painter you'll gasp at the cost), apply a coat to the fun foam and the previously carved image, let dry to a haze and press together on a flat surface with hand pressure for a minute. CAREFULLY, run the exacto blade around the edge of the carving just through the excess glue and rub off the extra on the surface of the fun foam. Then, trim the foam so that there is no more than 1/8" around the edge of the stamp.
- If your stamp backer is a wooden board or plywood you can now stamp the image onto the board before you apply the stamp to its face. Later you can polyurethane over the image to preserve the stamp.
- If you have stamped your backer: Line up the carving with the image so it faces the same direction.
- Repeat the glue process to apply the image and squishy backing to the hard stamp backing.
- Make sure to stamp your own book before casting your work to the winds!!!
- Enjoy,
- Susan
Re: [LbNA] stamps
From: (Fireflylight@aol.com) |
Date: 2002-08-07 00:52:14 UTC-04:00
thanks for the info! I've never heard of Aubuchon Hardware, so I don't think there is one near me. (I'm in MD.) But there are a few other hardware stores nearby that I can venture into! I appreciate the more detailed description, that will help.
Thanks again!
Coleen
Thanks again!
Coleen
Re: [LbNA] stamps
From: A.D. (alwayschaos@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2002-08-07 04:48:47 UTC-07:00
I have found plumbers gasket at both Home Depot and
Lowes (I have also found that the salespeople don't
always know what you're talking about, either, lol).
I really didn't like the plumber's gasket. I had a
hard time carving it (with the speedball cutters) and
it didn't take the ink as well as other mediums. On
the other hand, my friend got a beautiful stamp out of
her effort and seemed to like it pretty well.
Keep an eye out at Micheals. We got large pieces of
Speedy Cut (I think they were about 12"x12") on sale
for $2. Could have been a closeout, I don't know. We
bought all we could in the Va.Bch area but I don't
have a Michaels here.
Enasco has the Safety cut fairly cheap (thanks to
whomever suggested them). You can get 25 lbs of it
for about $25. This stuff carves like butter but can
be crumbly for some. You'll find it under arts and
crafts, printmaking materials.
http://www.enasco.com
Trish also suggested Dick Blick for the larger
erasers. They have stores about the country as well
as the website.
Hope that helps!
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Lowes (I have also found that the salespeople don't
always know what you're talking about, either, lol).
I really didn't like the plumber's gasket. I had a
hard time carving it (with the speedball cutters) and
it didn't take the ink as well as other mediums. On
the other hand, my friend got a beautiful stamp out of
her effort and seemed to like it pretty well.
Keep an eye out at Micheals. We got large pieces of
Speedy Cut (I think they were about 12"x12") on sale
for $2. Could have been a closeout, I don't know. We
bought all we could in the Va.Bch area but I don't
have a Michaels here.
Enasco has the Safety cut fairly cheap (thanks to
whomever suggested them). You can get 25 lbs of it
for about $25. This stuff carves like butter but can
be crumbly for some. You'll find it under arts and
crafts, printmaking materials.
http://www.enasco.com
Trish also suggested Dick Blick for the larger
erasers. They have stores about the country as well
as the website.
Hope that helps!
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Re: stamps
From: trishkri (trishkri@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2002-08-07 12:31:43 UTC
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., "A.D." wrote:
>
> Trish also suggested Dick Blick for the larger
> erasers. They have stores about the country as well
> as the website.
>
Actually, I don't like the Dick Blick carving material that much. My
all time preference is for the Staedtler MarsCarve. I have had good
luck ordering it or the erasers from Duall in MI. Plus their
shipping charges are reasonable. Many stamp stores also carry it
(Stampeaz, etc). It is EXPENSIVE but Staedtler does make one size
that is affordable .5x4x4 for $2.60. It carves wonderfully, takes an
edge without crumbling and is thick enough that it doesn't need to be
mounted.
http://www.duall.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?
Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=duall&Category_Code=I
BTW, I solved the transfer problem for inkjet images - buy cheap
replacement cartridges that don't use waterproof ink :-( . Nothing
worse than leaving clues next to your waterbottle and finding them
totally illegible. On the bright side I don't have to worry about
solvents or access to a laser printer...
Trish
>
> Trish also suggested Dick Blick for the larger
> erasers. They have stores about the country as well
> as the website.
