Metal Tooling

These are examples of metal embossing (aka tooling or repoussé) and various ways I have used them in mixed media work and handmade journals. Also included are a few samples of first grade students with whom I worked. The embossings were created on either 36 gauge copper or aluminum.

Mixed Media panel with tooled copper from a triptych titled “Earth, Sea, & Sky”
“Earth, Sea, Sky” Triptych
“Star of the Sea, Guide Us Home” Mixed Media Triptych
Tooled Copper Border Detail from “Star of the Sea, Guide Us Home” Triptych
Close up of Tooled Copper Border Detail from “Star of the Sea, Guide Us Home” Triptych
Tooled Copper Embellishment on Journal Cover
Student at work during “Five Patterns in Nature” workshop
Grade 1 Student Work: Mexican Tin Art Project (Aluminum with markers)
Grade 1 Student Work: Mexican Tin Art Project (Aluminum with markers)
1st grade student at work