Celtic Symbols: 18 Rubber Stamps [BOX SET] (Misc. Supplies)

by Jim Paul (Author) "DURING A PERIOD of drought in 1858, water levels at Lake Neuchatel in Switzerland fell drastically, revealing a strange and ancient structure on the lake..." (more)
Key Phrases: Book of Kells

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Product Description
The Celts were a passionate and ferocious forest people. They rode horses and sat on wolfskins, worshipped pagan gods, and practiced the arts of poetry, prophecy, and astrology. Their art was sacred and symbolic; its interlacing ribbons, knots, mazes, and animal designs still mesmerize the modern world. Celtic Symbols invites us to explore this legendary druid society with rubber stamps featuring the intricate circles, knots, and borders of Celtic art. The designs represent the historical range of Celtic art, which was geometric early on and zoomorphic in later centuries. Celtic Symbols also includes a booklet by writer Jim Paul that describes the fascinating nuances of Celtic life and society. This inspiring and useful treasure is sure to yield hours of fun and an endless supply of original stamp art creations.

About the Author
Jim Paul is a highly praised poet and writer whose previous books include Rune Poem from Chronicle Books; Catapult ; Medieval in LA ; and What's Called Love . He lives in San Francisco.

Product Details

• Misc. Supplies: 24 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (August 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811820548
• ISBN-13: 978-0811820547
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 5.8 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #295,775 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars These stamps are ok, but not the best, April 1, 2001

By A Customer

A little tip for anyone buying these: if the ink doesn't take (ie. it sort of bubbles up on the surface of the rubber), take an emery board and go over the rubber part. Also, don't apply too much pressure as it will leave nasty edge marks. This is because of how they are mounted. I prefer stamps that are cut close to the image and THEN mounted on the wood. These stamps aren't all bad though. I've used them many times with great effect.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great value, November 30, 1999

By	E. Walton (DULUTH, MN USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have seen this set going for much more on Ebay. I bought it a few months ago, from Amazon, and have used it extensively. The stamps are great, universal designs. I've used them for stationary, cards, and my travel scrapbook. Highly recommended item!

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Nifty Set of Stamps for Budding Celtophiles, July 25, 2000

By	Zon Mundhenk "Zons" (Lost In America) - See all my reviews

As a budding Celtophile, I had to have this set when I saw it in a catalog....and paid about 8 bucks more! It's a good set, with a very nice box for storage. In fact, it's almost worth buying the set just for the box. An insert contains information not only on stamping, but on the Celts themselves.

You can get some really beautiful designs out of these stamps but it takes some practice, and some of the smaller ones tend to blur if you press too hard. The trick is to get a very good ink pad (Encore is the best) and learn how to apply just the right pressure. This is easier with these stamps than with other sets, as these are wood backed, which makes for a better, clearer image. I used the one with three knotted horses to make party invitations, using a multi colored stamp pad in hues of blue and purple with a silver accent. With a little work, they came out really nice.

This set is an excellent value, especially at this price, and a nice addition to any stamper collection.