>
Actually, I don't like the Dick Blick carving material that much. My
all time preference is for the Staedtler MarsCarve. I have had good
luck ordering it or the erasers from Duall in MI. Plus their
shipping charges are reasonable. Many stamp stores also carry it
(Stampeaz, etc). It is EXPENSIVE but Staedtler does make one size
that is affordable .5x4x4 for $2.60. It carves wonderfully, takes an
edge without crumbling and is thick enough that it doesn't need to be
mounted.
http://www.duall.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?
Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=duall&Category_Code=I
BTW, I solved the transfer problem for inkjet images - buy cheap
replacement cartridges that don't use waterproof ink :-( . Nothing
worse than leaving clues next to your waterbottle and finding them
totally illegible. On the bright side I don't have to worry about
solvents or access to a laser printer...
Trish
Re: stamps
From: drewclan11 (drewclan@aol.com) |
Date: 2002-08-07 17:29:09 UTC
Hey, Pete and I are big burly guys and we talk endlessly about
tupperware...
I'm sure you'll get a bunch of replies, but here's mine (and I do
love to hang out at our local Home Depot plumbing department, where
the most knowlegeable "Homer" is a petite woman, so EVERY question
feels like a dumb one...)
I thought the plumber's gasket stunk. I mean, not aromatically, but
as carving material. It more ripped than carved...it might be better
for etching, and that could open a whole new artistic world with
brayers and special inks and hand made papers...
Ever since TrishK turned me on to it, I've been addicted
to "Staedtler Mastercarve Artist Carving Block." It's cheaper than
the speedball and indeed "cuts like butter." Not to promote one
source over another, but it's easy to get at dick blick. (And the
Essex Lady stamp shop here in CT stocks it as well for the lucky
locals). It comes in giant sheets and takes the pencil well (we draw
our images on before cutting). It's thick enough to stand on it's own
without backing and so far seems to hold up to use and weather very
well. Try it at:
http://www.dickblick.com/zz404/00/products.asp?param=0&ig_id=5195
See you in the lumber aisles,
Jay in CT
tupperware...
I'm sure you'll get a bunch of replies, but here's mine (and I do
love to hang out at our local Home Depot plumbing department, where
the most knowlegeable "Homer" is a petite woman, so EVERY question
feels like a dumb one...)
I thought the plumber's gasket stunk. I mean, not aromatically, but
as carving material. It more ripped than carved...it might be better
for etching, and that could open a whole new artistic world with
brayers and special inks and hand made papers...
Ever since TrishK turned me on to it, I've been addicted
to "Staedtler Mastercarve Artist Carving Block." It's cheaper than
the speedball and indeed "cuts like butter." Not to promote one
source over another, but it's easy to get at dick blick. (And the
Essex Lady stamp shop here in CT stocks it as well for the lucky
locals). It comes in giant sheets and takes the pencil well (we draw
our images on before cutting). It's thick enough to stand on it's own
without backing and so far seems to hold up to use and weather very
well. Try it at:
http://www.dickblick.com/zz404/00/products.asp?param=0&ig_id=5195
See you in the lumber aisles,
Jay in CT
Re: stamps
From: trishkri (trishkri@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2002-08-07 19:57:56 UTC
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., "drewclan11" wrote:
Not to promote one
> source over another, but it's easy to get at dick blick. (And the
> Essex Lady stamp shop here in CT stocks it as well for the lucky
> locals). It comes in giant sheets and takes the pencil well (we
draw
> our images on before cutting). It's thick enough to stand on it's
own
> without backing and so far seems to hold up to use and weather very
> well. Try it at:
>
> http://www.dickblick.com/zz404/00/products.asp?param=0&ig_id=5195
>
> See you in the lumber aisles,
> Jay in CT
I have to admit that I had never noticed that DB carries the
Staedtler and at better prices! I liked the package of 27 small
stamps. Hmmm... I have ordered the EZ cut there but don't like the
way that it carves and didn't realize they carried anything else.
