Mexican Tin Art
Make mexican tin folk art with simple items from the hardware store and supplies i ll be you already have.
Mexican tin art. Mexican tin folk art. One of the original amulets was missing so i added a beautiful hindu charm. By mark montano in craft art. If you have a chance to visit a store that sells mexican art and imports be sure to take a look at the tin art it is often combined with religious and humorous symbols.
Add some sparkle to any celebration with these beautiful handmade mexican tin angels tinkling bells and brightly coloured tin decorations. There are several regions of mexico that specialize in tin artwork. See more ideas about tin art mexican folk art mexican. One of the least known most versatile and most beautiful expressions of mexican folk art is hojalata tin art work also known in some parts of mexico as lamina or lata.
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Tin is also considered a cheap type of metal and is sometimes referred to as poor man s silver thus making it a perfect candidate for folk art. One is oaxaca and the other is san miguel de allende. Mexican tin folk art. Their skills in tin punching and etching enable them to create detailed works of art on a luminaria or creating brightly colored animal sconces and mirrors.
Since the 1500 s this humble metal has been made more pleasing by being shaped stamped punched painted and cut into a wide variety of decorative and functional artwork. The mexican folk artist found painted tin to be a versatile means for creating decorative fun and colorful items. Mexican tin folk art.