Laser & Lino: Design your own custom stamp

About

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.