Photo Frame Box

Materials:

22-gauge copper
20-gauge silver base metal
bench shear
steel letter stamps
steel decorative stamps
colored wire
hammer
file
patina
water
gloves
copper tongs
metal glue
white glue or glue gun and hot glue
permanent pen
buffing wheels
lacquer
paper towels
spray paint
hinged jewelry box
safety glasses
ruler
beads - optional

1. Measure a 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" square of copper and a 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" square of silver base metal with a ruler and permanent marker (figure A). Cut metals using a bench shear.

2. Draw the layout of the design on the silver metal with the marker. Mark spaces to use as guides for the lettering.

3. Stamp lettering onto the silver base metal using steel letter stamps and a steel hammer (figures B and C).

4. Add interest and design to the silver base metal with decorative stamps.