I decided to carve a big 5-inch block last week.
I'm not quite sure that it's 100% done yet, but I thought I'd share a little bit about the process:
When working with a large block, I like to make a few quick idea sketches. Once I find one that I like, I do an actual size sketch so that I can figure out how it all really fits together. Then it's time for the first carve. I like to outline the design and then do a test print to see if I managed to get everything:
After that, I like to clean away the excess rubber and print again:
I stared at this print for a while and then I thought about just leaving it as it is. I like this kind of shadow outline. But the maximalist in me won out and I carved in some details. I printed again:
I really like this print! But, I suddenly looked closer and realized that the block has a flaw. The actual rubber has a line running through it.
So then I started to look closer and I realized that there are actually two lines that extend across the entire block. Sigh. So, I'm left with three options:
- Ignore it.
- Carve some detail into the flawed areas to hide the lines.
- Throw the block away.
I obviously don't want to do #3. After all, this is several hours of carving. What do you think? Ignore it or try to hide it?
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Wabi Sabi. In traditional Japanese aesthetics, wabi-sabi (侘寂) is a world view centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection. The aesthetic is sometimes described as one of beauty that is “imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete”.
I think it’s a beautiful stamp and should be joyfully used as is.
Wabi Sabi. In traditional Japanese aesthetics, wabi-sabi (侘寂) is a world view centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection. The aesthetic is sometimes described as one of beauty that is “imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete”.
I think it’s a beautiful stamp and should be joyfully used as is.
Wabi Sabi. In traditional Japanese aesthetics, wabi-sabi (侘寂) is a world view centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection. The aesthetic is sometimes described as one of beauty that is “imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete”.
I think it’s a beautiful stamp and should be joyfully used as is.
Wabi Sabi. In traditional Japanese aesthetics, wabi-sabi (侘寂) is a world view centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection. The aesthetic is sometimes described as one of beauty that is “imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete”.
I think it’s a beautiful stamp and should be joyfully used as is.
Wabi Sabi. In traditional Japanese aesthetics, wabi-sabi (侘寂) is a world view centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection. The aesthetic is sometimes described as one of beauty that is “imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete”.
I think it’s a beautiful stamp and should be joyfully used as is.
Wabi Sabi. In traditional Japanese aesthetics, wabi-sabi (侘寂) is a world view centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection. The aesthetic is sometimes described as one of beauty that is “imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete”.
I think it’s a beautiful stamp and should be joyfully used as is.
Wabi Sabi. In traditional Japanese aesthetics, wabi-sabi (侘寂) is a world view centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection. The aesthetic is sometimes described as one of beauty that is “imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete”.
I think it’s a beautiful stamp and should be joyfully used as is.
Just carve out that big dark area to look more like the spiral on the opposite corner- the line will still be there but it won’t be nearly as eye grabbing. Flaws are OK, but because this lino flaw goes right through the biggest darkest section it’s being emphasized. Easy fix. Well, not really a fix, more of lessening the distraction!
Just carve out that big dark area to look more like the spiral on the opposite corner- the line will still be there but it won’t be nearly as eye grabbing. Flaws are OK, but because this lino flaw goes right through the biggest darkest section it’s being emphasized. Easy fix. Well, not really a fix, more of lessening the distraction!
Just carve out that big dark area to look more like the spiral on the opposite corner- the line will still be there but it won’t be nearly as eye grabbing. Flaws are OK, but because this lino flaw goes right through the biggest darkest section it’s being emphasized. Easy fix. Well, not really a fix, more of lessening the distraction!
Just carve out that big dark area to look more like the spiral on the opposite corner- the line will still be there but it won’t be nearly as eye grabbing. Flaws are OK, but because this lino flaw goes right through the biggest darkest section it’s being emphasized. Easy fix. Well, not really a fix, more of lessening the distraction!
