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Metal Tooling with Colored Pencils

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Take your art class back centuries to the art of metal tooling. This is an art technique also referred to as embossing, or repajado in Mexico and South America. This is a fun project to introduce a new technique and new materials. This art form links to the Celtic nations and ancient Mediterranean cultures.

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mexico, south america

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embossing, metal tooling, mexico, south america, repajado, social studies
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Grade
K - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning
Year
2006

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