Mexican Tin Folk Art

Make traditional Mexican tin folk art with simple supplies from the hardware store!

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/mexican-tin-folk-art • Posted by Mark Montano

I used aluminum flashing to make this Mexican tin art! Watch the quick video tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vz9-8OcDjg

You will need

Aluminum flashing Americana Multi-Surface Satin Paint Loteria Images (included) Pattern of sacred heart Serrated Scissors Needle Nose Pliers E-6000 Glue White School Glue Plastic Cabochon flowers Sequins Glitter Hammer and Nail(s) Scrap wood

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I used aluminum flashing to make this Mexican tin art! Watch the quick video tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vz9-8OcDjg

Instructions

1. 

   Aluminum flashing Americana Multi-Surface Satin Paints Loteria Images (below) Pattern of Heart (below) Serrated edge scissors or tin shears Needle nose pliers E-6000 Glue White school glue Plastic cabochon flowers Sequins and glitter Paintbrushes Hammer and large nails Scrap wood

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   Trace and cut your pattern in aluminum flashing using serrated scissors (or tin shears) Cut out a loteria image and trace around it adding 1/4" all the way around Cut off the corners and bend them upward with pliers to create a small frame Using a large nail and scrap wood, tap a design into the heart *Tap a hole through the top so you can hang it when you're done

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   Paint your heart with Americana Multi-Surface Satin in vibrant colors Paint your small frame to match

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   When dry, glue on the flower cabochons and the frame with E-6000 glue Using white glue, add the loteria image Add more glue to add sequins and glitter inside and around the frame

5. 

   Print and cut this pattern

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   Print and cut these images