If you would like to try out your artistic side, then stamp making may be just right for you. You can create something that you will will enjoy and really love. Below are a few easy steps to help you create your very own unique stamp.

Making the stamp

First of all you need the inspiration and in order to get it, you should sit down somewhere quiet with a pen and a piece of paper. You should then pick a theme and play around a bit, and if this is your first attempt, try to keep things simple. For instance, some examples of stamps you can create include simple trees, hillsides, the sun or the moon.

Tracing the image

After you have decided on an image or theme, now it's time to begin tracing your image onto a piece of rubber. If you would like to try something else, you might be able to wet the rubber part of the stamp. Then press the rubber onto the drawing, transferring the pencil drawing to the rubber. This will also reverse the image, so you will want the letters in reverse.

Cutting your stamp

If this is your first stamp, try cutting the big pieces first. Then you can start cutting the very small detailed pieces. If you are cutting a circle or curve, keep your blade in one place. Then just move the rubber while keeping your blade still. When cutting large white areas, leave some of the rubber in place. This will break up any large white places and give a wood cut look. This will create a more interesting look overall.

Testing the stamp

At this point you'll have to brush up the bits of rubber on your stamp, and also consider blowing on it for removing the unwanted pieces. Next you should put it on the stamp pad ensuring that the stamp gets an even and full coat of ink. This is your first impression so you may have some areas that are left void of ink. If this happens, coat the stamp again.

Now grab yourself a clean piece of white paper. Then take your stamp and push it firmly and evenly against the paper. When pushing your stamp down, make sure not to press to firmly, this will cause your stamped image to smudge. Make sure that you lift the stamp slowly, to create the cleanest image possible.

Your final result

You have now created your stamp, and for some your very first stamp. Just make sure the edges are all even. If you wish to make changes to the image on the stamp, encircle that part of the image on paper. Then carefully figure out where on the stamp you want to make changes. Be careful not to ruin your stamp when making changes. Have fun and good luck with all your future stamps.