Making a Stamp Pad

Q: I would like to try printing with blocks. Any tips on making a stamp pad?

A: I use a plywood block as the base and then set a thin (1/8-1/4") sponge on top of it, trimmed to fit exactly. Then I wrap that whole business in 60 or 80 mesh screen. It gives a much more even distribution of the print medium than cheesecloth.