String Printing:
You will need:
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Part 1 - Creating your stamp:
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+ Cardboard tile - can be whatever size you would like your stamp to be.
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+ Scissors
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+ PVA Glue
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+ Paintbrush or Glue applicator/stick
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+ String
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Part 2 - Printing:
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+ The stamp you created in part 1
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+ A plastic tile
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+ Printing Ink - any colour
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+ Roller
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If you do not have
printing ink you can use paint instead.
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Step-by-step Guide:
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Part 1 - Creating your stamp:
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1) Collect the equipment listed in the 'you will need' box.
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2) Coat your cardboard tile with a thick layer of PVA glue.
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3) Lay your string in a shape on top of the glue.
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- You can do one continuous shape or cut your string into parts to create different shapes.
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4) Leave the stamp to dry until the glue has turned clear.
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TOP TIP:
ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT YOUR DESIGN WILL BE BACKWARDS WHEN YOUR PRINT IT AS YOU FLIP THE CARD!
Part 2 - Printing:
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1) Collect the equipment listed in the 'you will need' part 2 box.
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2) Coat your roller in printing ink making sure there is not too much or too little ink on it.
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3) Gently roll the ink onto your stamp making sure that all of the string is coated.
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4) Flip your stamp onto the piece of paper and press down on the back firmly.
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- You may want to use another roller to do this.
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5) Lift your stamp and the print should appear on your page.
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WHY NOT TRY:
- Using different coloured paper to print onto
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- Using different colours to create your print as shown in the picture and video
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- Covering one half of your print in one colour and the other half in another colour.
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- Layering different colours on top of eachother
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- Creating a range of different stamps to use together
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_ Use different materials other than string to create differnt textures.
E.g. Paper, Cardboard or Corn.
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