How to Craft Apple Stamps

Step-by-Step Guide

1. 1

   Step 1: Select suitable apples.

   Keep the best apples for eating, and use the bruised or older ones to make some apple stamps.
2. 2

   Step 2: Put on an apron or a smock to protect your clothes.

   Prepare your work-space by laying down newspaper to protect all surfaces. , Pour the paint onto the paper plates, using a separate plate for each color.
   
   You can use any color paint, but red and green – the colors of apples – are most popular.
   
   Use paint that is suitable for application to whatever surface you're using, whether it's paper, fabric, etc.
   
   Make sure it's non-toxic paint too, so that the kids can do this. , Let the apples dry for an hour after cutting and before dipping. , Use a paintbrush to spread the color evenly across the apple half. , Dip the apple in the paint or brush the paint on again for each subsequent stamp, and have paper towels on hand to blot excess paint. , Create a pretty design in the other half of the apple by cutting a heart, star, or other shape into the center of the cut side of the apple before applying paint.
   
   Use a paintbrush to apply paint separately to the design you've cut out. , Use fabric paint and the apple stamps to create a cute fabric tote bag or grocery bag.
   
   Allow to dry before using or wrapping as a gift. ,
3. 3

   Step 3: Prepare the paint.

4. 4

   Step 4: Cut the apple in half with a sharp knife.

5. 5

   Step 5: Dip the apple into one of the paints

6. 6

   Step 6: cut side down.

7. 7

   Step 7: Press the paint-covered apple half onto the construction paper or paper lunch sack.

8. 8

   Step 8: Create a design.

9. 9

   Step 9: Make an apple tote.

10. 10

    Step 10: Finished.

Detailed Guide

About the Author