![]() TIP: Keep the heat gun moving the entire time. Hold a heat tool about an inch from the surface and move it over the foam for about 15-20 seconds. Step 1 – Heat foam with Heat Tool: Place the foam flat on your table. The straight texture lines formed by chance when it was pressed into the stencil laying on my old cutting pad. Sadly, you cannot use words with this tool as they will be backwards! See a stamp created with a stencil below. That can be a big help if you have a stamp you want facing the opposite direction. Keep in mind that it will give you a reverse image. You can also make stamps with stencils and other rubber stamps. ![]() I always wanted to make a stamp of this and didn’t know how! You can see that stamp and ghost print below. If you can get the foam pressed into it, you can create a fun stamp! My favorite ever molded stamp is made from a wall sconce with a face carved into it. I have had success with fabrics, sweaters, rattan, wicker, kitchen gadgets, placemats, carved wood, picture frames, and much more. Almost anything with a texture can be used with the moldable stamping foam. Step 1 – Select a Textured Surface: This might be the most fun part. Paper – I prefer Watercolor paper How to Use Moldable Stamping Foam – Step-by-Step Directions Moldable Stamping Foam by Simon Hurley (there are some older products as well)Īcrylic Glaze Medium or Liquid by Golden or Liquitex You can stamp them with acrylic paints, inks, and glazes for a multitude of effects. They are a great alternative to traditional rubber stamps because they can be reheated and remolded over and over again. There are some older versions of the foam, which is blue in my photos. As the name suggests, the foam molds itself around the texture, creating a custom stamp. ![]() It is a dense, durable material which is heated and pressed into a textured surface. Have you ever had something you wished you could create a stamp of, but didn’t know how? This tool is the answer to your wishes! The Simon Hurley foam comes in a 3″ x 4.25″ rectangle, four to a package. ![]() This fun technique is great for your Junk Journals, Mixed Media Collage, Handmade Cards, and so much more!! Be warned: You will be looking at everything through a stamping texture lens when we are finished. It enables you to quickly create a stamp from almost any textured surface in your home. Boy…do I have something special to share with you today – a wondrous Mixed Media tool and technique tutorial: How to Use Simon Hurley Stamping Foam! This tool is pretty much a game changer I believe. Share on Pinterest How to Use Simon Hurley Stamping Foam ![]()
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