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Poor-Man's Gilding

When gold became too expensive and impractical, Mexican folk artists invented a technique to create gold-colored patterns on a dark wooden surface. Sometimes referred to as "Poor Man’s Gilding", this straw appliqué process is an easy and inexpensive classroom project.

Grade Level: 5 – 12

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