Just carve out that big dark area to look more like the spiral on the opposite corner- the line will still be there but it won’t be nearly as eye grabbing. Flaws are OK, but because this lino flaw goes right through the biggest darkest section it’s being emphasized. Easy fix. Well, not really a fix, more of lessening the distraction!
Just carve out that big dark area to look more like the spiral on the opposite corner- the line will still be there but it won’t be nearly as eye grabbing. Flaws are OK, but because this lino flaw goes right through the biggest darkest section it’s being emphasized. Easy fix. Well, not really a fix, more of lessening the distraction!
Just carve out that big dark area to look more like the spiral on the opposite corner- the line will still be there but it won’t be nearly as eye grabbing. Flaws are OK, but because this lino flaw goes right through the biggest darkest section it’s being emphasized. Easy fix. Well, not really a fix, more of lessening the distraction!
A beautifully carved stamp. Wow. After stamping you could fill in the line with black marker, ink or paint if it bothers you. IThere is so much visual interest, I would leave it.
A beautifully carved stamp. Wow. After stamping you could fill in the line with black marker, ink or paint if it bothers you. IThere is so much visual interest, I would leave it.
A beautifully carved stamp. Wow. After stamping you could fill in the line with black marker, ink or paint if it bothers you. IThere is so much visual interest, I would leave it.
A beautifully carved stamp. Wow. After stamping you could fill in the line with black marker, ink or paint if it bothers you. IThere is so much visual interest, I would leave it.
A beautifully carved stamp. Wow. After stamping you could fill in the line with black marker, ink or paint if it bothers you. IThere is so much visual interest, I would leave it.
A beautifully carved stamp. Wow. After stamping you could fill in the line with black marker, ink or paint if it bothers you. IThere is so much visual interest, I would leave it.
A beautifully carved stamp. Wow. After stamping you could fill in the line with black marker, ink or paint if it bothers you. IThere is so much visual interest, I would leave it.
Ignore it! Imperfections add character.
Ignore it! Imperfections add character.
Ignore it! Imperfections add character.
Ignore it! Imperfections add character.
Ignore it! Imperfections add character.
Ignore it! Imperfections add character.
Ignore it! Imperfections add character.
I think I would leave it as is, it’s beautiful! But if after you printed the white line bothered you, perhaps you could touch it up with matching ink or paint? Use a brush, sponge, Q-tip or whatever tool would work, maybe even a marker, to soften the noticable white line. ;0) lenna
I think I would leave it as is, it’s beautiful! But if after you printed the white line bothered you, perhaps you could touch it up with matching ink or paint? Use a brush, sponge, Q-tip or whatever tool would work, maybe even a marker, to soften the noticable white line. ;0) lenna
I think I would leave it as is, it’s beautiful! But if after you printed the white line bothered you, perhaps you could touch it up with matching ink or paint? Use a brush, sponge, Q-tip or whatever tool would work, maybe even a marker, to soften the noticable white line. ;0) lenna
I think I would leave it as is, it’s beautiful! But if after you printed the white line bothered you, perhaps you could touch it up with matching ink or paint? Use a brush, sponge, Q-tip or whatever tool would work, maybe even a marker, to soften the noticable white line. ;0) lenna
I think I would leave it as is, it’s beautiful! But if after you printed the white line bothered you, perhaps you could touch it up with matching ink or paint? Use a brush, sponge, Q-tip or whatever tool would work, maybe even a marker, to soften the noticable white line. ;0) lenna
I think I would leave it as is, it’s beautiful! But if after you printed the white line bothered you, perhaps you could touch it up with matching ink or paint? Use a brush, sponge, Q-tip or whatever tool would work, maybe even a marker, to soften the noticable white line. ;0) lenna
I think I would leave it as is, it’s beautiful! But if after you printed the white line bothered you, perhaps you could touch it up with matching ink or paint? Use a brush, sponge, Q-tip or whatever tool would work, maybe even a marker, to soften the noticable white line. ;0) lenna
You know how a tattoo artist can repair a horrible tattoo done by a previous tattoo artist?
