Basketweave stamping

[Hilly]

I've given my basketweave stamps several go rounds, and every single time, my work ends up crooked, or some lines look squishy . How do you keep it going in a straight line, and keep it from getting squishy looking? I've tried very lightly scribing a line for each line of stamping, and it helps some, but I'm not sure it's the best way. Also takes forever. I have the same problem with that 3 sided basket stamp.

Do others of you have the same trouble, or am I just a moron? Maybe I just need new trifocals...

How to fix the problem?

Still scratchin my head,

Hilly

[tazzmann]

Don't know if I can help you. I always scribe lines with a wing divider set to the width of the stamp. I draw all my lines and then start stamping. It takes me about 20-30 seconds per stamp because I put the stamp down, then adjust it so that both edges are on the line, etc. I usually get fairly straight stamps this way. Though, admittedly, I don't do basket weave all that often for that same reason.

[Hedge]

I lay out my lines the same way Tazz does. When you set your stamp, do it lightly at first, settling it into the end cut of the adjacent

one. You should be able to feel your tool line up before you smack it. It just takes practice.

[anne newkold]

I use Jeff Mosby's way and it has helped me.

http://greyghostgraphics.com/wp-content/th...%20tutorial.pdf

[Art]

Hi Hilly,

First of all, each basketweave stamp has an angle to draw that first line that will cause the edges to line up evenly. If anyone knows about this, please jump in and explain it better than me. However you set the diagonal at the angle that will cause the tails to line-up with the border. This obviously only works for straight borders, but even if you only have one straight border, line it up. You need to practice till you can run a straight line on the guideline and then another straight line off of that. Spacing is important and you have to figure that out during practice. The smaller the stamp, the more critical placement, so start big. The most accomplished stamper can show you every error they made, but they will be hard to find. You will likewise see every error you made although others may not. Don't work with the tri-lobe till you have gotten used to the rectangular stamps.

Art

I've given my basketweave stamps several go rounds, and every single time, my work ends up crooked, or some lines look squishy . How do you keep it going in a straight line, and keep it from getting squishy looking? I've tried very lightly scribing a line for each line of stamping, and it helps some, but I'm not sure it's the best way. Also takes forever. I have the same problem with that 3 sided basket stamp.

Do others of you have the same trouble, or am I just a moron? Maybe I just need new trifocals...

How to fix the problem?

Still scratchin my head,

Hilly

[Hilly]

I use Jeff Mosby's way and it has helped me.

http://greyghostgraphics.com/wp-content/th...%20tutorial.pdf

Thanks, Anne! I think this will help a lot!

UPDATE: I tried stamping using the tutorial you provided, and it works awesome! Thanks again! :jump:

Edited March 26, 2008 by Hilly

[David Genadek]

I've given my basketweave stamps several go rounds, and every single time, my work ends up crooked, or some lines look squishy . How do you keep it going in a straight line, and keep it from getting squishy looking? I've tried very lightly scribing a line for each line of stamping, and it helps some, but I'm not sure it's the best way. Also takes forever. I have the same problem with that 3 sided basket stamp.

Do others of you have the same trouble, or am I just a moron? Maybe I just need new trifocals...

How to fix the problem?

Still scratchin my head,

Hilly

Speed is accuracy. Let the tool bounce into position. This is hard to learn on a real piece of work so try it on some scrap. Just relax and find the rythym the rythym will create the accuracy. The tools are designed to be their own guide but you have to trust the tool and yourself. Try to soften your eyes so you can see where you are going not just the stamp. It is like aiming high in steering when you drive. You will botch up some but if you can let go you will be amazed at what happens.

Everyone I have taught to stamp has had the problem in the beginning. You will get it for short periods at first and then you will learn to hold the proper focus for longer periods until it becomes second nature.

David Genadek

[raftert]

I lightly mark one line then I center the tool and go on from there. it takes alot of practice, One gentleman told you that the tool lines itself up and that is correct. Where my shop is in central Texas everyone wants basketweave so I get alot of practice. Sometimes I even dream that I am basketweaving. Not a good thing.

Tim

[dbarleather]

Here the series of steps I do when basketweaving.

Edited March 26, 2008 by dbarleather

[dbarleather]

Looks like it puts the photos in any order it wants. I couldn't put all the photos in here (not sure why). Hopefully it explains alignment. Basketweave, when done correctly, is a time consuming way to tool. Let me know if you need more pics. I might try and post them later tonight.

Edited March 26, 2008 by dbarleather