Southeast Asian Chop

In Southeast Asian countries, a person's signature is stamped instead of written. They use something called a chop. It is usually small (3/8"squre) and is made of soapstone.

Supplies:

• art eraser or small square of recycled styrofoam

• x-acto knife (if using eraser)

• printmaking ink or paint

If you use an art eraser, you carve out your design with an x-acto knife, have an adult help!

A safer way would be to "carve " your design into a small square of recycled styrofoam with a pencil or other blunt tool.

Ink your chop and use it to sign your name to letters, notes and cards!

from Hands Around the World :365 Creative Ways to Build Cultural Awareness & Global Respect by Susan Milord