Stamp Art: 15 original rubber stamp projects [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

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Product Description

This sought-after resource satisfies artists’ yearnings for inspiration and instruction beyond the basic how-to approach of other stamping books. Stamp Art offers expert ideas and techniques from a dozen master rubber stamp artists. The book is divided into three sections: Altered Surface Treatments; Artistic Stamping; and Mixed Media Effects. A special section is also included in which contributing artists create art with a single stamp.

Demos include: faux finishes, marbled backgrounds, stamping memories, monoprinting, artstamps (mimicking real stamps), thermal embossing, stamping with carved stamps, handmade cards, stamp collages, miniature books, and more.

About the Author

Sharilynne Miller is chief editor of Somerset Studio Magazine, a bimonthly publication for paper crafters, stamping artists, and calligraphers. A lecturer and writer, Miller has worked as features reporter for the Orange County Register, and currently lectures widely on paper crafts and careers in journalism.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Quarry Books; illustrated edition edition (July 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 156496583X
• ISBN-13: 978-1564965837
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #875,055 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Woderful, imaginative & inspirational artistic projects, November 10, 1999

By	Angel Lee "Liocorno Amethyst Moonstone" (Cleveland, OH United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This is a wonderful book for stampers of all levels. It starts out by describing the basic materials & techniques used in stamping. Then it both demonstrates & explains step-by-step each of 15 techniques by various artists.

Some of my favorite projects include faux postage stamps, stamped booklets, miniature books, stamp carving & reverse stamping. An easy, less messy approach to marbling surfaces was indispensable to me.

The 3 galleries focusing on artistic stamping, altered surfaces, & mixed media effects are of great inspiration. Another gallery section shows a wide variety of techniques made with just one stamp, such as cranes or grapevines.

The glossary, extensive resource list & directory of artists are great bonuses. If you're looking for fresh stamping ideas focusing on non-cute, artistic stamping this is the book for you.

27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for your stamping library, December 29, 1999

By	J. L. R. (Riverside, California) - See all my reviews

This book was a wealth of information on everything we stampers want to know and learn about. There are tons of projects and techniques to keep you busy for a very long time. And in the back there is a helpful section of terms and resources. If you have a limited amount of dollars to spend on books about stamping then I would suggest that this book should be a "must have" for your stamping library. It was worth every penny I paid for it.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have book for rubber stamp fanatics!!, June 28, 1999

By A Customer

This book is excellent for both beginner and advanced rubber stampers. There are color pictures on every page, great project ideas, and step-by-step instructions using the latest and greatest products. Several excellent Magenta stamp projects (I'd personally like to see a whole book of JUST Magenta stamp projects, but that's me!). I especially liked the sections in the back where they gave a single stamp to 7 or 8 different artists, and let them "create" a project. What fabulous variety! This book is a must have, and leaves you wanting more......