Planning a Stamp

• Choose a shape/image (have 2 options)

• Copy and Paste into a google doc

• Create multiple sizes of the image in doc

• Print

Making a Stamp

• Cut out shape from paper (creates a stencil)

• Transfer shape to paper side of foam

• Cut out using SHARP x-acto

• Attach to backing (foam board)

• NOTE: Design must be backwards to print forwards - See image at the top of the page for reference.

Pattern Plan

• Create 3 documents

• Plan Options for

  • Backgrounds (color fades)

  • Stamp Placement (pattern)

  • Stamp Color

• Save all 3 as JPEGs

Swatch Sample

• Choose a background color from  planning

• On a small piece of scrap fabric:

  • Paint entire swatch

  • Let Dry

Stamp on Swatch

• Apply Paint to Stamp using sponge 

• Press stamp to fabric

• Practice until you are happy with the result 

• Photograph Swatch

Stamped Fabric

Back of Pillow

• • Paint an entire piece of fabric 

  • When Dry:

    • Apply stamp using sponge technique in the pattern that you had planned in photoshop