Pinhole art—also known as pinhole punch—is the technique of using a sharp object to make pictures and designs out of holes. Make pinhole punch designs on paper (this particular project uses construction paper) to make pinhole art in a variety of craft projects including Christmas ornaments, lampshades, handmade greeting cards, paper lanterns and wall hangings.
Things You'll Need:
- Cardboard Box
- Pre-Printed Design Or Drawing
- Box Cutter Or Scissors
- Craft Foam Sheet
- Sewing Needle, Push Pin Or Straight Pin
- Piece Of Construction Paper
Find the design you wish to use for your pinhole art project. Use a pre-printed design, your own drawing or a pre-cut stencil.
Make your work surface. Cut the side out of a cardboard box and lay it flat on the table. Place a sheet of craft foam on top of the cardboard (the cardboard and craft foam will absorb the pin pricks).
Place a piece of construction paper on top of your work surface. Place your chosen design on top of the construction paper.
Use a needle, push pin or straight pin to poke holes in the design. Follow the lines on the drawing. Press firmly enough to penetrate both the design and the construction paper.
Continue until all the lines in the design are outlined in pinholes. Remove the pre-printed design and discard. Save the cardboard and craft foam for future pinhole punch projects.
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Writer Bio
Monica J. Miller has been a freelance writer since 2005 and is published in "A Time to Love Magazine." Miller has more than 20 years of experience crafting. She writes on a variety of subjects, including parenting, family and relationships, business partnerships, Christianity, gift giving ideas and health issues.
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