(not that your gorgeous stamp is horrible in any way)…just do what the tattoo expert does…and make a design out of the flaw. You are such an amazing artist. You can imagine a design within that small area that will make the line disappear. I hope you show the “repaired” stamp. Personally, I would leave it as is, but I am not a perfectionist in any way shape or form! All your work is outstanding. :o)
You know how a tattoo artist can repair a horrible tattoo done by a previous tattoo artist?
(not that your gorgeous stamp is horrible in any way)…just do what the tattoo expert does…and make a design out of the flaw. You are such an amazing artist. You can imagine a design within that small area that will make the line disappear. I hope you show the “repaired” stamp. Personally, I would leave it as is, but I am not a perfectionist in any way shape or form! All your work is outstanding. :o)
You know how a tattoo artist can repair a horrible tattoo done by a previous tattoo artist?
(not that your gorgeous stamp is horrible in any way)…just do what the tattoo expert does…and make a design out of the flaw. You are such an amazing artist. You can imagine a design within that small area that will make the line disappear. I hope you show the “repaired” stamp. Personally, I would leave it as is, but I am not a perfectionist in any way shape or form! All your work is outstanding. :o)
You know how a tattoo artist can repair a horrible tattoo done by a previous tattoo artist?
(not that your gorgeous stamp is horrible in any way)…just do what the tattoo expert does…and make a design out of the flaw. You are such an amazing artist. You can imagine a design within that small area that will make the line disappear. I hope you show the “repaired” stamp. Personally, I would leave it as is, but I am not a perfectionist in any way shape or form! All your work is outstanding. :o)
You know how a tattoo artist can repair a horrible tattoo done by a previous tattoo artist?
(not that your gorgeous stamp is horrible in any way)…just do what the tattoo expert does…and make a design out of the flaw. You are such an amazing artist. You can imagine a design within that small area that will make the line disappear. I hope you show the “repaired” stamp. Personally, I would leave it as is, but I am not a perfectionist in any way shape or form! All your work is outstanding. :o)
You know how a tattoo artist can repair a horrible tattoo done by a previous tattoo artist?
(not that your gorgeous stamp is horrible in any way)…just do what the tattoo expert does…and make a design out of the flaw. You are such an amazing artist. You can imagine a design within that small area that will make the line disappear. I hope you show the “repaired” stamp. Personally, I would leave it as is, but I am not a perfectionist in any way shape or form! All your work is outstanding. :o)
You know how a tattoo artist can repair a horrible tattoo done by a previous tattoo artist?
(not that your gorgeous stamp is horrible in any way)…just do what the tattoo expert does…and make a design out of the flaw. You are such an amazing artist. You can imagine a design within that small area that will make the line disappear. I hope you show the “repaired” stamp. Personally, I would leave it as is, but I am not a perfectionist in any way shape or form! All your work is outstanding. :o)
Julie, it is beautiful. I didn’t even notice the flaw without your pointing it out. I would leave it.
Julie, it is beautiful. I didn’t even notice the flaw without your pointing it out. I would leave it.
Julie, it is beautiful. I didn’t even notice the flaw without your pointing it out. I would leave it.
Julie, it is beautiful. I didn’t even notice the flaw without your pointing it out. I would leave it.
Julie, it is beautiful. I didn’t even notice the flaw without your pointing it out. I would leave it.
Julie, it is beautiful. I didn’t even notice the flaw without your pointing it out. I would leave it.
Julie, it is beautiful. I didn’t even notice the flaw without your pointing it out. I would leave it.
I’d make the “flaw” into part of the design. As a singer, we band mates always point out our mistakes after a show, and everyone says that no one notices the mistakes except for US…same here. As it bothers you, I’d figure out a way to work it in to the design or fix it. It’s beautiful either way!!
I’d make the “flaw” into part of the design. As a singer, we band mates always point out our mistakes after a show, and everyone says that no one notices the mistakes except for US…same here. As it bothers you, I’d figure out a way to work it in to the design or fix it. It’s beautiful either way!!
