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The Rubber Stamper's Bible

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I rarely take the time to write a review, but after purchasing this book, I had to take the time to do so because it really is one of the most comprehensive ones available for rubber stamping. I have examined at least twenty books on rubber stamping, and this one was definitely the best out of the entire bunch. Very useful information, good instructions and suggestions. The book is easy to use and categories are grouped together very well. As a new stamper, I was a bit overwhelmed by all the products available, and this book streamlines the information so well. Excellent ideas for you to be creative with as well!

This is VERY valuable for any stamper experienced as well as novice. I loved it and bought an extra book for a friends' birthday.
Concise explanation of different techniques, from bleaching, decoupage, understanding colour, masking, the use of different inks, powders, pencils etc, etc...
I know, that you would not regret buying this book. The details are followed up by excellent pictures. You would think I work for this company, but I am just a home stamper who teach cardmaking and cannot find enough praise for this book. Sincerely Linda

After checking this book out from my local library, I decided I had to have my very own copy to refer to again and again. "The Rubber Stamper's Bible" is definitely like having your very own workshop right at your fingertips. Beginners and experienced stampers alike will find the book to be a resource for how-to advice and design tips. Beginners will love Reid's chart describing the various inkpads, which I keep on my desk, and the surfaces required for the best results, as well as the chapter called "Colour Workshop." More experienced crafters will find the technique-led projects inspiring and challenging. Read explains a project, such as masking, step-by-step. She starts with simple card, but also gives two or three more advanced examples at the end of each section.

I'm just starting the whole rubber stamping scene and I'm using it for altered art. This is the best book out there to be doing this and it is very user friendly. I highly recommend it and it gives wonderful advice, plus it has pictures. The writer doesn't assume you know what "masking" is, she actually shows you. I recommend this book to anyone who is just starting or just want to learn some new tricks that you didn't know about before.

I mainly bought this book due to the great reviews I read... not that I needed another beginning stamper's book, but, I wasn't disappointed. I'm not always pleased with the finished products created in the book, but they definitely gave me so many new ideas, ones that I know I will be pleased with! I especially like the cards created using an acetate sheet over a background paper and the shrink plastic.

If you can only purchase one book on rubber stamping, then this is the one to purchase:) It has everything a beginner needs plus projects to please an experienced stamper. There are beautiful pictures and detailed instructions. This is a book that I look forward to using over and over again.

"The Rubber Stamper's Bible" is always the book I turn to first when I'm starting a new greeting card project. Although stamping in all of its different forms is the main technique described, Françoise Read also works a whole range of fasteners, embellishments, and other card-making methods (such as beading and working with vellum) into her book. This was the book I used to buy my first stamping supplies, and I am still using it to design new greeting cards.

All of the +75 card projects are described, and shown in step-by-step photographs that are very easy to follow. Multiple cards are produced from each technique, such as brayering or working with metal foil, so that the reader will find it easy to create her own original designs. The only chapter I've never used is the one on `Style Stones.' (Maybe that's a uniquely British method of decorating greeting cards).

The beginning stamper will find a basic stamping workshop (profusely illustrated) on how to ink stamps, produce prints, and then clean up the stamps afterwards. There are also directions on how to fold a card.

More advanced stampers can experiment with techniques using velvet paper, shrink plastic, or tile sheets. There is something for everyone in "The Rubber Stamper's Bible." I highly recommend it.

The Rubber Stamper's Bible

Very good book. I wish I knew about it when I started stamping two years ago. If you are just starting to stamp, it explains the differnt inks, cardstocks, tools, techniques, etc. which would have been such an asset instead of my learning bits and pieces at a time. I would have at least knew what people were talking about.

This is an awesome book that gives detailed explanation for rubber stamping. I learned a few techniques I did not know or have.

This truly is the bible for rubber stamping. It is full of wonderful ideas and techniques. I can not recommend it highly enough. I have owned and looked through dozens of these type of books and this is the best book I've seen about stamping. It is 4 color with glossy pages and FULL of beautiful and helpful photos.

The Rubber Stamper's Bible explains in great step-by-step detail with photos and written instructions how to complete each technique, beginning with basic stamping and progressing to advanced tips. It's rare to say this and mean it, but this book truly is for both beginners and advanced stampers. Everyone will learn something from this.

She begins by providing a specific list of materials to buy, including the manufacturer names. She provides basic lessons in stamping and then teaches advanced lessons in how to stamp using a wide variety of materials including embossing, masking, vellum, plastic, metal foil, acetate and chalks. She demonstrates each technique by completing a card and showing the steps along the way. If you enjoy the advanced techniques and materials from this book then I also recommend the book "Tantalizing Textures". It's full of really unique and cool looking ideas!

One of my favorite features of The Rubber Stamper's Bible, is that it lists brands and how they stack up against each other. I recommend Tsukineko Versafine ink, but the author also lists many others you can try.

This book will get you so excited about stamping! I dare you to not stamp right away after flipping through this gorgeous and colorful book.