How do you age a punched tin?
For an inexpensive take on this project, swap out the tin and copper for sheet metal from the hardware store. Use a large nail as your punch, then “age” the panel by rubbing it with flat black metal paint.
How do you punch a tin design?
Punching Steps:
- Trace your design on a sheet of paper the size you want on your project.
- Back the tin with cardboard or plywood for durability, and tack the paper and tin to a secure surface to begin punching.
- Punch with special round tip punching tool (available at most hardware stores) or nails.
What is punched tin?
Tin punching is a method of decorating tin objects by punching holes in them. The origin of the craft is unknown, but it was especially popular in colonial America. Lanterns, boxes and plates are often decorated by punching. Punched tin may also be used to decorate cabinetry, chests, or other items.
How do you make a metal punch?
Tape the paper to the metal, and place the metal on a piece of particleboard. Position the punching tool on one of the dots. Tap the end lightly with a hammer to make a groove in the metal; then tap again, more forcefully, to pierce. Repeat, making more holes to complete your design.
What tools are used for the art of tin punching?
Tin punch accessories like hammers, protective gloves, abrasive pads and particle board to help you complete your tin punch projects. Metal blanks in various sizes for your tin punch project such as real tin plate, solid copper and brass, ant.
How do you make a tin lantern punch?
Lay the tin on a towel and, using a nail and hammer, carefully punch in your design – three to four taps should do the trick for each hole. Add two close to the rim for the handle. Rinse the tin under a hot tap until the ice has melted and allow it to dry.
What tools are used in tin punching?
What are punched tin panels used for?
In colonial times, punched tin panels were used on pie safes and cupboards to keep the air flowing in to cool fresh baked breads, pastries and desserts while keeping the bugs away from the delicious food. These days, these punched tin panels will provide a lovely accent in any piece of furniture, especially a pie safe.
Do you offer custom sizes of the tin panels?
All the tin panels are 22 gauge and some are offered in two different finishes. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer custom sizes. Not in stock at this time but will ship within 1-8 weeks depending on the schedule of the crafter.
What kind of furniture can you make with pierced tin?
Offering designs from the popular folk art pierced tin to historically accurate re-creations of Traditional punched and pierced tin panels, as in the old shaker style furniture, pie safes, jelly cupboards, and more. Custom sizing and designs is our specialty.
How much does pierced tin cost?
FREE Download Pierced Tin Catalog price list here. Catalog + Sample Swatches for $34.95 p.p.d. (USA). Shop now online! Or call customer service 570-478-4127 M-F EST 9-5 for pricing or to place an order. Country Accents® is the major source of Artistic Hand Punched Tin, copper, and brass since 1979.
