Decorated Film Tin
I started with a shiny film tin about 12″ in diameter to create this unusual display unit. First, I sanded the outer edges of the tin to create texture. Then I cut an opening into the top surface and inserted a matboard box divided into two sections, and added color and texture around the box with a circular piece of hand-decorated paper.
Next, using matboard covered with hand-decorated paper, I framed the opening and added a door at the bottom. The door operates with a special wire hinge, tied in place with waxed linen threads and beads. A button tie at the top keeps the door closed. I pop-rivited eight small rectangles, made with the same hand-decorated paper, to the top surface for additional texture.
To complete the project, I glued decorated paper to the back surface of the tin and around the circumference at the edge.
Love the film cannister sculpture. I have many of those tins and now you have inspired me.
Have a happy holiday and I hope to take another class from you soon.
Hello Shelley – Thanks for your comment. Film tins are beautiful structures to begin with, but it sure is fun to alter them and decorate those shiny surfaces! Now get to work on your tins, and please send me digital images of the results! And here’s wishing you a happy and creative holiday season – Michael.