Trish (who still has a few sheets of untouched carving material and a
backlog of stamps to carve)
Not to promote one
> source over another, but it's easy to get at dick blick. (And the
> Essex Lady stamp shop here in CT stocks it as well for the lucky
> locals). It comes in giant sheets and takes the pencil well (we
draw
> our images on before cutting). It's thick enough to stand on it's
own
> without backing and so far seems to hold up to use and weather very
> well. Try it at:
>
> http://www.dickblick.com/zz404/00/products.asp?param=0&ig_id=5195
>
> See you in the lumber aisles,
> Jay in CT
I have to admit that I had never noticed that DB carries the
Staedtler and at better prices! I liked the package of 27 small
stamps. Hmmm... I have ordered the EZ cut there but don't like the
way that it carves and didn't realize they carried anything else.
Trish (who still has a few sheets of untouched carving material and a
backlog of stamps to carve)
Re: stamps
From: trishkri (trishkri@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2002-08-07 19:57:59 UTC
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., "drewclan11" wrote:
Not to promote one
> source over another, but it's easy to get at dick blick. (And the
> Essex Lady stamp shop here in CT stocks it as well for the lucky
> locals). It comes in giant sheets and takes the pencil well (we
draw
> our images on before cutting). It's thick enough to stand on it's
own
> without backing and so far seems to hold up to use and weather very
> well. Try it at:
>
> http://www.dickblick.com/zz404/00/products.asp?param=0&ig_id=5195
>
> See you in the lumber aisles,
> Jay in CT
I have to admit that I had never noticed that DB carries the
Staedtler and at better prices! I liked the package of 27 small
stamps. Hmmm... I have ordered the EZ cut there but don't like the
way that it carves and didn't realize they carried anything else.
Trish (who still has a few sheets of untouched carving material and a
backlog of stamps to carve)
Not to promote one
> source over another, but it's easy to get at dick blick. (And the
> Essex Lady stamp shop here in CT stocks it as well for the lucky
> locals). It comes in giant sheets and takes the pencil well (we
draw
> our images on before cutting). It's thick enough to stand on it's
own
> without backing and so far seems to hold up to use and weather very
> well. Try it at:
>
> http://www.dickblick.com/zz404/00/products.asp?param=0&ig_id=5195
>
> See you in the lumber aisles,
> Jay in CT
I have to admit that I had never noticed that DB carries the
Staedtler and at better prices! I liked the package of 27 small
stamps. Hmmm... I have ordered the EZ cut there but don't like the
way that it carves and didn't realize they carried anything else.
Trish (who still has a few sheets of untouched carving material and a
backlog of stamps to carve)
Re: [LbNA] stamps
From: RUFIS T BUDSTER (budster2@juno.com) |
Date: 2002-08-07 17:41:03 UTC-04:00
Ditto on the help with the rubber stamps, will pass the info to my
"better half " ,Jill, who has the artistic requirements!
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Re: [LbNA] Re: stamps
From: MadMary (madmary@cox.net) |
Date: 2002-08-08 17:53:38 UTC-04:00
----- Original Message -----
From: "drewclan11"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2002 1:29 PM
Subject: [LbNA] Re: stamps
...snip...
> Ever since TrishK turned me on to it, I've been addicted
> to "Staedtler Mastercarve Artist Carving Block." It's cheaper than
> the speedball and indeed "cuts like butter." Not to promote one
> source over another, but it's easy to get at dick blick.
...snip
Thanks for the info, Jay.
I checked out dick blick (what a name!) online, and they're asking $22.99
plus shipping for a 9 x 12 x 3/4 sheet of Staedtler Mastercarve. My cousin
found 6 1/2 x 11 x 1/3 Speedy-cut in Providence (RI) for $8.95. I wasn't
thrilled with the crumbly nature of speedy-cut, but the only other material
I could find was 3/4 x 2 1/4 vinyl erasers...the Michaels in Warwick carries
no carving supplies at all, and the other big craft store (I can't remember
the name to save my life...) was phasing out carving supplies, but dug up
some linoleum tools from the back room for me. Is the Staedtler worth the
extra money? Does it carve more like the vinyl (which I found much easier)?
Should I start planning a letterboxing/supply run out to the wild, wild west
(CT)?
