How Do You Make A Rubber Stamp For Letterboxing?
Letterboxing is a type of treasure hunt/hiking activity involving hidden boxes, journals, and rubber stamps. Each person needs his or her own personal rubber stamp (called a signature stamp) to leave his mark on the letterbox’s journal. In return you take an image of the box’s stamp for your own journal. It’s like treasure that is art and proof of your find. You can use these skills to create an artistic stamp for yourself and for when you are ready to hide a letterbox. Here are simple instructions for making a hand carved rubber stamp. • Nibs are stored in the plastic handle of this kit. Purchase the materials at local craft chains. The rubber pad and the lino cutter tools may be found near the rubber stamping supplies but often they are found in the calligraphy or carving supplies. If you do not find them at your local craft store you may check in college book stores or there are sources online. You can also carve erasers. They are cheaper, but smaller. • Choose an image about the si
