Artists and crafters are now turning to rubber stamping for their own artistic projects. However, for many starters, rubber stamping is not an easy venture. It is a craft that requires proper and careful planning, especially when it comes to stamp designing. It needs a number of materials and tools and there are a lot of techniques to learn in order to complete any rubber stamping project.

If you are the type who finds rubber stamping an interested field to explore, then you would be interested to learn what techniques are involved. Well, the techniques if greatly understood are so easy to do. They only require your interest, attention, and of course your time and effort. If all of these elements are present, then there’s no wonder that you can create and finish your rubber stamping project as early and as best as possible.

Below are few of the most practiced techniques for any rubber stamping project.

Masking – If you want to create layered effects on your artwork, masking is the best thing to learn. It is the technique that allows you to stamp not just a single image but a number of them without any layer lines appearing so visible. This means that you can stamp images that show up in front and at the back of your stamped image.

Heat Embossing – Raised look? That’s what the technique of heat embossing can give to your rubber stamping project. In order to achieve this effect, you need to obtain an embossing powder and a heat gun. You also need an ink to create the color you desire. All you need to do is to put the powder on your stamped image and heat it until the powder melts. The melting process is what actually creates the embossed effect.

Brayering – If you want to create great backgrounds to your rubber stamping project, brayering is the best method to use. This method is specifically designed for background purposes, and all you need to have here is nothing else but the brayer and the ink pad. The brayer appears like that of a paint roller, and it is it which gives your craft a unique background effect once stroke on the paper. Aside from the ink pad, you can also use marker to add more flair.

There are a lot more techniques involved in rubber stamping. Other basic methods may involve glittering, liquid applique, and marking and watercoloring. All of these tactics are developed to do one purpose – to make your rubber stamping project wonderful and valuable.