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Repouseé (French) -
Repujado (Spanish) - Foil Embossing (English)
Repujado is the fine art of metal embossing also known as
metal relief. This is an ancient art of embossing or pressing shapes
into metal to create a design on aluminum, tin, copper, or brass.
This technique, called “repujado”, arrived in Mexico during the
Spanish colonization. It was born out of the necessity to protect
the icons of the churches from the chandelier smoke, the
environment, and time itself. Mexican and South American artisans
have used copper and tin for centuries to produce jewelry and
ornamental items. Religious images were embossed on tin metal sheets
initially and today this technique is used for many decorative
popular arts.
Workshops in repujado are available throughout the year. Aluminum
metal foil is the material used for the workshops. A design is
selected and transferred to the metal and then the metal is tooled
by hand to give volume and relief to the decorative design that is
etched into the metal. This technique requires applying pressure to
the metal with a special tool to stretch the metal to create a
relief design. A relief design has a three dimensional look and it
is raised from the flat surface of the metal plate. The process is
then finished by adding an antique look to the design with acrylic
paint or by adding color with permanent ink markers.
See FREE 2011-2012 Workshop
Schedule (pdf)
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Dick Blick is one of the largest retail vendors for art supplies
in the United States.
Maria uses many products from Dick Blick and orders them through
the Dick Blick internet site.
These are products for metal embossing that are difficult to
find locally. These products are the same ones
that Maria uses in her workshops. They are priced at a discount,
next day shipping and delivery within 3-4 days after ordering.
Below are some of the items that Maria uses in the metal
embossing workshops. You can click on the links
and it will take you directly to the page in the Dick Blick
website for that particular item. |
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 Ideal for the beginning metalworker, this kit includes essential tools for embossing, detailing, and decorating soft metals, contained in a handy storage case. Also included are a practice piece of metal, detailed information, and project instructions. |
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Make trays, plaques, planters, jewelry, and decorative pieces by embossing, tooling, repoussé,
or overlay. This tooling foil cuts easily with household
scissors or metal snips. The sheet may have a protective coating which can be removed with steel wool. 36 Gauge (.005" Thick) |
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