I also have a general opinion question... I spend many, many hours carving
a celtic design stamp with the idea of using it as a box stamp some day. I
liked it enough that I want to use it as my personal stamp; however, it's
quite big... it's a circle measuring 2 3/4" across. I used it in the ASA
pond letterbox in Peacedale (RI), and it and my dog's stamp pretty much
filled the log's page (3x5 index card) with just enough room left for our
names and date. I noticed that just about everyone else had either a small
commercial stamp or an eraser sized carved stamp. Since any other people I
may go boxing with will spill onto a second page of the log, will I be
considered a space-hog if I continue using this stamp?
Thanks for any feedback.
Mare
madmary@cox.net
From: "drewclan11"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2002 1:29 PM
Subject: [LbNA] Re: stamps
...snip...
> Ever since TrishK turned me on to it, I've been addicted
> to "Staedtler Mastercarve Artist Carving Block." It's cheaper than
> the speedball and indeed "cuts like butter." Not to promote one
> source over another, but it's easy to get at dick blick.
...snip
Thanks for the info, Jay.
I checked out dick blick (what a name!) online, and they're asking $22.99
plus shipping for a 9 x 12 x 3/4 sheet of Staedtler Mastercarve. My cousin
found 6 1/2 x 11 x 1/3 Speedy-cut in Providence (RI) for $8.95. I wasn't
thrilled with the crumbly nature of speedy-cut, but the only other material
I could find was 3/4 x 2 1/4 vinyl erasers...the Michaels in Warwick carries
no carving supplies at all, and the other big craft store (I can't remember
the name to save my life...) was phasing out carving supplies, but dug up
some linoleum tools from the back room for me. Is the Staedtler worth the
extra money? Does it carve more like the vinyl (which I found much easier)?
Should I start planning a letterboxing/supply run out to the wild, wild west
(CT)?
I also have a general opinion question... I spend many, many hours carving
a celtic design stamp with the idea of using it as a box stamp some day. I
liked it enough that I want to use it as my personal stamp; however, it's
quite big... it's a circle measuring 2 3/4" across. I used it in the ASA
pond letterbox in Peacedale (RI), and it and my dog's stamp pretty much
filled the log's page (3x5 index card) with just enough room left for our
names and date. I noticed that just about everyone else had either a small
commercial stamp or an eraser sized carved stamp. Since any other people I
may go boxing with will spill onto a second page of the log, will I be
considered a space-hog if I continue using this stamp?
Thanks for any feedback.
Mare
madmary@cox.net
stamps
From: Eileen (tajma_2000@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2007-03-19 02:39:18 UTC
do you have to make your own stamp or can you buy a premade one at a
craft store. we are just learning about letterboxing so I hope my
question dosen't offend anyone
craft store. we are just learning about letterboxing so I hope my
question dosen't offend anyone
Re: stamps
From: Brian, Ryan & Lori (teamgreendragon2003@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2007-03-19 17:25:21 UTC
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Eileen" wrote:
>
> do you have to make your own stamp or can you buy a premade one at a
> craft store. we are just learning about letterboxing so I hope my
> question dosen't offend anyone
>
Eileen,
You should go ahead and do what ever works best for you. Lots of
people start out with a store bought stamp and then decide to change
over to a hand carved one at a point in time when they feel they have
learned enough about the process to do so. There really is no right or
wrong.
Brian
TeamGreenDragon
>
> do you have to make your own stamp or can you buy a premade one at a
> craft store. we are just learning about letterboxing so I hope my
> question dosen't offend anyone
>
Eileen,
You should go ahead and do what ever works best for you. Lots of
people start out with a store bought stamp and then decide to change
over to a hand carved one at a point in time when they feel they have
learned enough about the process to do so. There really is no right or
wrong.
Brian
TeamGreenDragon
Re: [LbNA] stamps
From: FM Girl (meadow.walk@gmail.com) |
Date: 2007-03-19 15:04:58 UTC-05:00
You can possibly buy one and people have, but, just to tell you, a lot
of what people like about letterboxing is collecting hand carved and
designed images.
I would say try and find several boxes -- I found 18 before I planted
one. See what they have. Then think about planting. If you are just
getting started don't plant just yet.
Every letterboxer I have asked has all said they would rather have the
most crudely carved handmade stamp over the most beautiful and
intricate store bought stamp, and that every hand carved image is a
work of art bc someone actually made it. My first planted box
contained a stamp I thought was horrible. Yet everyone has appreciated
the effort and collecting my image.
