Tombstone Rubbing - Gravestone Rubbing
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Tombstone rubbing also referred to as ‘Gravestone rubbing’, may seem an unusual hobby but it is a popular one even if it may seem slightly macabre to some.
Many people begin this creative practice as a child and the results can make for some wonderful pictures to take home. Others tend to participate in this hobby as they become interested in researching their family tree. One part of genealogy is visiting cemeteries to find the gravestones of departed family members and making rubbings of the inscriptions and ornamental artwork can provide a valuable record of family information as gravestones do deteriorate over the years. Whilst taking photographs can provide a good record, it is not as satisfying and as personal as actually making the Tombstone rubbing.
Some collectors are known for their interest in gravestone rubbings also, and this could be because there could be a famous, comical or specifically ornate collection available.
If gravestone rubbing is something that appeals to you and you feel that this would be useful in terms of family tree research or possibly just because you are interested in the variety of artwork which has been carved into the stones themselves, then it may be comforting to know that materials and outlay are fairly minimal for this hobby.
One consideration though is to take great care as regards avoiding damaging the gravestone itself, and there are simple techniques which can be used to prevent harm coming to the gravestone as a result of your activities.
Materials required are:
- Paper-plain white
- Charcoal, rubbing wax or a large black crayon
- Scissors
- Tape
- Kneeling pad (if required)
- Spray water.
- Small soft bristle brush
Taking the rubbing is fairly easy and providing you have permission from the cemetery, you simply spray the desired stone with water and then carefully clean any debris from the stone, as this will ensure that a clear rubbing is taken.
Once the water has dried, tape the paper to the stone and then gently, with a gentle pressure initially, start rubbing across the paper until the impression of the lettering and patterns begin to be visible.
Once this process has been completed, the paper is removed and carefully stored for posterity. Tombstone rubbing is a very simple process and whilst it can provide an accurate insight and confirmation into the past, it is also an enjoyable creative pursuit which can be of interest to family and friends.
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Many people begin this creative practice as a child and the results can make for some wonderful pictures to take home. Others tend to participate in this hobby as they become interested in researching their family tree. One part of genealogy is visiting cemeteries to find the gravestones of departed family members and making rubbings of the inscriptions and ornamental artwork can provide a valuable record of family information as gravestones do deteriorate over the years. Whilst taking photographs can provide a good record, it is not as satisfying and as personal as actually making the Tombstone rubbing.
Some collectors are known for their interest in gravestone rubbings also, and this could be because there could be a famous, comical or specifically ornate collection available.
If gravestone rubbing is something that appeals to you and you feel that this would be useful in terms of family tree research or possibly just because you are interested in the variety of artwork which has been carved into the stones themselves, then it may be comforting to know that materials and outlay are fairly minimal for this hobby.
One consideration though is to take great care as regards avoiding damaging the gravestone itself, and there are simple techniques which can be used to prevent harm coming to the gravestone as a result of your activities.
Materials required are:
- Paper-plain white
- Charcoal, rubbing wax or a large black crayon
- Scissors
- Tape
- Kneeling pad (if required)
- Spray water.
- Small soft bristle brush
Taking the rubbing is fairly easy and providing you have permission from the cemetery, you simply spray the desired stone with water and then carefully clean any debris from the stone, as this will ensure that a clear rubbing is taken.
Once the water has dried, tape the paper to the stone and then gently, with a gentle pressure initially, start rubbing across the paper until the impression of the lettering and patterns begin to be visible.
Once this process has been completed, the paper is removed and carefully stored for posterity. Tombstone rubbing is a very simple process and whilst it can provide an accurate insight and confirmation into the past, it is also an enjoyable creative pursuit which can be of interest to family and friends.
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