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Objectives/Outcomes:

• Understand and apply media, techniques, and processes
• Use knowledge of structures and functions
• Reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others

What You Need:

• Small tin tart pans (kits available at S&S worldwide)
• Push pins
• Indelible markers (optional)
• Simple, small pictures

What You Do:

1. Place the picture you've chosen on top of the tin tart pan.

2. Punch with push pin around the lines of the picture.

3. Remove the paper and you have a tin punch ornament or suncatcher.

4. To add a little color, use indelible markers.

5. Older children may enjoy trying designs freehand.

Note: You can make a wonderful candle holder by filling an empty aluminum can with water and freezing it (this makes it easier to punch.) Then, can use a nail and hammer and punch holes into the can. When it's finished, remove the water and set a candle inside.

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Recommended Products:

Country Tart Pans (pack of 12) Tin punch hang-ups created with a common nail. 4-1/2". Pack of 12 blank tart pans.

Recommended Books:

Fun With Recycling
50 Great Things for Kids to Make from Junk!