Laser Cutting Sponge Stamps

I’ve been using sponge stamps as a surface decorating tool for many years. I’ve created them using a razor knife to cut the sponge or a soldering iron to melt away the negative space to create the design. While these methods work, the resulting stamps don’t create the crisp lines, shapes, and graphic patterns I’ve been striving for, nor can multiple stamps with the exact same design be reproduced. The process I’ve developed using a laser cutter produces the best results by far, yielding incredibly precise and intricate sponge stamps to apply glaze, slips, and wax resist.

Read more about my process of creating sponge stamps in the February 2020 issue of Ceramics Monthly.

In the same issue, I share two glaze recipes I layer when using the sponge stamps.

You can download the print version here.

Laser cut sponge stamps for purchase in the sponge stamp online store!