Tip: Create Your Own Custom Stamp
Written by Heather Musante

Create your Own Small Custom Stamp
Do you need a small custom stamp for some reason?  Maybe you want to stamp your signature on your artwork.  Maybe you want to use stamps in your art.  Maybe you want to mark your belongings.  Whatever the reason, you can make your own with just a few simple tools.

What you’ll need:  
– a pencil
– an ink pad
– a pink eraser
– block print carving tool
– a piece of paper.

The carving tools are available at any craft store or online for less than $15.

Steps: 
1) draw on the eraser the shape you want
2) shade in any areas you need to remain black
3) carve out any areas you need to be invisible
4) stamp on ink pad twice
5) stamp on paper to test if it looks good or needs additional carving
6) carve more as needed
7) repeat steps 5 and 6 as needed
6) stamp on your desired object

That’s it!  Have fun!

Find Heather’s paintings, prints, stickers, shirts, souveniours, and more in the store.  You can also find some of her original paintings online here.