These stamps are uncut and unmounted – they come as the “raw rubber” sheet in a clear reseal-able sleeve. You cut and mount as you please (mounting tips are below), and pay much less per image than you would for pre-mounted stamps. (You can also split the images and offer as gifts or even sell on Etsy or Ebay.)
The 14 images fall into 2 sets of reverse-value Celtic Knotwork Triangles and triskele elements. There are:
- 2 large triangles about 4 inches wide x 4 inches tall
- 4 smaller spinning triskele triangles in two sizes (based on design at center of large triangle)
- 4 triskeles in two sizes (based on triskeles within large triangle)
- 2 dart/arrowhead images (based on corners of large triangle)
- 2 long triangle images (based on sides of large triangle)
See "Images & Uses", below for links to images of our stamps used for paper, clay, leather, fabric printing and velvet embossing.
These stamps work well for jewelry/treasure bags, greeting cards and stationery. The long thin Celtic triangle works well as a “header” image on stationery, or on the flap of an envelope.
Great for scarves/shawls: Center one large triangle at each end of scarf (perhaps alternate the reverse-values). Stamp the smaller elements along the length of the scarf.
Note that any black and white images are low resolution. The stamps and the impressions they leave are crisp and clear.
Our stamps are made from our original artwork. We send the images out to be made into magnesium plates and then rubber stamp sheets.
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The images on deep etch stamps are raised higher from the "floor" of the stamp - this means that they can produce clearer and crisper images when used on softer surfaces or with thicker inks or paints. They are perfect for printing on fabric or thick rag paper, pressing in clay and embossing velvet.
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From original artwork, copyrighted and all rights reserved. We are an Angel Company, meaning that we do allow use of our stamps on crafts intended for sale. See our Usage Terms in our Shop Policies section for full details.
These stamps were made with velvet embossing in mind. I have posted velvet embossing instructions here: http://www.instructables.com/id/Emboss_Velvet_with_Rubber_Stamps_and_a_Household_I/
See my Velvet Sachets and Scarves sections for samples of stamps on velvet. I also have images of embossed velvet here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/inkandescence/sets/72157606654277727/
The stamps can also be used for stamping clay, other fabrics, paper, Precious Metal Clay, etc.
For samples of stamped clay items made using our images, you can see these Etsy listings:
- http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12812361
- http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9988870
- http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10176776
- http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=7726856
- http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=9770143
- http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=9746590
- http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=9619237
as well as this Flickr set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/inkandescence/sets/72157606650825212/
Images of our stamps on other fabrics and leather can be found here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/inkandescence/sets/72157606654343423/
And here are images of our stamps on paper: http://www.flickr.com/photos/inkandescence/sets/72157606650759082/
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Mounting instructions: http://inklingsandimprints.blogspot.com/2008/08/mounting-stamps.html
You can mount these stamps permanently to bases made of wood or other material, or you can back them with a special mounting cushion that uses static cling to adhere them to a variety of glossy-surfaced materials, such as clear acrylic blocks. This allows you to attach and reattach the stamps to mounting blocks, without having to use temporary adhesives. The stamps can be stored more compactly than wood mounted stamps - they can be stuck to laminated binder sheets or even to a file cabinet or fridge.
****I offer some mounting materials in my Rubber Stamp Accessories section.****
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Listing text updated 8.17.08
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