Welcome and hope you enjoy the hobby.
--F. Mystic
On 3/18/07, Eileen wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
> do you have to make your own stamp or can you buy a premade one at a
> craft store. we are just learning about letterboxing so I hope my
> question dosen't offend anyone
>
>
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Many are the wand bearers, few are the Bakkhoi."
of what people like about letterboxing is collecting hand carved and
designed images.
I would say try and find several boxes -- I found 18 before I planted
one. See what they have. Then think about planting. If you are just
getting started don't plant just yet.
Every letterboxer I have asked has all said they would rather have the
most crudely carved handmade stamp over the most beautiful and
intricate store bought stamp, and that every hand carved image is a
work of art bc someone actually made it. My first planted box
contained a stamp I thought was horrible. Yet everyone has appreciated
the effort and collecting my image.
Welcome and hope you enjoy the hobby.
--F. Mystic
On 3/18/07, Eileen
>
>
>
>
>
>
> do you have to make your own stamp or can you buy a premade one at a
> craft store. we are just learning about letterboxing so I hope my
> question dosen't offend anyone
>
>
--
=============
2006 CKU-A Chicago Alum
My ScrapBlog -- http://www.myscrapblog.com/Epinoia/
Cross Stitch Projects -- http://community.webshots.com/user/epinoia
News and Notes -- http://meadowwalk.blogspot.com/
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Many are the wand bearers, few are the Bakkhoi."
Re: stamps
From: gillespieba (gillespieba@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2007-03-19 21:38:04 UTC
Welcome to our obsession! I hope you enjoy letterboxing! As mentioned
by others, you can start with any type of stamp you would like. I also
wanted to direct you to a couple of websites that you will find useful
as you are learning about this hobby. I am sure you have discovered at
least one of them already. It is a fantastic idea to read the How to
guides on letterboxing to help you in your learning process.
http://www.letterboxing.org
http://www.atlasquest.com
Learning the rules and etiquette before you head out on the trails
will assure that you have a great time and so will those who come
after you!
Cheers and happy boxing!
Rhea of The Gillespie Tribe
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Eileen" wrote:
>
> do you have to make your own stamp or can you buy a premade one at a
> craft store. we are just learning about letterboxing so I hope my
> question dosen't offend anyone
>
by others, you can start with any type of stamp you would like. I also
wanted to direct you to a couple of websites that you will find useful
as you are learning about this hobby. I am sure you have discovered at
least one of them already. It is a fantastic idea to read the How to
guides on letterboxing to help you in your learning process.
http://www.letterboxing.org
http://www.atlasquest.com
Learning the rules and etiquette before you head out on the trails
will assure that you have a great time and so will those who come
after you!
Cheers and happy boxing!
Rhea of The Gillespie Tribe
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Eileen"
>
> do you have to make your own stamp or can you buy a premade one at a
> craft store. we are just learning about letterboxing so I hope my
> question dosen't offend anyone
>
Re: [LbNA] stamps
From: Hikers and Hounds (hikers_n_hounds@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2007-03-19 15:57:31 UTC-07:00
Eileen,
Welcome to the hobby! As a new boxer you have lot's of questions, I know I did. Most of your questions can be answered on letterboxing.org and atlasquest.com in their getting started sections. Lot's of reading and research but it's time well spent if you plan to pursue this hobby. Also, there is a talk list specifically for new boxers that you might want to check out at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newboxers/
But I recommmend reading up as much as you can about how to get started and the history of this wonderful hobby.
H&H
Eileen wrote:
do you have to make your own stamp or can you buy a premade one at a
craft store. we are just learning about letterboxing so I hope my
question dosen't offend anyone
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Welcome to the hobby! As a new boxer you have lot's of questions, I know I did. Most of your questions can be answered on letterboxing.org and atlasquest.com in their getting started sections. Lot's of reading and research but it's time well spent if you plan to pursue this hobby. Also, there is a talk list specifically for new boxers that you might want to check out at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newboxers/
But I recommmend reading up as much as you can about how to get started and the history of this wonderful hobby.
