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Pedicure Inspired Printmaking: Make a Foam Stamp & Use it on Fabric

You guys!  This weekend I printed this awesome piece of fabric and it's all thanks to my visit to the nail salon!

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Last week I was sitting in the nail salon when I suddenly realized that the foam things they put between your toes were super cool shapes! In this video tutorial I show you how I turned my pedicure into a fantastic foam stamp as well as how to use the stamp to print on fabric. I even take you through how to use an ironing board to set up a print studio for printing on a long piece of fabric! I hope you enjoy the video!

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Side note: I went online and it turns out that those toe separator things come in lots of different styles.  Check it out:

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I see a lot of cool foam stamps you could make from these simple pedicure tools.  Inspiration really is everywhere!

And before I go, here's another look at that super cool piece of hand printed fabric:

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As you can see from the detail photos, in some places I did a good job of lining things up and in some places I didn't.  And you know what?  I don't think it matters.

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.

91 thoughts on “Pedicure Inspired Printmaking: Make a Foam Stamp & Use it on Fabric

  • I love this so much! Thank you for sharing!

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  • I love this so much! Thank you for sharing!

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  • I love this so much! Thank you for sharing!

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  • I love this so much! Thank you for sharing!

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  • I love this so much! Thank you for sharing!

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  • I love this so much! Thank you for sharing!

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  • I love this so much! Thank you for sharing!

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  • Swoon! I love this funky shape, and I love how the printing pattern creates a white “twin” of the stamp. So cool!

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  • Swoon! I love this funky shape, and I love how the printing pattern creates a white “twin” of the stamp. So cool!

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  • Swoon! I love this funky shape, and I love how the printing pattern creates a white “twin” of the stamp. So cool!

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  • Swoon! I love this funky shape, and I love how the printing pattern creates a white “twin” of the stamp. So cool!

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  • Swoon! I love this funky shape, and I love how the printing pattern creates a white “twin” of the stamp. So cool!

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  • Swoon! I love this funky shape, and I love how the printing pattern creates a white “twin” of the stamp. So cool!

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  • Swoon! I love this funky shape, and I love how the printing pattern creates a white “twin” of the stamp. So cool!

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  • That is so fun!! I love it!

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  • That is so fun!! I love it!

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  • That is so fun!! I love it!

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  • That is so fun!! I love it!

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  • That is so fun!! I love it!

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  • That is so fun!! I love it!

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  • That is so fun!! I love it!

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  • This is amazing, love it! Thanks for sharing!!

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  • This is amazing, love it! Thanks for sharing!!

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  • This is amazing, love it! Thanks for sharing!!

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  • This is amazing, love it! Thanks for sharing!!

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  • This is amazing, love it! Thanks for sharing!!

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  • This is amazing, love it! Thanks for sharing!!

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  • This is amazing, love it! Thanks for sharing!!

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  • It is truly an artist’s eye that can see beauty in everyday objects — and truly a mixed media artist’s eye that sees the potential for it in a nail salon! Thank you for sharing your gift, Julie …

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  • It is truly an artist’s eye that can see beauty in everyday objects — and truly a mixed media artist’s eye that sees the potential for it in a nail salon! Thank you for sharing your gift, Julie …

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  • It is truly an artist’s eye that can see beauty in everyday objects — and truly a mixed media artist’s eye that sees the potential for it in a nail salon! Thank you for sharing your gift, Julie …

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  • It is truly an artist’s eye that can see beauty in everyday objects — and truly a mixed media artist’s eye that sees the potential for it in a nail salon! Thank you for sharing your gift, Julie …

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  • It is truly an artist’s eye that can see beauty in everyday objects — and truly a mixed media artist’s eye that sees the potential for it in a nail salon! Thank you for sharing your gift, Julie …

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  • It is truly an artist’s eye that can see beauty in everyday objects — and truly a mixed media artist’s eye that sees the potential for it in a nail salon! Thank you for sharing your gift, Julie …

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  • It is truly an artist’s eye that can see beauty in everyday objects — and truly a mixed media artist’s eye that sees the potential for it in a nail salon! Thank you for sharing your gift, Julie …

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  • So, So awesome Julie! Now I can’t wait to see what you make with this fabric!

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  • So, So awesome Julie! Now I can’t wait to see what you make with this fabric!

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  • So, So awesome Julie! Now I can’t wait to see what you make with this fabric!

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  • So, So awesome Julie! Now I can’t wait to see what you make with this fabric!

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  • So, So awesome Julie! Now I can’t wait to see what you make with this fabric!

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  • So, So awesome Julie! Now I can’t wait to see what you make with this fabric!

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  • So, So awesome Julie! Now I can’t wait to see what you make with this fabric!

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  • Love it! Love it! So simple but so effective.
    How would it lookwith another color stamped on top.
    So many creative thoughts!
    You are ALWAYS so inspiring.

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  • Love it! Love it! So simple but so effective.
    How would it lookwith another color stamped on top.
    So many creative thoughts!
    You are ALWAYS so inspiring.

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  • Love it! Love it! So simple but so effective.
    How would it lookwith another color stamped on top.
    So many creative thoughts!
    You are ALWAYS so inspiring.

