Metal tooling art projects

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…

We have loved these Sandra Silberzwieg portraits so much, and last week in our Charlotte, NC children's art studio we did them on tooling foil! Come see!

This was probably one of the favorites. My 8th graders enjoyed it because most had not used the material before. I cut 7" squares of ca...

If you're looking for a fun new art project for your kids look no further. These fun foil art projects for kids will keep them entertained.

I often judge the success of an art project by how children feel about their end result and how eager they are to take it home. Rarely do 8th graders act openly overexcited about their art, so thei…

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Metal Tooling in Middle School Art – wrap metal around cardboard and continue the design on paper. Color with sharpies on both trace the drawing onto the copper with a ballpoint pen. Once the sketch is transferred, students can add a three dimensional effect with a dull pencil or Popsicle stick, making the lines ofmaking the lines of the drawing stick outwards