Stamp Making with Typography and Imagery
A course by Maria López , Artist and Engraver
Learn rubber-engraving techniques to create personalized stamps that combine letters and images
With a customized stamp, you can print anything, from your initials to a portrait of your pet. The only limit is your own imagination. In this online course, María López, whose work has been exhibited in Colombia, Spain, the US, and Japan, teaches you how to create your own personalized stamps.
Discover the secrets behind rubber carving, combining letters and images to bring to life a unique Ex Libris that conveys your personal style.
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 27 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (125)
- 7,448 students
- 18 lessons (3h 25m)
- 27 additional resources (10 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create an Ex Libris, a personalized stamp including letters and images that you can use to mark your books.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in creating their own stamp.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is necessary to take this course.
For materials, you need linoleum gouges, rubber for carving, a craft knife, ink pads, a pencil and paper, or a design software like Canva or Photoshop.
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Maria López
A course by Maria López
María López is a professional artist and engraver from Colombia. Her work has been exhibited in museums and galleries in Colombia, Spain, the US, and Japan.
Over the years, she has come to specialize in customized stamps. Through this medium, she creates pet portraits, logos, decorative motifs, and typography for clients looking to make their products stand out with original branding elements. She also expresses her creativity through etching and metal engraving.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Preparation: technique and materials
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The materials
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The basics of carving technique
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Typefaces and exploration of letter carving
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U3
Inspiration and project design
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The idea, the inspiration and the bookplate
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Create drawing 1
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Create drawing 2
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Types of composition: the general structure of the stamp
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Circular composition: how to curve the text
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U4
Making of the seal
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Transfer the design to the rubber
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Carve seal 1
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Carve seal 2
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Proofing and stamping
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The final touches
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Stamp the book
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U5
Seal care and recommendations
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Preservation of seal and tools
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Other uses for the stamp
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FP
Final project
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Stamp Making with Typography and Imagery
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