Marking and Coloring Methods
In rubber stamping, adding colors to stamps is a common tactic. However, there are a lot of ways to do this. You can use markers or other coloring mediums to achieve the desired looks.
Markers are a great tool to use for coloring purposes. Just like the rest of the stamping tools and materials, they come in different varieties. One of the most used is the water-based markers which are generally valuable when there’s no need for the ink to stay permanent. Meaning, the water based markers are the best option to use for some kind of stamping tests. You can wash them easily with clean water, and since they are not water resistant, the water based markers can be combined with other coloring mediums like a blender pen, water and paintbrush.
The markers may also take in pigmented forms. This type is naturally acid free and is highly resistant to fading. They are also lightfast and do not bleed when washed with water unless the print is not yet dry. The pigmented markers are deemed perfect for glossy or metallic types of paper, as well as in wood, glass and clear acetate. They dry fast on these materials and unlike the other inks, there’s no need for you to apply heat on them just to make them permanent. It is these qualities that make the pigmented markers the most preferred.
There are also the wet looks markers which are designed as water based markers through a special formula. Most artists use this medium for heat embossing purposes, then making this option the exact opposite of pigmented types. They boast very bright colors and the ink contained on these markers are slow drying. This slow dryness is what also makes it perfect for embossing as it gives you enough time to apply the embossing powder is desired. You can colors to your stamps by this material after transferring the image on paper, or directly to the rubber stamp.
Speaking of direct coloring, artists who see the need for coloring directly on the rubber die of their stamp with different shades often find it a bit easy, yet longer to finish. Problems associated with drying out may occur, especially if you are using a fast drier ink. With this, huffing or breathing on the surface of the stamp is highly recommended to keep the ink activated before you make the image transfer.
When applying inks directly onto the stamp, without the use of pads, it would be best if you won’t employ permanent markers as they dry so fast and has the tendency to stain the rubber. To create more interesting effects, you can use a blender pen to pull the colors from the stamp outline into its inner parts. This can give your craft a look that appears to be monotone but with a number of varying shades of a particular color.
Aside from markers, you can also use watercolors to your art works. This medium has been utilized for rubber stamping by almost every rubber stamper simply for the sense of transparency it provides. The colors when applied to the stamped image tend not to cover the lines and some parts of the picture. And, since the colors are somewhat transparent, watercolors work best not just for detail coloring, but more for backgrounds. The use of watercolor in rubber stamping is often considered by many as the technique of brush marking.
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