Year of the Horse Crafting 4: Year of the Horse Commemorative Plate
Mexico is a country very dear to me. Thus, I must add something Mexican to this special Year of the Horse crafting series. Today we will make a commemorative plate for the year of the horse or el año del caballo de madera, mimicking techniques of Hojalata Mexicana (Mexican tin art).
Warm-up Activity: Watch “Rojito”/ Little Red by Patty Shukla
(first in Spanish)
(then in English)
*Check out the exciting world of PATTY SHUKLA KIDS MUSIC
Let’s begin our project:
(first in Spanish)
(then in English)
*Check out the exciting world of PATTY SHUKLA KIDS MUSIC
Let’s begin our project:
Year of the Horse Commemorative Plate
Plato Conmemorativo del año del caballo de madera
MATERIALS:
- used aluminum plate/tray
- horse silhouette
- pen/stylus
- masking tape
- acrylic paint
- brush
STEPS:
Step 1- Put silhouette over aluminium plate and trace using pen/stylus. The more pressure you apply as you trace, the clearer the impression on the plate.
Step 2- Add design details directly on aluminium plate. Be careful not to exert too much pressure to avoid punctures.
Step 3- Choose at least 4 acrylic colours
to use on your plate.
to use on your plate.
Step 4- Add design details using black and white dimensional paint.
Note: To protect painted aluminium plate, spray with clear matte or glossy varnish.
Optional Step: Glue hanging loop onto the back if you plan to hang plate on the wall.
Optional Step: Glue hanging loop onto the back if you plan to hang plate on the wall.
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Mexican Proverb on Horses:
a gran caballo, grandes espuelas
(English lit.: for a great horse, large spurs)
Meaning provided: make the suit fit the occasion.
My definition: In life conditions are always changing.
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As always, Great Job Pau! I love this Blog you created. For me it's so Inspiring! Thanks for sharing your talents in the social network. ~Marina P.~
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