1) I have so many other materials I neglected for a long time that have resurfaced now that I have my own studio and time to experiment.
2) I freely admit to being on the the cheap side of thrifty and want to conserve money for the many other projects we have on the go here.
3) I'd like to research and plan out what to do/make before I invest. I've been bookmarking sites and listening to what others have to say about materials, brands & techniques for now.
A few months ago I read about Kimi Kobashi's mail art exchange in which she created a stamp out of a wine cork. It sounded like the perfect way to play with custom printmaking in an inexpensive way. As luck would have it, we usually have an, uh, ample supply of wine corks with renewing resources. (Read: we often love a nice glass of red wine.)
I've created four stamps so far with plans for more. I've been dabbling with techniques in my sketchbook and added some stamps into a larger piece I'm working on.
I love the rough texture they produce. I also love that if I muck it up I can always grab another one and begin carving again without feeling badly for wasting expensive material.
While I'm in the mood to reminisce about my college years and printmaking, perhaps I'll dig out some work and post it. Stay tuned...
... J
I'm so happy to see that my Secret Agent Man cork stamp brought you some inspiration! Isn't it convenient to have so much cork around? ;-) I love the stamps you've carved and the patterns you're making with them. The raindrops are especially tender. Would love to see your uni print work, too. :D
ReplyDeletei like these! sort of reminds me of potato stamps, but these will last longer. What kind of printmaking did you do in school? I took printmaking for my 2 year degree before moving on to Graphic Design. I did intaglio, lithography, & wood engraving. Only things I didn't try were wood block and screen printing.
ReplyDeleteThese are so fun! I didn't even think to create stamps out of corks. New project to add to the list! I love the texture the cork gives that stamp.
ReplyDeleteMuch Love,
Crystal
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i like these! sort of reminds me of potato stamps, but these will last longer. What kind of printmaking did you do in school? I took printmaking for my 2 year degree before moving on to Graphic Design. I did intaglio, lithography, & wood engraving. Only things I didn't try were wood block and screen printing.
ReplyDeleteohhh i want to try this! i love this type of printmaking...i am a huge fan of more lo fi techniques. it's funny cause my dad is a lithographer and i love that process, but sometimes i find the simplicity of the stamps above so wonderful (also love the eraser wheat!)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Rhya. I'm blushing because I admire your work SO MUCH. I am finding the low-cost stuff much more freeing. I play and experiment with it much more. I tend to get a bit of anxiety when I know I've spent a lot of money on material so the product needs to be top notch.
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