This project is the perfect decorative mirror gift to yourself or a friend. The substrate or blank for your elegant lady is 10 x 10-inches and has a small 3.75 x 3.75-inch recess mirror in the center.

Where to place decorative mirrors? Hang it close to an exit door, where one can do a quick check to see if you have forgotten something, such as putting on earrings, remembering to comb your hair, etc.  

As mentioned before, there are a couple of options on where to place decorative mirrors. Adding knobs (optional for you to provide or add later) can turn it into a functional decorative mirror gift for a friend. Not only will this metal embossed elegant lady project be a decorative mirror, but it will be a mirror with function. Think of the possibilities. For instance, use the knobs to hang jewelry like necklaces and bracelets, a decorative jewelry storage solution. Hang it close to an exit door, and the knobs will be perfect to use as keyholders. Hang your car keys, and they will be ready for when you leave – no more searching where you’ve put your keys.

For the metal embossed lady, you will work on pewter and use mostly one embossing technique, namely, high relief. In this case, it will not be the traditional high relief for metal embossing but a different version. You will work on the front of the pewter more than on the back; however, if you require more height on your design, you will still be able to add height from the back of the design.

Before cutting out your metal embossed elegant lady, you will use patina as an aging agent. If you choose not to use the chemical process, you can also use a permanent water-based marker as a blackening agent.

Lastly, adhering your metal embossed lady to the mirror blank or substrate will complete the workshop project.