Carve & Print: Words and Expressions by Sarah Matthews

All levels | 21 min 20 sec

Carve & Print: Words and Expressions
Overview00:54
Materials00:56
Design and transfer02:38
Carve stamp and test08:32
Make wrapping paper and gift bags08:20

Taught by Sarah Matthews

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Known for her vibrant use of color and joyful, expressive printmaking, artist Sarah Matthews often uses words in her work. In this class she demonstrates how to use your own handwriting as well as tracing and transferring found text for making your own custom stamps. Sarah demonstrates how these techniques can be used to create wrapping paper, gift bags, and gift boxes. If you can carve words, you can carve anything. This class is fabulous for someone who's never carved before - if you're going to start somewhere, start with words.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Speedball Speedy Carve Block 11-3/4'' x 11-3/4''
Pfeil carving tools and/or Powergrip carving tools
Scrap paper
Blackwing pencil
Chisel-tip marker
Ruler
VersaFine Clair in Paradise, Nocturne, Fantasia, Charming Pink, Cheerful, Dewdrops
VersaFine Memento in Brilliance in Pearlescent Chocolate, Pearlescent Thyme, Cottage Ivy, Bamboo Leaves, Pear Tart, New Sprout
Cutting Mat
Scissors
Utility Knife
Optional: Plain gift bags and gift boxes

Downloads:

Download Materials List SarahMatthews_carveandprint_words&expressions.pdf

Learn how to:

Make a custom stamp using your own handwriting
Transfer your drawing onto a carving block
Carve out your stamp
Print with an ink pad
Create a brick pattern

What you'll get:

A unique lesson on how to carve words into reusable stamps taught by artist Sarah Matthews
5 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supplies list
Step-by-step expert instruction from artist Sarah Matthews
The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students