Serpentine Border Stamp (For Rory...and Anyone Else)

[Frank]

Thanks guys, definitely not a problem. As far as the spacing between borders, it depends on what size tool you are using and also what you think looks good. It's a judgement thing....practice a few times on scrap.

[Bluesman]

Thanks Frank, great tutorial. I need one of these stamps. Now I guess I gotta buy one.......

[Frank]

No problem Jon....everyone needs a few of these stamps in their arsenal.

[hunter131]

thanks for the tutorial just wish i would have seen it sooner. i have a few questions. how would you go about doin corners? and it looks like you dont overlap the tool but how do you keep it all the same depth between each impression or is it from the swivel knife? i hope that makes sense

[Sporq]

Thanks for the tutorial. I assume this works pretty much the same with the meander border tool that looks kinda like the letter H as well?

[Frank]

No problem at all.

Hunter131; everything that you asked regarding corners and overlap, was written about in the tutorial with the photos.

Sporq; This does not work the same way with the "Carlos" border (H Tool) that you are referring to. Those cannot touch one another or they will form circles.

Frank

[hunter131]

well i was talking about rounded corners say like on a saddle or something that has a slight curve

[Frank]

As far as curves, you would need to overlap the stamp a little more on the outside radius in order to close the gap. If you overlap a little more, you will have an easier time making a straight edge stamp go around the curve. You'll probably have to use a wing dividers to ensure that you are keeping the same spacing as you round the curve.

Edited August 11, 2013 by Frank

[Bob Blea]

Thanks Frank, this is good info. I appreciate your posting this tutorial. Makes me want to try this tool out.

Bob

[hunter131]

ok i made a small knife case and it didnt turn out to great so i will have to try it like you said here. thanks