Rediscover an old-fashioned craft that is as charming as ever. Punching tin is a simple technique with a long history. In colonial times, tin lanterns were pierced with holes large enough to allow ...

All you need to do to get started on this eco-friendly summer craft project is gather the following materials: With your newly gathered used tin cans, remove labels, and clean thoroughly. Fill each ...

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A free-standing cabinet designed to store baked goods, a pie safe was a standard fixture in most kitchens back when great-grandma was a girl. The simple and effective design featured punched-tin ...