Copper tooling

Copper Tooling is a fun and sophisticated project that requires relatively few materials. Here is a list of what you will need. -Copper Foil (or substitute) -Metal Tooling Kit (or ball point pens, popsicle sticks, wooden stylus, be creative!) -White Paper -Pencils -Liver of Sulfur or India Ink -Small cup -Paintbrush -Steel Wool Wrap a pre-cut piece of foil with plain white drawing paper to determine the size of your image. Unwrap the foil and set it aside. Carefully draw your image into the…

Learn a new medium — embossing on metal foil tape — using minimal investment in tools and supplies. Create GORGEOUS metallic tiles with super cool grungy, antiqued look.

I've been making samples for a workshop I'll be teaching at the upcoming NAEA convention in Seattle, in March. The workshop is titled "Oh What a Relief - Fabulous Tooling Foil". So I've been posting pics of my samples in Facebook art teacher groups, and have gotten a lot of questions about technique. As a result, I'm diving into the world of videos, and have two (very low-tech but hopefully informative) videos to share with you! But first, here are some of the samples I've been sharing: I'm…

Another project from last year.

I decided to try my hand at copper tooling. I haven't done it since high school and that was a long time ago! I added a patina and sanded off the high spots to create a nice contrast and then sealed it will Renaissance wax. They are ACEO size which is 2.5" x 3.5"