H&H
Eileen
do you have to make your own stamp or can you buy a premade one at a
craft store. we are just learning about letterboxing so I hope my
question dosen't offend anyone
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Re: stamps
From: alwayschaos (alwayschaos@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2007-03-20 22:59:51 UTC
Welcome, Eileen! Since we encourage new boxers to get out there to
seek some boxes before planting, I think getting a store bought stamp
to start out with is just fine.
Once you've found some boxes and start to see what these hand carved
stamps look like, what they are made of and some of the different
techniques used in carving, you'll more than likely be inspired to
try your hand at carving your signature stamp.
But for now, read up about 'boxing on the many sites available and
then get out there and explore some boxes--see how they are put
together, how the clues are written and enjoy their creativity. This
will help you develop your own sense of style.
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Eileen" wrote:
>
> do you have to make your own stamp or can you buy a premade one at
a
> craft store. we are just learning about letterboxing so I hope my
> question dosen't offend anyone
>
seek some boxes before planting, I think getting a store bought stamp
to start out with is just fine.
Once you've found some boxes and start to see what these hand carved
stamps look like, what they are made of and some of the different
techniques used in carving, you'll more than likely be inspired to
try your hand at carving your signature stamp.
But for now, read up about 'boxing on the many sites available and
then get out there and explore some boxes--see how they are put
together, how the clues are written and enjoy their creativity. This
will help you develop your own sense of style.
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Eileen"
>
> do you have to make your own stamp or can you buy a premade one at
a
> craft store. we are just learning about letterboxing so I hope my
> question dosen't offend anyone
>
Re: [LbNA] Re: stamps
From: zess devine (zess.devine@gmail.com) |
Date: 2007-03-23 09:53:54 UTC-04:00
Hi Eileen,
Welcome to letterboxing! You definitely do NOT have to carve your own
stamps, some boxers never do & that's perfectly ok. As alwayschaos pointed
out, you may find that after you start seeing some of the hand-carved
stamps, that you'll want to try it. And, I'll add that you do not need to be
an "artist" to make some wonderful stamps.
You may want to join the Newboxers yahoo group, b/c you'll find answers to
lots of questions that you may not think to ask, as well as those you do
think to ask. The group was formed for people new to boxing, but lots of
"oldtimers" are active in the group, offering a variety of perspectives on
letterboxing topics. I believe you can reach the website for the group here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newboxers/
Have fun, and happy boxing!!
~zess~
On 3/20/07, alwayschaos wrote:
>
> Welcome, Eileen! Since we encourage new boxers to get out there to
> seek some boxes before planting, I think getting a store bought stamp
> to start out with is just fine.
>
> Once you've found some boxes and start to see what these hand carved
> stamps look like, what they are made of and some of the different
> techniques used in carving, you'll more than likely be inspired to
> try your hand at carving your signature stamp.
>
> But for now, read up about 'boxing on the many sites available and
> then get out there and explore some boxes--see how they are put
> together, how the clues are written and enjoy their creativity. This
> will help you develop your own sense of style.
>
> --- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com,
> "Eileen" wrote:
> >
> > do you have to make your own stamp or can you buy a premade one at
> a
> > craft store. we are just learning about letterboxing so I hope my
> > question dosen't offend anyone
> >
>
>
>
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Welcome to letterboxing! You definitely do NOT have to carve your own
stamps, some boxers never do & that's perfectly ok. As alwayschaos pointed
out, you may find that after you start seeing some of the hand-carved
stamps, that you'll want to try it. And, I'll add that you do not need to be
an "artist" to make some wonderful stamps.
You may want to join the Newboxers yahoo group, b/c you'll find answers to
lots of questions that you may not think to ask, as well as those you do
think to ask. The group was formed for people new to boxing, but lots of
"oldtimers" are active in the group, offering a variety of perspectives on
letterboxing topics. I believe you can reach the website for the group here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newboxers/
Have fun, and happy boxing!!
~zess~
On 3/20/07, alwayschaos
>
> Welcome, Eileen! Since we encourage new boxers to get out there to
> seek some boxes before planting, I think getting a store bought stamp
> to start out with is just fine.
>
> Once you've found some boxes and start to see what these hand carved
> stamps look like, what they are made of and some of the different
> techniques used in carving, you'll more than likely be inspired to
> try your hand at carving your signature stamp.
>
> But for now, read up about 'boxing on the many sites available and
> then get out there and explore some boxes--see how they are put
> together, how the clues are written and enjoy their creativity. This
> will help you develop your own sense of style.
