Copper Embossing

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Yesterday's craft session was copper embossing, which involves a sheet covered in copper and then formed into a raised picture:

We began by practising on tin foil:



which, when reversed appears like this:



We were then let loose to enjoy ourselves:



Firstly by practising with a small square of copper:

   

I liked my snail, so I made a card:



And then with a larger piece of copper:

   



   

   



Another very successful and enjoyable afternoon!