I’d make the “flaw” into part of the design. As a singer, we band mates always point out our mistakes after a show, and everyone says that no one notices the mistakes except for US…same here. As it bothers you, I’d figure out a way to work it in to the design or fix it. It’s beautiful either way!!
I’d make the “flaw” into part of the design. As a singer, we band mates always point out our mistakes after a show, and everyone says that no one notices the mistakes except for US…same here. As it bothers you, I’d figure out a way to work it in to the design or fix it. It’s beautiful either way!!
I’d make the “flaw” into part of the design. As a singer, we band mates always point out our mistakes after a show, and everyone says that no one notices the mistakes except for US…same here. As it bothers you, I’d figure out a way to work it in to the design or fix it. It’s beautiful either way!!
I’d make the “flaw” into part of the design. As a singer, we band mates always point out our mistakes after a show, and everyone says that no one notices the mistakes except for US…same here. As it bothers you, I’d figure out a way to work it in to the design or fix it. It’s beautiful either way!!
I’d make the “flaw” into part of the design. As a singer, we band mates always point out our mistakes after a show, and everyone says that no one notices the mistakes except for US…same here. As it bothers you, I’d figure out a way to work it in to the design or fix it. It’s beautiful either way!!
I’m for ignoring it. I didn’t notice it until you pointed it out and would have thought it was just showing the “Hand in the work” so to speak. Something that occurred as just part of the carving out process. I love the stamp as is.
I’m for ignoring it. I didn’t notice it until you pointed it out and would have thought it was just showing the “Hand in the work” so to speak. Something that occurred as just part of the carving out process. I love the stamp as is.
I’m for ignoring it. I didn’t notice it until you pointed it out and would have thought it was just showing the “Hand in the work” so to speak. Something that occurred as just part of the carving out process. I love the stamp as is.
I’m for ignoring it. I didn’t notice it until you pointed it out and would have thought it was just showing the “Hand in the work” so to speak. Something that occurred as just part of the carving out process. I love the stamp as is.
I’m for ignoring it. I didn’t notice it until you pointed it out and would have thought it was just showing the “Hand in the work” so to speak. Something that occurred as just part of the carving out process. I love the stamp as is.
I’m for ignoring it. I didn’t notice it until you pointed it out and would have thought it was just showing the “Hand in the work” so to speak. Something that occurred as just part of the carving out process. I love the stamp as is.
I’m for ignoring it. I didn’t notice it until you pointed it out and would have thought it was just showing the “Hand in the work” so to speak. Something that occurred as just part of the carving out process. I love the stamp as is.
I’ve carved stamps that have had flaws and I have touched them up after printing…is that cheating? I don’t think so. This is a beautiful stamp so #3 is out of the question! All the replies to this question have been amazing…they all make sense. Please let us know what you decide to do.
I’ve carved stamps that have had flaws and I have touched them up after printing…is that cheating? I don’t think so. This is a beautiful stamp so #3 is out of the question! All the replies to this question have been amazing…they all make sense. Please let us know what you decide to do.
I’ve carved stamps that have had flaws and I have touched them up after printing…is that cheating? I don’t think so. This is a beautiful stamp so #3 is out of the question! All the replies to this question have been amazing…they all make sense. Please let us know what you decide to do.
I’ve carved stamps that have had flaws and I have touched them up after printing…is that cheating? I don’t think so. This is a beautiful stamp so #3 is out of the question! All the replies to this question have been amazing…they all make sense. Please let us know what you decide to do.
I’ve carved stamps that have had flaws and I have touched them up after printing…is that cheating? I don’t think so. This is a beautiful stamp so #3 is out of the question! All the replies to this question have been amazing…they all make sense. Please let us know what you decide to do.
I’ve carved stamps that have had flaws and I have touched them up after printing…is that cheating? I don’t think so. This is a beautiful stamp so #3 is out of the question! All the replies to this question have been amazing…they all make sense. Please let us know what you decide to do.
