Using a Metal Stamp for a Potter's Makers Mark or Burning on Wood!

Summary

In this video, Karen from Karen's Pots and Glass showcases how to use a Maker's Mark stamp for both pottery and wood burning. She demonstrates using a metal stamp designed by herself with the company 'Stamp Yours' from Cleveland, Ohio, to imprint her brand onto clay pots and wood tool handles. Karen explains the versatility of such stamps, which can be 3D printed, rubber, or metal, and emphasizes the crisp edge detail provided by metal stamps, particularly for her wood-burning tools available on Etsy. The video concludes with a tutorial on wood burning with the metal stamp, offering a practical guide for artists looking to personalize their creations.

Takeaways

• 🎨 Karen is a high school ceramics teacher, potter, and YouTuber who creates ceramics tutorial videos.
• 🔖 The video focuses on Maker's Mark stamps, which Karen uses to imprint her work with a personalized logo.
• 🧱 Karen explains that Maker's Mark stamps can be made from various materials, including clay, rubber, 3D-printed plastic, and metal.
• 🏷️ Karen received a customized metal stamp from a company called Stamp Yours, which she uses for both clay work and wood burning.
• 🛠️ The metal stamp provides a crisp edge, making it ideal for detailed work on clay and wood.
• 🌐 Karen preferred to source her stamp from a company in the U.S. and found Stamp Yours, a Cleveland-based company.
• 🔗 She mentions that links to her previous videos and the Stamp Yours company are available in the video description.
• 🧰 Karen demonstrates how to use the stamp on clay pieces, particularly on beveled surfaces for a clear imprint.
• 🔥 The same metal stamp can be attached to an electric branding iron for wood burning, which Karen uses to mark her wood tools.
• 📜 Karen advises sanding over-burned areas on wood to achieve a cleaner look and emphasizes the importance of marking her tools for identification.

Q & A

Who is the presenter of the video, and what is her background?

The presenter is Karen Walsh, a high school ceramics teacher, potter, and YouTuber who creates ceramics tutorial videos to help people working with clay.

What is the main topic of the video?

The main topic of the video is Maker's Mark stamps, specifically how to use them in ceramics and wood burning.

What are some types of Maker's Mark stamps mentioned in the video?

The video mentions clay-made stamps, 3D printed stamps, rubber stamps, and metal stamps.

Why does Karen prefer metal Maker's Mark stamps for her work?

Karen prefers metal stamps because they provide a nice, crisp edge, which is essential for getting detailed imprints in clay and for wood burning.

What specific use does Karen have for her Maker's Mark stamp?

Karen uses her Maker's Mark stamp to imprint her brand, 'Karen's Pots and Glass,' on both her ceramic pieces and wooden tools, which she sells on Etsy.

Where did Karen find the company that made her custom metal stamp?

Karen found the company, Stamp Yours, based in Cleveland, Ohio, after researching online and looking for a U.S.-based manufacturer.

How does Karen use her metal stamp for wood burning?

Karen uses an electric branding iron with a brass head to burn her Maker's Mark into wooden tools, applying the stamp by rocking it back and forth on a flat surface.

What are some challenges Karen faces when using the stamp for wood burning?

Karen mentions that because her tools have a rounded surface, she sometimes misses parts of the design, like the 's' in her logo, which she corrects by sanding the overburned areas.

What advice does Karen give for using the branding iron safely?

Karen advises keeping a spare piece of wood on hand to test the branding iron's heat and using the provided stand to avoid setting the hot iron directly on a surface.

Where can viewers find more information about the tools and materials Karen uses?

Viewers can find links to the tools and the Stamp Yours company in the video description and by following the links provided in the video.