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Resource: Tin Foil Ornaments

  • Writer: Tiz Creel
    Tiz Creel
  • Mar 8
  • 1 min read

Updated: Mar 25

Learn the art of metal embossing using tin foil to create beautiful, textured designs.


Resource to create tin foil ornaments as a creative tool for play, identity and imagination. Inspired by the traditional Mexican craft of hojalatería (metal embossing).



Materials

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU8s47oYhvU
Video tutorial on how to create your own tin foil ornaments.

  • Pen

  • Rubber roller

  • Masking tape

  • Scissors

  • Fine sandpaper (for smoothing edges)

  • Soft metal foil

  • Flat and clean surface (cutting mat, MDF board, or glass)

  • Soft surface (felt pad, foam board or cleaning cloth)

  • Embossing tools (styluses, blunt pencils, or knitting needles)

  • Paper tortillon (paper styluses)










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