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How to make a shamrock stamper

Introduction

How to make a shamrock stamper

Ellen Foord

Pick up supplies

Gather a pair of sharp scissors, a four-leaf clover template, craft foam, a pencil, a block of wood or stiff foam, super glue, fabric medium, green acrylic paint, a small foam roller, a white napkin, and an iron.

Step 1

How to make a shamrock stamper

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Trace

Trace a four-leaf clover onto the craft foam.

Step 2

How to make a shamrock stamper

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Cut clover

Cut the four leaf clover with scissors.

Step 3

How to make a shamrock stamper

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glue

Use a small amount of super glue to attach the foam clover to wood or rigid foam block.

Stage 4

How to make a shamrock stamper

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Let dry

Let the glue dry completely.

Step 5

How to make a shamrock stamper

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Prepare the paint

Mix one part fabric medium to two parts acrylic paint. Load the small foam roller with paint.

Step 6

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Paint Seal

Roll the paint over the foam clover stamp. Run a few test stamps to determine how much paint to apply and how much pressure to use while stamping.

Step 7

How to make a shamrock stamper

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Stamp napkin

Carefully press the stamp onto the napkin.

Step 8

How to make a shamrock stamper

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Let dry

Let the paint dry for 24 hours.

Step 9

How to make a shamrock stamper

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Ironing

Iron to fix the paint..

Step 10

How to make a shamrock stamper

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Showcase

Fold the napkin to reveal the four-leaf clover.