I wanted to try my hand at carving a slightly larger stamp.  I took a 4×6 carving block and gave it a go:

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At first I was nervous thinking that I should have shaved away the pink part of the drawing instead of the black part of the drawing, but I'm pleased with the finished result. 

I also used a different carving block than I'm used to and it was a very different experience.  Usually I use the white Speedball Speedy-Cut blocks.  This time I used the pink Speedball Speedy-Carve block.  The Speedy-Carve block says that it's guaranteed not to crumble.  I have had a problem with some of my Speedy-Cut stamps crumbling on the really detailed edges, especially when I clean them.  The Speedy-Carve block was definitely firmer.  It was harder to make accidental nicks, which I liked.

I'd like to try doing an even more detailed image next time and I think the Speedy-Carve block is the way to go!

Thanks for stopping by!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a mixed-media artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops, her online classroom www.balzerdesigns.com, and through monthly membership at www.MyArtPractice.com.

48 thoughts on “A Little Bit Larger

  • Beautiful stamp…I also love to carve, but find that somethings it’s hard to get details. Gotta try that block out 🙂

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  • Beautiful stamp…I also love to carve, but find that somethings it’s hard to get details. Gotta try that block out 🙂

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  • Beautiful stamp…I also love to carve, but find that somethings it’s hard to get details. Gotta try that block out 🙂

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  • Beautiful stamp…I also love to carve, but find that somethings it’s hard to get details. Gotta try that block out 🙂

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  • Julie,
    What a beautiful design. You make me want to make my own stamps again. Thanks for sharing.

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  • Julie,
    What a beautiful design. You make me want to make my own stamps again. Thanks for sharing.

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  • Julie,
    What a beautiful design. You make me want to make my own stamps again. Thanks for sharing.

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  • Julie,
    What a beautiful design. You make me want to make my own stamps again. Thanks for sharing.

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  • It’s been years since I did something like that… seeing your beautiful selfmade stamp, I think I will give it a go one of these days! LOVE the result!!!

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  • It’s been years since I did something like that… seeing your beautiful selfmade stamp, I think I will give it a go one of these days! LOVE the result!!!

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  • It’s been years since I did something like that… seeing your beautiful selfmade stamp, I think I will give it a go one of these days! LOVE the result!!!

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  • It’s been years since I did something like that… seeing your beautiful selfmade stamp, I think I will give it a go one of these days! LOVE the result!!!

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  • Great stamp Julie – I think you need to start a Julie product company – I love your motifs and style!!

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  • Great stamp Julie – I think you need to start a Julie product company – I love your motifs and style!!

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  • Great stamp Julie – I think you need to start a Julie product company – I love your motifs and style!!

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  • Great stamp Julie – I think you need to start a Julie product company – I love your motifs and style!!

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  • I absolutely adore the look of hand carved stamps! You’re starting to inspire me and I just might have to take a crack at it. Of course you always make it look so easy. 😉

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  • I absolutely adore the look of hand carved stamps! You’re starting to inspire me and I just might have to take a crack at it. Of course you always make it look so easy. 😉

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  • I absolutely adore the look of hand carved stamps! You’re starting to inspire me and I just might have to take a crack at it. Of course you always make it look so easy. 😉

    Reply
  • I absolutely adore the look of hand carved stamps! You’re starting to inspire me and I just might have to take a crack at it. Of course you always make it look so easy. 😉

    Reply

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