Have you ever seen a tin ornament and wondered, "how did they make that"? In this class you will learn how to make Mexican tin ornaments. You will learn basic metal embossing techniques, metal painting, how to assemble ornaments, and how to embellish the ornaments in your own personal style. The ornaments that we will be making in class will be shaped in the style of traditional Mexican nichos and shrines. However, once you know the basic techniques necessary to assemble these ornaments, you will be able to make them in any shape that you desire: hearts, flowers, etc. This will not be the typical ornament; your ornament will have a window in it. In this window you can place images or photos of someone or something that you love. Imagine, a personalized Mexican tin ornament!!! You can also use these techniques to embellish frames, journals, books, greeting cards, ATC's and more.

Supply list for students

• Embossing stylus, metal or wood (I prefer wood, available at Michael's or Hobby Lobby)
• Craft mat
• Xacto knife
• Scissors
• 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" microscope slides (also known as memory glass from Ranger)
• Glass paints in your favorite colors (Delta has a sampler pack for about $6 at Michael's. There are several different kinds, including enamel, opaque and transparent. I use transparent but bring whatever you like.)
• Water carrier
• Paintbrushes in assorted sizes, flat and round
• Paint tray
• Assorted images to place in your ornaments, 1 1/2" x 1 1/2"
• Ribbon or raffia to hang your ornaments
• Assorted ephemera: small beads, gemstones or crystals, alphabet beads, small paper flowers, broken jewelry or whatever else you desire
• Hole punch
• Liquid nails clear (blue label)

Student Skill Level - Beginner to Advanced

Class Fee : $70

Kit Fee: $5 Includes Items for use on Teacher's Supply List

Includes:

• 36-gauge aluminum tooling foil
• Thin foam mat
• Ornament patterns photocopied onto cardstock
• Vinegar
• Paper towels
• Glass paints in assorted colors
• Fine steel wool
• Toothpicks
• (2) Heat guns
• Ultimate craft glue

Name: Michele Parlee
Email: mlparlee@gmail.com