>
> --- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
> "Eileen"
> >
> > do you have to make your own stamp or can you buy a premade one at
> a
> > craft store. we are just learning about letterboxing so I hope my
> > question dosen't offend anyone
> >
>
>
>
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[LbNA] Re: stamps
From: ogoshi63 (ogoshi63@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2007-03-27 16:48:23 UTC
I am not at all artsy so when I carved my stamp I used a cut out used
for scrapbooking and traced it. But some I have seen have been
carved for the placer by someone else. I also enjoy finding the
store bought stamps as the fun is in the searching for me.
-- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "zess devine"
wrote:
>
> Hi Eileen,
>
> Welcome to letterboxing! You definitely do NOT have to carve your
own
> stamps, some boxers never do & that's perfectly ok. As alwayschaos
pointed
> out, you may find that after you start seeing some of the hand-
carved
> stamps, that you'll want to try it. And, I'll add that you do not
need to be
> an "artist" to make some wonderful stamps.
>
> You may want to join the Newboxers yahoo group, b/c you'll find
answers to
> lots of questions that you may not think to ask, as well as those
you do
> think to ask. The group was formed for people new to boxing, but
lots of
> "oldtimers" are active in the group, offering a variety of
perspectives on
> letterboxing topics. I believe you can reach the website for the
group here:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newboxers/
>
> Have fun, and happy boxing!!
>
> ~zess~
>
> On 3/20/07, alwayschaos wrote:
> >
> > Welcome, Eileen! Since we encourage new boxers to get out there
to
> > seek some boxes before planting, I think getting a store bought
stamp
> > to start out with is just fine.
> >
> > Once you've found some boxes and start to see what these hand
carved
> > stamps look like, what they are made of and some of the different
> > techniques used in carving, you'll more than likely be inspired to
> > try your hand at carving your signature stamp.
> >
> > But for now, read up about 'boxing on the many sites available and
> > then get out there and explore some boxes--see how they are put
> > together, how the clues are written and enjoy their creativity.
This
> > will help you develop your own sense of style.
> >
> > --- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
40yahoogroups.com>,
> > "Eileen" wrote:
> > >
> > > do you have to make your own stamp or can you buy a premade one
at
> > a
> > > craft store. we are just learning about letterboxing so I hope
my
> > > question dosen't offend anyone
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
for scrapbooking and traced it. But some I have seen have been
carved for the placer by someone else. I also enjoy finding the
store bought stamps as the fun is in the searching for me.
-- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "zess devine"
wrote:
>
> Hi Eileen,
>
> Welcome to letterboxing! You definitely do NOT have to carve your
own
> stamps, some boxers never do & that's perfectly ok. As alwayschaos
pointed
> out, you may find that after you start seeing some of the hand-
carved
> stamps, that you'll want to try it. And, I'll add that you do not
need to be
> an "artist" to make some wonderful stamps.
>
> You may want to join the Newboxers yahoo group, b/c you'll find
answers to
> lots of questions that you may not think to ask, as well as those
you do
> think to ask. The group was formed for people new to boxing, but
lots of
> "oldtimers" are active in the group, offering a variety of
perspectives on
> letterboxing topics. I believe you can reach the website for the
group here:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newboxers/
>
> Have fun, and happy boxing!!
>
> ~zess~
>
> On 3/20/07, alwayschaos
> >
> > Welcome, Eileen! Since we encourage new boxers to get out there
to
> > seek some boxes before planting, I think getting a store bought
stamp
> > to start out with is just fine.
> >
> > Once you've found some boxes and start to see what these hand
carved
> > stamps look like, what they are made of and some of the different
> > techniques used in carving, you'll more than likely be inspired to
> > try your hand at carving your signature stamp.
> >
> > But for now, read up about 'boxing on the many sites available and
> > then get out there and explore some boxes--see how they are put
> > together, how the clues are written and enjoy their creativity.
This
> > will help you develop your own sense of style.
> >
> > --- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
> > "Eileen"
> > >
> > > do you have to make your own stamp or can you buy a premade one
at
> > a
> > > craft store. we are just learning about letterboxing so I hope
my
> > > question dosen't offend anyone
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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>