Students Learn How to Make Prints at Crafty Corner

Students got the chance to tap into their creative side at the UTA Central Library. They carved out rubber stamps to make prints in the latest edition of Crafty Corner, held Thursday, Oct. 20. 

Britt Barker, UTA Libraries Student Assistant, stated that the stamps are created in a process called lithography. This process involved sketching a design on a piece of rubber and then removing the excess rubber with a carving tool. 

“Lithography is a stress-relieving print-making technique where you carve out all the negative space, and what is left is your positive space,” Britt said. “That positive space is what you see on the stamp.” 

Britt, who is an art major, stated she thought this would be a great activity to share with other students. It is an art form that is very teachable and something that a person can do on their own at home in their spare time. 

Anna Nguyen, a biology major, stated she came to the class to try something different. She noted that being creative can be a valuable skill as a student and a professional. 

“I think that this is pretty fun. It is very helpful for people who want to open a small business maybe,” Anna said. “They can figure out the process of making stamps if they want to hand make it for their business.” 

 Anna shared Britt’s thought that the activity is a good stress reliever and allows a person to refocus. 

Danielle Odjegba, a business management major, was working on creating a Halloween-themed stamp that she could use as she works with children at her church as a volunteer. She shared that the children enjoy getting their papers decorated with stamps. With Halloween coming up, Danielle wanted to be a bit more creative. 

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