I’ve carved stamps that have had flaws and I have touched them up after printing…is that cheating? I don’t think so. This is a beautiful stamp so #3 is out of the question! All the replies to this question have been amazing…they all make sense. Please let us know what you decide to do.
It’s so awesome to see your process! I say leave the flaws. I love the irregularity that naturally happens with this kind of printing, and I think it just adds to the character of the piece.
It’s so awesome to see your process! I say leave the flaws. I love the irregularity that naturally happens with this kind of printing, and I think it just adds to the character of the piece.
It’s so awesome to see your process! I say leave the flaws. I love the irregularity that naturally happens with this kind of printing, and I think it just adds to the character of the piece.
It’s so awesome to see your process! I say leave the flaws. I love the irregularity that naturally happens with this kind of printing, and I think it just adds to the character of the piece.
It’s so awesome to see your process! I say leave the flaws. I love the irregularity that naturally happens with this kind of printing, and I think it just adds to the character of the piece.
It’s so awesome to see your process! I say leave the flaws. I love the irregularity that naturally happens with this kind of printing, and I think it just adds to the character of the piece.
It’s so awesome to see your process! I say leave the flaws. I love the irregularity that naturally happens with this kind of printing, and I think it just adds to the character of the piece.
Ignore it!!!
Ignore it!!!
Ignore it!!!
Ignore it!!!
Ignore it!!!
Ignore it!!!
Ignore it!!!
It will be really hard to make a curved detail from that straight line! And it looks like you have another flaw in the lower right-hand corner, which will also be difficult to disguise. So–I think ignoring is the best option. What I would do as well is use a skinny scrap to ink and touch up the missed spots if the print is crucial–have to be careful to use the right amount of ink and pressure, though. A test print is always a good idea.
It will be really hard to make a curved detail from that straight line! And it looks like you have another flaw in the lower right-hand corner, which will also be difficult to disguise. So–I think ignoring is the best option. What I would do as well is use a skinny scrap to ink and touch up the missed spots if the print is crucial–have to be careful to use the right amount of ink and pressure, though. A test print is always a good idea.
It will be really hard to make a curved detail from that straight line! And it looks like you have another flaw in the lower right-hand corner, which will also be difficult to disguise. So–I think ignoring is the best option. What I would do as well is use a skinny scrap to ink and touch up the missed spots if the print is crucial–have to be careful to use the right amount of ink and pressure, though. A test print is always a good idea.
It will be really hard to make a curved detail from that straight line! And it looks like you have another flaw in the lower right-hand corner, which will also be difficult to disguise. So–I think ignoring is the best option. What I would do as well is use a skinny scrap to ink and touch up the missed spots if the print is crucial–have to be careful to use the right amount of ink and pressure, though. A test print is always a good idea.
It will be really hard to make a curved detail from that straight line! And it looks like you have another flaw in the lower right-hand corner, which will also be difficult to disguise. So–I think ignoring is the best option. What I would do as well is use a skinny scrap to ink and touch up the missed spots if the print is crucial–have to be careful to use the right amount of ink and pressure, though. A test print is always a good idea.
It will be really hard to make a curved detail from that straight line! And it looks like you have another flaw in the lower right-hand corner, which will also be difficult to disguise. So–I think ignoring is the best option. What I would do as well is use a skinny scrap to ink and touch up the missed spots if the print is crucial–have to be careful to use the right amount of ink and pressure, though. A test print is always a good idea.
It will be really hard to make a curved detail from that straight line! And it looks like you have another flaw in the lower right-hand corner, which will also be difficult to disguise. So–I think ignoring is the best option. What I would do as well is use a skinny scrap to ink and touch up the missed spots if the print is crucial–have to be careful to use the right amount of ink and pressure, though. A test print is always a good idea.
Hi Julie
The stamp is beautiful. I don’t think I could look at it every time I stamped it and not see the flaw. I would carve more to incorporate the flaw into my design. You have to know how much that flaw will poke at you.
