Every time I am in an Arts and Crafts store I look at the textured rubbing plates. Master E and Miss M love using them when they go to Playgroup but the ones at the stores are expensive. Awhile ago I came across a post to make your own. (I can't find the link). It was very simple and quick to complete.
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| I started with some thick cardboard and cut them into large squares (I always have things like this stashed away, a nappy box would work perfectly), my trusty gluegun and some extra glue sticks. |
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| Once the glue was quite hot I got to making patterns, these aren't fabulous but for the purpose it doesn't matter. I found it hard to control the amount of glue coming out and sometimes needed to retrace my lines. |
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| Here are the finished plates, spots, swirls, lines, big and small zig zags and diamonds. |
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| Here is a quick sneak peek of the pattern made from one of the zig zag plates. Not bad for my first attempt! |
They are now ready and waiting for Master E and Miss M to get up and have a go. That will be the real test. If they go well I might have a go at making some letter and picture plates.
Enjoy!
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