Pedicure Inspired Printmaking: Make a Foam Stamp & Use it on Fabric

Last week I was sitting in the nail salon when I suddenly realized that the foam things they put between your toes were super cool shapes! In this video tutorial I show you how I turned my pedicure into a fantastic foam stamp as well as how to use the stamp to print on fabric. I even take you through how to use an ironing board to set up a print studio for printing on a long piece of fabric! I hope you enjoy the video!
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[@nancyring8104]

Wow!! What a great result! I bought (on clearance) some craft foam adhesive, and was surprised at how well it works! Also, I have seen “pedicure kits” at the dollar store that come with the foam toe separators!! Will definitely try this!❤️

[@BalzerDesigns]

That's a great idea!

[@dianethompson8079]

So so good!

[@TheCommanda13]

It creates such a wonderful optical illusion where it’s unclear if the white or the black is the design!

[@BalzerDesigns]

Thanks!

[@deborahthompson3847]

Fantastic! Thank you!

[@BalzerDesigns]

You're very welcome!

[@saundrabrake8969]

What a great idea!

[@BalzerDesigns]

Glad you think so!

[@debala6367]

Thank u! Great fun and can't wait to play. The tip about being able to see the edge for placement was the Best! And...love to see your creative space looking so real! 💖

[@BalzerDesigns]

Thank you! It's not pretty, but it's extremely functional and I know where everything is!

[@karenjoy9997]

Awesome. I can’t wait to make this stamp, and get started stamping. Thank you.

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Julie, I really really enjoyed watching you create that stamp and the resulting fabric is Gorgeous and Stunning Too. Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags

[@BalzerDesigns]

Thank you so much!

[@peggyr7799]

Hi Julie - fabulous tip - Who knew !!! Tfs 👵🏻🎨❤️🤗🌹👍

[@BalzerDesigns]

You are so welcome!

[@bconsilio3764]

Great idea

[@stineke3021]

so easy, so smart of you. just… great!👌👏👏

[@BalzerDesigns]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@hudsonsailor54]

Great pattern.

[@BalzerDesigns]

Thank you! 😊

[@dko3623]

Very cool!

[@BalzerDesigns]

Thanks!

[@marymogck3321]

Great hack

[@BalzerDesigns]

Thank you!

[@susanmarcoux7005]

Your fabric looks awesome!

[@BalzerDesigns]

Thank you! 😊

[@annihilator45]

I really love that fabric you made! What will you make from it? I think it would be a fabulous summer skirt ,

[@myzanyself]

This is absolutely amazing! It would make a great beach cover up! ❤️❤️❤️

[@BalzerDesigns]

Great idea!!

[@49lucky]

Lol I use my ironing board for everything. It's in my kitchen cuz I'm always ironing something. I live in a tiny condo.

[@BalzerDesigns]

Love that!

[@McJulieO]

I love the visual results!
Could you comment on how to clean your tools when you are done? Does this ink wash off your tools with water? Is the fabric washable when dry? Though familiar with painting garments with latex or acrylic paints, I’m not familiar with using ink like this…

[@BalzerDesigns]

This is ink meant for fabric. I just wash my tools in water. Nothing special.

[@revCMF]

Love the idea of using thicker fun foam. I usually use cardboard, but it’s a bit too stiff for me.

[@BalzerDesigns]

The thick fun foam is great!

[@FanVidder72]

It's a shame that the ScanNCut can't cut as deep as those stamps ... you'd be able to make your own stamps. You can buy thin sheets of fun foam; have you tried cutting that? Great video.

[@BalzerDesigns]

Yes, of course. And I've got at least one or two videos on making stamps with your ScanNCut.

[@Artvisionz]

So great! I've not used screen printing ink before. Does it change the hand of the fabric?

[@BalzerDesigns]

Like paint, you have to get the kind meant for fabric.