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a woman is working on some type of decorative paper with crayons and markers

I love when I find a new craft to obsess over, and I have recently gotten very into the art of metal embossing! I made this super cute embossed metal butterfly wreath this past spring and loved how it turned out! It is also a very fun and satisfying craft with little to no mess… what more could yo

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two silver wall sconces mounted on a white wall

Such a fun pair of vintage folk art candle sconces from Mexico. Made from tin. they have a punched in floral design at the bottom and a scalloped and beaded surround framing the mirror. The sides are scalloped and accented with alternating copper-color and silver-color cabochons in graduated sizes. The cabochon at the very top has an indention on the back side to serve as a hanger, but it's pretty shallow. I recommend using removable double-stick tape to make sure they stay on the wall. The…

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a pair of scissors sitting on top of a piece of cement next to a ruler

Punched or pierced tin has a long history in the United States, dating back to the colonial period when some referred to tin as "poor man's silver." Colonists used the pierced metal to shield candles from the wind in the lanterns, and the...

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the instructions for how to use an old fashioned teapot and strainer, with pictures on

Pioneers needed light when going into the barns early in the mornings. To light up the barn, but keep the hay free of fire they lit candles inside tin lanterns. Make your own lanterns for Kirsten. Tomato Paste size cans will work well for 18" - 20" dolls.

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two metal switch plates sitting next to each other

Three Mexican made light switch covers, including one that is made to cover up completely the outlet. Made of punched metal and finished in a silver color. Standard sizes, no hardware included.In good condition, although expect that these are not new.Rustic charm.*************Please convo with ques

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a hand holding a small metal frame with a photo on it and a pair of scissors next to it

This small soldered metal retablo is made of punched tin by New Mexico folk artist Annie N. Romero (sister to renowned Marie Romero Cash). It is a very small wall hanging, and the chain is sterling silver with three little charms or milagros attached. One milagro is the Sacred Heart, and it's a ver

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an image of a star in the middle of a cross - stitch pattern on a piece of paper

Printable tin punch stencils offer a creative and convenient way for DIY enthusiasts and crafters to add elegant and intricate designs to their projects. Whether you are a novice or an experienced artist, these stencils provide an easy-to-follow template that will enhance the aesthetic appeal of your tin punch creations.

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a mirror mounted to the side of a wall with flowers and leaves on it's frame

Very cool retro-style mirror design by Artist Carol Canner for the Carver's Guild. This is model #8034 which is a leaded plate glass mirror in an elongated octagonal frame, with a recessed center rectangular mirror surrounded by a field of diagonal facets. As noted in the back, the Artist designed this piece called "Herringbone" in 1978 and the fabricator made this particular mirror in 1983 (dated 5-10-83). You know this will look hot in your maximalist interiors or perhaps even boho chic or…

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