Faux Tin Tiles

Recreate the look of vintage embossed tin.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Spread a thin, even layer of adhesive or gel medium over a piece of chipboard.

   

2. Adhere aluminum foil to chipboard. A brayer can be used to smooth out wrinkles and bubbles.
   
   Be sure to allow the adhesive medium to dry completely. Trim edges or fold to back side.
   

   

3. Step 2

   Die cut the covered chipboard into squares. More than one pass through the die cutting machine may be needed.

   

4. Step 3

   Place covered chipboard squares in an embossing folder with a centered or repeating pattern, centering the die cut(s) over the design.

   

5. Emboss according to machine instructions, adjusting as needed for the thickness of the material.

   

6. Step 4

   Paint a layer of acrylic paint over the tile with a foam brush. Be sure paint gets into all the details of the pattern. Allow the paint to dry completely.

   

7. Step 5

   Soak a small area of a paper towel or craft-dedicated rag with odorless mineral spirits or another solvent.

   

8. Rub the solvent over the raised areas of the panel to remove some of the paint for a vintage look.

   

9. Step 6 (Optional)

   Lightly rub a metallic finish over the raised areas of the panel to enhance the color of the exposed foil.

   

10. Step 7

    Use the panel to complete a project.

    

Video!

Variations

1. Cut smaller pieces and emboss several at once.

   

2. Piece them together to cover a frame or other altered object.

   

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Faux Tin Tiles. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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