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  • Love it! Love it! So simple but so effective.
    How would it lookwith another color stamped on top.
    So many creative thoughts!
    You are ALWAYS so inspiring.

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  • Love it! Love it! So simple but so effective.
    How would it lookwith another color stamped on top.
    So many creative thoughts!
    You are ALWAYS so inspiring.

    Reply
  • Love it! Love it! So simple but so effective.
    How would it lookwith another color stamped on top.
    So many creative thoughts!
    You are ALWAYS so inspiring.

    Reply
  • Love it! Love it! So simple but so effective.
    How would it lookwith another color stamped on top.
    So many creative thoughts!
    You are ALWAYS so inspiring.

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  • You truly are inspiring. I have some fabric that I can’t remember or imagine the reason I bought it. This is a perfect thing to do with it. And I even have the toe separators! I’m practicing being fearless in my art. I will fearlessly (more or less) print away.

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  • You truly are inspiring. I have some fabric that I can’t remember or imagine the reason I bought it. This is a perfect thing to do with it. And I even have the toe separators! I’m practicing being fearless in my art. I will fearlessly (more or less) print away.

    Reply
  • You truly are inspiring. I have some fabric that I can’t remember or imagine the reason I bought it. This is a perfect thing to do with it. And I even have the toe separators! I’m practicing being fearless in my art. I will fearlessly (more or less) print away.

    Reply
  • You truly are inspiring. I have some fabric that I can’t remember or imagine the reason I bought it. This is a perfect thing to do with it. And I even have the toe separators! I’m practicing being fearless in my art. I will fearlessly (more or less) print away.

    Reply
  • You truly are inspiring. I have some fabric that I can’t remember or imagine the reason I bought it. This is a perfect thing to do with it. And I even have the toe separators! I’m practicing being fearless in my art. I will fearlessly (more or less) print away.

    Reply
  • You truly are inspiring. I have some fabric that I can’t remember or imagine the reason I bought it. This is a perfect thing to do with it. And I even have the toe separators! I’m practicing being fearless in my art. I will fearlessly (more or less) print away.

    Reply
  • You truly are inspiring. I have some fabric that I can’t remember or imagine the reason I bought it. This is a perfect thing to do with it. And I even have the toe separators! I’m practicing being fearless in my art. I will fearlessly (more or less) print away.

    Reply
  • Way fun! I have a set of the toe separators and I’ll be checking at the dollar store for more.

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  • Way fun! I have a set of the toe separators and I’ll be checking at the dollar store for more.

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  • Way fun! I have a set of the toe separators and I’ll be checking at the dollar store for more.

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  • Way fun! I have a set of the toe separators and I’ll be checking at the dollar store for more.

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  • Way fun! I have a set of the toe separators and I’ll be checking at the dollar store for more.

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  • Way fun! I have a set of the toe separators and I’ll be checking at the dollar store for more.

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  • Way fun! I have a set of the toe separators and I’ll be checking at the dollar store for more.

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  • Fantastic work, just wish I could sew so I could craft along. But beautiful.

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  • Fantastic work, just wish I could sew so I could craft along. But beautiful.

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  • Fantastic work, just wish I could sew so I could craft along. But beautiful.

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  • Fantastic work, just wish I could sew so I could craft along. But beautiful.

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  • Fantastic work, just wish I could sew so I could craft along. But beautiful.

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  • Fantastic work, just wish I could sew so I could craft along. But beautiful.

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  • Fantastic work, just wish I could sew so I could craft along. But beautiful.

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  • That is just so cool. Definitely will “acquire” a set of those soon. Art supplies plus a pedicure = big win.

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  • That is just so cool. Definitely will “acquire” a set of those soon. Art supplies plus a pedicure = big win.

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  • That is just so cool. Definitely will “acquire” a set of those soon. Art supplies plus a pedicure = big win.

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  • That is just so cool. Definitely will “acquire” a set of those soon. Art supplies plus a pedicure = big win.

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  • That is just so cool. Definitely will “acquire” a set of those soon. Art supplies plus a pedicure = big win.

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  • That is just so cool. Definitely will “acquire” a set of those soon. Art supplies plus a pedicure = big win.

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  • That is just so cool. Definitely will “acquire” a set of those soon. Art supplies plus a pedicure = big win.

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  • OMG. I mean, it’s just so obvious. I’m laughing and loving it. It also looks very much like a stencil or stamp you would have designed.

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  • OMG. I mean, it’s just so obvious. I’m laughing and loving it. It also looks very much like a stencil or stamp you would have designed.

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  • OMG. I mean, it’s just so obvious. I’m laughing and loving it. It also looks very much like a stencil or stamp you would have designed.

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  • OMG. I mean, it’s just so obvious. I’m laughing and loving it. It also looks very much like a stencil or stamp you would have designed.

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  • OMG. I mean, it’s just so obvious. I’m laughing and loving it. It also looks very much like a stencil or stamp you would have designed.

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  • OMG. I mean, it’s just so obvious. I’m laughing and loving it. It also looks very much like a stencil or stamp you would have designed.

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  • OMG. I mean, it’s just so obvious. I’m laughing and loving it. It also looks very much like a stencil or stamp you would have designed.

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