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 Metal Tin Airplane Cookie Cutter  US $3.99
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How do I age and distress a pressed tin/metal frame?
The mirror frame was faux finished in a soft ivory color with green and few other colors underneath. I removed the original faux finish and now I'm lost as to how to get that dark ebony distressed look.
First spray pant it in the "main" color-then take it outside while the wind is blowing and add the gold or silver touches. The wind will put a light touch of the color on it and make it look distressed. I have done this alot and I've really been pleased with the way it turns out.
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Metal Tin Airplane Cookie Cutter US $3.99
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Pool beach decor novelty Metal Tin Sign FUNNY HUMOROUS Toilet US $4.99
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 BRAND NEW REMINGTON FIREARMS SHOTGUN UMC DUCK DECOY TIN METAL ADVERTISEMENT SIGN US $10.99
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 Vintage Art Deco Tin Metal Trash Can Waste Basket US $100.00
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 Be Irresistible Tonight Tin Metal Sign US $14.99
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 James Dean an American Icon Tin Metal Sign US $14.99
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 3 metal tins black inside stackable decorative US $4.00
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 Vintage 3 piece set of metal tin canisters with rooster chicken pig country US $9.90
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 Cute adorable colorful chicken votive candle holder made of metal tin US $4.99
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 TIN STAR LUMINARY CANDLE HOLDER LUNCH BAG SHAPE METAL US $10.00
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 Metal Tin Wall Plaque Sign Clarks ONT Spool Cotton Wall Sewing Art Decor US $2.99
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 7UP 7 up Metal Tin COLA SODA POP YAHOO Sign Bottle Cap Ad 3D Vintage Wall Decor US $24.95
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 Lot of 2 Ceramic Cow Design Spoon Rest 7 1 2 Tin Metal Holstein container US $8.95
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 1 2 oz 14g EGYPTIAN GARDENIA Loose Granular Resin Incense Metal Tin FREE SH US $7.99
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 Wildlife Creations Country Music Song Metal Tin Plaque US $4.99
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 Vintage Daher Tin Metal Canister So Pretty Floral Design US $7.95
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 ENOUGH COFFEE AND I COULD RULE THE WORLD TIN METAL RETRO SIGN US $13.00
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 Lot of 3 Tin Metal Floral Wall Pockets New With Tags US $8.00
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 Handmade Metal Pie Tin US $.99
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 3 AVIATION TIN SNIPS SHEET METAL SHEAR CUTTING TOOL SET US $21.95
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 Wiss M1 M2 Tin Wire Metal Snips Shears Cutters US $24.99
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 Country Burgundy Tin Metal Napkin Holder Container Embossed Kitchen Design US $6.99
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 3 Pc Metal Aviation Tin Snips LEFT RIGHT STRAIGHT CUT US $17.68
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 1 2 oz 14g DRAGONS BLOOD Loose Granular Resin Incense in Metal Tins FREE SH US $6.99
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 Pampered Chef Metal Cookie Cutter Set w Storage Tin Jalepeno Star Heart Leaf US $9.98
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 BETTY BOOP Love Meter Tin Metal Sign US $6.99
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 BETTY BOOP Bathing Suits Tin Metal Sign US $6.99
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 Large Rainbow Swirl Metal Tin Container w lid excellent for decorative storage US $7.99
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 Christmas TREE Metal Cutter for Christstollen Cake Decorating Tin Baking Mould US $.01
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 NEW Cartoon Keyring TomJerry Metal Candy Case Box Tin US $.01
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 Vintage Deco lady decal hand painted old Kitchen tin Shabby metal Canister AS IS US $.99
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 REAM HOUSE Buscuit Cookie Cake Jelly Metal Cutter Tin Mold Mould Baking tool US $.01
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 Metal Tin Sign Pirate Beags Will Conue Stamped 8x12in US $14.00
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 VINTAGE Metal Tin ICE COLD SOLD HERE COCA COLA COKE BOTTLE Sign Wall Decor Ad US $24.98
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 Ride to Live Motorcycle Metal Tin Sign US $8.99
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 Pump n Go Gas Motorcycle Metal Tin Sign US $8.99
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 LARGE 2 FOOT MERMAID Rustic Tin Metal Wall Sculpture Art Tropical Beach Decor US $15.50
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 COUNTERPOINT METAL TIN CANISTER SET VINTAGE ORANGE YELLOW FLOWERS 4 PIECES US $15.99
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Embossed Tin Shingles
Embossed tin shingles are a gem from our architectural past. If you are fortunate to own a residence built after the Civil War and before the depression, your roof may exhibit designs on shingles, such as shown below.
In 1902, Cortright Metal Roofing, located in Philadelphia and Chicago, advertised the benefits of stamped shingles as follows: "...designed to avoid the heaviness, the expense and fragility of slate roofs; to avoid the lack of wearing qualities in the wood shingle, and provide a substitute for the 'buckling', rattling and expensive economy of the tin roof and to increase the beauty of a roof."
Reasons for their popularity
The shingles weighed less than slate: Slate roofs suggested prestige and wealth, but structures had to be strong to hold them. With the lighter pieces of metal, stamped in order to strengthen the metal, embossed tin shingles positioned themselves as an alternative to slates
Metal roofing, such as these shingles, protected homes against fires: After the Civil War, in many towns, there was a movement to replace the wooden shakes. Home insurance usually cost less with a metal roof.
To compete with the standing seam tin roofing, the embossed tin shingle manufacturers appealed to the desire to be known as the wealthy family in the town. An expanse of beautifully design shingles dominated the impact of these fortunate homes, hopefully over shadowing the more common roofing in the area.
And the "yuppies" of that period listened.
What happen to this roofing style?
During the first 20 years or so, numerous unique designs appeared. This photo illustrates a flamboyant style.
By the turn of the century, the Victorian-influenced homeowners settled on a few choices, such as shingle illustrated below:
One of the leading manufacturers discontinued seven styles, leaving only two available for customers to choose from.
By the 1930s, the less expensive asphalt shingles and the higher cost of tradespeople impacted the installation of new embossed tin shingles. With World War II anticipated, all metal was diverted to the war effort. A roofing era ended.
Fortunately, for those who value our past heritage, some of these roofs still exist, often in good condition. If a finish is maintained on the shingles, the metal will be protected. For maintenance and care of embossed tin shingles, visit this website
About the Author
Miriam Cunningham owns and operates a hands-on roofing company that specializes in restoring and preserving old standing seam, embossed tin shingles and copper roofing. Her experience as a woman-owned company dates back to 1984.