Hi Julie
The stamp is beautiful. I don’t think I could look at it every time I stamped it and not see the flaw. I would carve more to incorporate the flaw into my design. You have to know how much that flaw will poke at you.
Hi Julie
The stamp is beautiful. I don’t think I could look at it every time I stamped it and not see the flaw. I would carve more to incorporate the flaw into my design. You have to know how much that flaw will poke at you.
Hi Julie
The stamp is beautiful. I don’t think I could look at it every time I stamped it and not see the flaw. I would carve more to incorporate the flaw into my design. You have to know how much that flaw will poke at you.
Hi Julie
The stamp is beautiful. I don’t think I could look at it every time I stamped it and not see the flaw. I would carve more to incorporate the flaw into my design. You have to know how much that flaw will poke at you.
Hi Julie
The stamp is beautiful. I don’t think I could look at it every time I stamped it and not see the flaw. I would carve more to incorporate the flaw into my design. You have to know how much that flaw will poke at you.
Hi Julie
The stamp is beautiful. I don’t think I could look at it every time I stamped it and not see the flaw. I would carve more to incorporate the flaw into my design. You have to know how much that flaw will poke at you.
How frustrating. I’ve seen those lines on the rubber from the packaging being too tight. Keep the stamp.
How frustrating. I’ve seen those lines on the rubber from the packaging being too tight. Keep the stamp.
How frustrating. I’ve seen those lines on the rubber from the packaging being too tight. Keep the stamp.
How frustrating. I’ve seen those lines on the rubber from the packaging being too tight. Keep the stamp.
How frustrating. I’ve seen those lines on the rubber from the packaging being too tight. Keep the stamp.
How frustrating. I’ve seen those lines on the rubber from the packaging being too tight. Keep the stamp.
How frustrating. I’ve seen those lines on the rubber from the packaging being too tight. Keep the stamp.
Gorgeous design! The big question is will that flaw bug you every time you look at it? If not, leave it. If it does give yourself some more time to consider additional design such as cross-hatching. You might even duplicate that section on a wee piece of rubber, carve it and skip inking that are on the original and auditioning the changed part in its place before deciding if that’s a change you want. More work, yes, but that whole block was a load of work so you want to be happy with it and not cringe whenever you look at it.
Gorgeous design! The big question is will that flaw bug you every time you look at it? If not, leave it. If it does give yourself some more time to consider additional design such as cross-hatching. You might even duplicate that section on a wee piece of rubber, carve it and skip inking that are on the original and auditioning the changed part in its place before deciding if that’s a change you want. More work, yes, but that whole block was a load of work so you want to be happy with it and not cringe whenever you look at it.
Gorgeous design! The big question is will that flaw bug you every time you look at it? If not, leave it. If it does give yourself some more time to consider additional design such as cross-hatching. You might even duplicate that section on a wee piece of rubber, carve it and skip inking that are on the original and auditioning the changed part in its place before deciding if that’s a change you want. More work, yes, but that whole block was a load of work so you want to be happy with it and not cringe whenever you look at it.
Gorgeous design! The big question is will that flaw bug you every time you look at it? If not, leave it. If it does give yourself some more time to consider additional design such as cross-hatching. You might even duplicate that section on a wee piece of rubber, carve it and skip inking that are on the original and auditioning the changed part in its place before deciding if that’s a change you want. More work, yes, but that whole block was a load of work so you want to be happy with it and not cringe whenever you look at it.
Gorgeous design! The big question is will that flaw bug you every time you look at it? If not, leave it. If it does give yourself some more time to consider additional design such as cross-hatching. You might even duplicate that section on a wee piece of rubber, carve it and skip inking that are on the original and auditioning the changed part in its place before deciding if that’s a change you want. More work, yes, but that whole block was a load of work so you want to be happy with it and not cringe whenever you look at it.
