Laser & Lino: Design Your Own Custom Stamp
Turn your ideas into unique, reusable stamps with our hands-on laser engraving workshop at Maidstone Hackspace. Perfect for beginners and crafters alike, this small-group course will guide you through designing, engraving, and mounting your own custom rubber stamp – ready to use and take home the same day.
What You’ll Learn and Do
- Introduction & Inspiration (30 mins): Explore examples of lino and laser-engraved stamps and learn about the tools and materials.
- Design Your Stamp (1 hrs): Create your own design by hand, digitally, or with AI support, guided by our instructors.
- Laser Engrave & Mount (1 hr): Engrave your design into rubber, then mount it to a laser cut handle.
- Stamp & Share (30 mins): Test your stamp, experiment with inks, and take it home for future use.
What You Could Make
- Business branding stamps for logos, packaging, or stationery
- Intricate artistic designs for crafts and illustration
- Personal monograms, addresses, or signature stamps
- Playful children’s designs with animals, cartoons, or characters
- Personalised event stamps for weddings, birthdays, and holidays
Why Join Us?
- Your Project, Your Way: Create something unique
- Small Classes: Two instructors for every four participants ensure plenty of one-to-one support.
- Everything Included: Materials, equipment, and laptops with design software are provided.
- Take Home Your Work: Every participant leaves with a completed piece.
Accessibility
Please note: The workshop takes place on the third floor of the Maidstone Community Support Centre, which currently has no lift access.
