VersaMagic™ Vase
By: Judi Kauffman Rubber Stamps – Red Castle, Inc.

Materials: Tsukineko VersaMagic   Mango Madness   Persimmon   Pink Grapefruit   Red Magic   Red Brick   Ocean Depth Abstract background design rubber stamps, three sizes (unmounted*) Large and small motif rubber stamps, 1 large, 1 small (unmounted*) Matte finish straight sided ceramic vase Optional: Matte acrylic spray *Unmounted rubber can be bent around the curves and corners of the vase when images are stamped. Mounted stamps will not work for the large images in this project since the vase is not completely flat, though mounted stamps could be used for the smallest images.

Instructions: Using ink pad to apply color, dab Mango Madness, then Persimmon, then Pink Grapefruit inks onto flat surfaces of vase (more color at edges).   Ink largest unmounted abstract background rubber stamp with Red Magic and stamp randomly and repeatedly on and around sides of vase. Bend the stamps as needed to get good impressions, but don’t worry if the images aren’t perfect since the background will have several layers of color to hide imperfections or smudges.   Ink one of the smaller unmounted abstract background rubber stamp with Red Brick and stamp randomly over and between the larger images. Fill the spaces between the Red Magic and Red Brick images with a third background pattern stamp inked with Persimmon. Let inks dry.   Stamp large and small motifs using Ocean Depth ink.   For added durability, seal with matte finish acrylic spray. Design notes and options: Choose a different palette and different rubber stamps to create a unique vase that suits your décor. Make sure that there is a lot of contrast between the stamps in the background and the final image stamps. The reds, oranges and pinks of the background recede behind the bright blue motifs even though they are not pale colors. Your background does not have to be soft and muted though it can be if that’s the look you want. The final images don’t have to be big (note how small the little squares are – the reason they show up is because they are dark and because they match the color of the big motif that draws your eye).