Gorgeous design! The big question is will that flaw bug you every time you look at it? If not, leave it. If it does give yourself some more time to consider additional design such as cross-hatching. You might even duplicate that section on a wee piece of rubber, carve it and skip inking that are on the original and auditioning the changed part in its place before deciding if that’s a change you want. More work, yes, but that whole block was a load of work so you want to be happy with it and not cringe whenever you look at it.
Gorgeous design! The big question is will that flaw bug you every time you look at it? If not, leave it. If it does give yourself some more time to consider additional design such as cross-hatching. You might even duplicate that section on a wee piece of rubber, carve it and skip inking that are on the original and auditioning the changed part in its place before deciding if that’s a change you want. More work, yes, but that whole block was a load of work so you want to be happy with it and not cringe whenever you look at it.
great stamp! I’d vote for hide it if possible. Can you add something onto the rubber?
great stamp! I’d vote for hide it if possible. Can you add something onto the rubber?
great stamp! I’d vote for hide it if possible. Can you add something onto the rubber?
great stamp! I’d vote for hide it if possible. Can you add something onto the rubber?
great stamp! I’d vote for hide it if possible. Can you add something onto the rubber?
great stamp! I’d vote for hide it if possible. Can you add something onto the rubber?
great stamp! I’d vote for hide it if possible. Can you add something onto the rubber?
The way my mind works, I would be asking, can one fill in the line/crack/mistake on the block, with a putty or masking fluid, because mistakes happen. I would imagine artists have considered this issue. Is it possible?
The way my mind works, I would be asking, can one fill in the line/crack/mistake on the block, with a putty or masking fluid, because mistakes happen. I would imagine artists have considered this issue. Is it possible?
The way my mind works, I would be asking, can one fill in the line/crack/mistake on the block, with a putty or masking fluid, because mistakes happen. I would imagine artists have considered this issue. Is it possible?
The way my mind works, I would be asking, can one fill in the line/crack/mistake on the block, with a putty or masking fluid, because mistakes happen. I would imagine artists have considered this issue. Is it possible?
The way my mind works, I would be asking, can one fill in the line/crack/mistake on the block, with a putty or masking fluid, because mistakes happen. I would imagine artists have considered this issue. Is it possible?
The way my mind works, I would be asking, can one fill in the line/crack/mistake on the block, with a putty or masking fluid, because mistakes happen. I would imagine artists have considered this issue. Is it possible?
The way my mind works, I would be asking, can one fill in the line/crack/mistake on the block, with a putty or masking fluid, because mistakes happen. I would imagine artists have considered this issue. Is it possible?
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Another beautiful stamp. I’m in the leave it as is camp.
Another beautiful stamp. I’m in the leave it as is camp.
Another beautiful stamp. I’m in the leave it as is camp.
Another beautiful stamp. I’m in the leave it as is camp.
Another beautiful stamp. I’m in the leave it as is camp.
Another beautiful stamp. I’m in the leave it as is camp.
Another beautiful stamp. I’m in the leave it as is camp.
Nice design and large carving.
The outer parts of the design (leaves including flaw) are very bold while the flowers have a detailed boldness or sketchy-ness created by the straight lines making this part look very woodblock print-like and so craftsman style. I like this part the best.
Keep going!
To add more balance to the overall design, carving details in the leaves and vines similar in weight and balance as seen in the flowers. The flaw in block will then be eradicated.
From experience with rubber moulds for jewelry making, trying to fill-in or repair with additives does not work well as there will be a disparity between the two different materials. Subtractive process will more likely result in better outcome.
Keep us updated.
Nice design and large carving.
The outer parts of the design (leaves including flaw) are very bold while the flowers have a detailed boldness or sketchy-ness created by the straight lines making this part look very woodblock print-like and so craftsman style. I like this part the best.
Keep going!
To add more balance to the overall design, carving details in the leaves and vines similar in weight and balance as seen in the flowers. The flaw in block will then be eradicated.
From experience with rubber moulds for jewelry making, trying to fill-in or repair with additives does not work well as there will be a disparity between the two different materials. Subtractive process will more likely result in better outcome.
