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Art Stamps
Rubber stamping was first used by early South American Indians
for their "tattoo and mark" culture. It also stirred the
interest of some Spanish explorers as they marvel at how natives
use this bouncing stocky material. However, it was in 1886, when
a man carved texts in a portion of a rubber mounted to a wood,
that the innovative idea of carving a rubber was first
introduced. After which, the rubber stamp was soon used to print
bath tub information. The art of rubber stamping also became a
hobby in the 1970s. But in 1990s, the industry started booming
that rubber stamping became famous for craft makers worldwide.
Not only is rubber stamping a hobby, but also now, a source of
income for many people. The art of creating these stamps has
truly evolved. From simple text, geometrical and plain designs,
to the faces of presidents and famous landmarks, people can now
create even the most impossible designs easier than first
stamp-makers have ever imagined. These incredible designs are
found in art stamps or the ready-made aesthetic stamps. They are
now commonly used to beautify objects and are now gaining
popularity specifically in the United States. Sophisticated
designs of art stamps are very useful for easy and quick
decoration of items like greeting cards, letters, and papers.
However, in Europe, art stamps are considered more as toys
because of their comic designs.
Today, artists combine simple art stamps with some techniques to
make traditional arts. The modern artists use early art designs
such as Gothic, Expressionism, and Abstract Art in designing art
stamps. These art stamps are sold at high prices, while some
artists even keep them in galleries for exhibits.
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