I recently came across some light metal sheets and metal shaping tools that looked like they would be fun to use with clear hobby rubber stamps. It worked well. Here is one of the finished results…
This design is made with the Mittens clear hobby rubber stamps but can be done with any outline clear hobby rubber stamp.
To begin place the piece of light metal over the hobby stamp on an acrylic handle.
Lightly rub a wooden dowel across the surface of the metal until a faint impression of the stamp design shows through.
Using a plastic stylus, lightly press into the spaces of the design pronouncing the lines more clearly. Continue until you are satisfied with the results. Create a border by lightly pressing the stylus into the metal as it sits upon a foam mat. Use a ruler or other straight edge to ensure your border is straight.
Secure to a card using double sided sticky tape.
Here is another sample of this same technique.
I tried this technique with tin foil as well. To have success you have to use the heaviest tin foil you can find, and be very gentle when using the plastic stylus or the aluminum foil will tear.
Happy Stamping!!