Keep us updated.
Nice design and large carving.
The outer parts of the design (leaves including flaw) are very bold while the flowers have a detailed boldness or sketchy-ness created by the straight lines making this part look very woodblock print-like and so craftsman style. I like this part the best.
Keep going!
To add more balance to the overall design, carving details in the leaves and vines similar in weight and balance as seen in the flowers. The flaw in block will then be eradicated.
From experience with rubber moulds for jewelry making, trying to fill-in or repair with additives does not work well as there will be a disparity between the two different materials. Subtractive process will more likely result in better outcome.
Keep us updated.
Nice design and large carving.
The outer parts of the design (leaves including flaw) are very bold while the flowers have a detailed boldness or sketchy-ness created by the straight lines making this part look very woodblock print-like and so craftsman style. I like this part the best.
Keep going!
To add more balance to the overall design, carving details in the leaves and vines similar in weight and balance as seen in the flowers. The flaw in block will then be eradicated.
From experience with rubber moulds for jewelry making, trying to fill-in or repair with additives does not work well as there will be a disparity between the two different materials. Subtractive process will more likely result in better outcome.
Keep us updated.
Nice design and large carving.
The outer parts of the design (leaves including flaw) are very bold while the flowers have a detailed boldness or sketchy-ness created by the straight lines making this part look very woodblock print-like and so craftsman style. I like this part the best.
Keep going!
To add more balance to the overall design, carving details in the leaves and vines similar in weight and balance as seen in the flowers. The flaw in block will then be eradicated.
From experience with rubber moulds for jewelry making, trying to fill-in or repair with additives does not work well as there will be a disparity between the two different materials. Subtractive process will more likely result in better outcome.
Keep us updated.
Nice design and large carving.
The outer parts of the design (leaves including flaw) are very bold while the flowers have a detailed boldness or sketchy-ness created by the straight lines making this part look very woodblock print-like and so craftsman style. I like this part the best.
Keep going!
To add more balance to the overall design, carving details in the leaves and vines similar in weight and balance as seen in the flowers. The flaw in block will then be eradicated.
From experience with rubber moulds for jewelry making, trying to fill-in or repair with additives does not work well as there will be a disparity between the two different materials. Subtractive process will more likely result in better outcome.
Keep us updated.
Nice design and large carving.
The outer parts of the design (leaves including flaw) are very bold while the flowers have a detailed boldness or sketchy-ness created by the straight lines making this part look very woodblock print-like and so craftsman style. I like this part the best.
Keep going!
To add more balance to the overall design, carving details in the leaves and vines similar in weight and balance as seen in the flowers. The flaw in block will then be eradicated.
From experience with rubber moulds for jewelry making, trying to fill-in or repair with additives does not work well as there will be a disparity between the two different materials. Subtractive process will more likely result in better outcome.
Keep us updated.
Well said….. we cannot unsee it especially when looking /judging our own work.
Well said….. we cannot unsee it especially when looking /judging our own work.
Well said….. we cannot unsee it especially when looking /judging our own work.
Well said….. we cannot unsee it especially when looking /judging our own work.
Well said….. we cannot unsee it especially when looking /judging our own work.
Well said….. we cannot unsee it especially when looking /judging our own work.
Well said….. we cannot unsee it especially when looking /judging our own work.
I say leave it. I didn’t even notice it until you mentioned it, so I say embrace it and enjoy!
I say leave it. I didn’t even notice it until you mentioned it, so I say embrace it and enjoy!
I say leave it. I didn’t even notice it until you mentioned it, so I say embrace it and enjoy!
I say leave it. I didn’t even notice it until you mentioned it, so I say embrace it and enjoy!
I say leave it. I didn’t even notice it until you mentioned it, so I say embrace it and enjoy!
I say leave it. I didn’t even notice it until you mentioned it, so I say embrace it and enjoy!
I say leave it. I didn’t even notice it until you mentioned it, so I say embrace it and enjoy!