Printing Tools on Tuesday

paper tube stamping tools for printmaking by linda germain I have seen these paper tube projects on pinterest and was inspired to make a stamping tool for gelatin printing.

So simple to make and yet I am thinking they will create a lovely delicate mark in the ink on the gelatin plate.

  • I used just one small tube and
  • cut it into 1/2 ovals.
  • I use the paper cutter to cut them evenly
  • Then I used the hot glue gun
  • to hold them  all together.
  • I tried not to get globs of glue on the bottom
  • because those globs will print.

I did not have time today to try out my new printing tool but I will this week and then share some images with you.

 

If you have already printed with this tool and a picture then share them with the gelatin printmaking flickr group.

stamping tool for gelatin printmaking by linda germain
Arrange the ovals and hot glue together.
stamping tool for gelatin printmaking by linda germain
ready to glue.

If you are interested in a gelatin printmaking workshop with me, then please check out the schedule here.  I keep the classes small so you get the most from you gelatin print class.

6 thoughts on “Printing Tools on Tuesday”

  1. wonderful idea!! I am just curious why the hot glue gun?! [clearly I neither have one nor have used one BEfore so mayBE it is just lack of experience, but I’d love your thoughts]

    I have been noticing some interesting things to use from stuff I’d usually never think twice about. love this idea as it sparks my imagination.

    also, wish I could come to your workshop… you DO seem to have a LOT of fun and I am much better learning whilst DOing and SEEing LIVE HOW things work. so glad Terrie @ Creative Explorer “introduced” me to you!!

    enJOY!!

  2. Hi Currie, I am glad you are here too. Hot glue just because it is fast drying and then I can stamp right away. You could use any kind of glue that holds or the you already have on hand. Good question.
    Happy Making!
    Linda

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  4. Great inspiration! Can’t wait to create a few of these to try in my next printing session.

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