METAL/TIN PUNCH GUIDELINES

General suggestions to help leaders

Have members learn terms and tools needed for metal/tin punch: awl, screwdriver, hammer, board, tape, tracing paper, paint for antiquing metal, liver of sulfur for copper, steel wool, lacquer for finishing, etc.

BEGINNERS (1 - 2 years in project)

Suggested knowledge/skills to be learned:

• Learn how to trace pattern
  Learn how to apply pattern to metal that is to be punched
  Learn how to clean so no fingerprints remain
  Learn how to antique and finish with spray
  Learn how to finish project with frame, board, etc.

Suggested projects: simple, small projects (wall hangings, holiday decorations)

INTERMEDIATES (3 - 4 years in project)

Suggested knowledge/skills to be learned:

• Continue skills learned in previous years
• Use techniques in previous years and add new ones
• May want to use copper and try painting in some figurines on tin punch
• Also maybe make cutouts such as weathervane ornaments

Suggested projects: painted punched articles, weathervanes

ADVANCED (5 years, up )

Suggested knowledge/skills to be learned:

• Continuing using skills learned in previous years
• Be creative and make up your own design
• Become a teen leader
• Demonstrate a technique and/or develop instructional materials
• Show and/or sell products at art show, craft show, etc.
• Participate in county craft leaders' meeting

Suggested projects: lamp shades, candle holders, lantern, match box holder