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Step 3Making a design
You'll need a design for the image you're going to punch into the metal. I chose a William Morris design, since my girlfriend likes these patterns.
Print out an image at an appropriate size, and place the transparency paper over it. Mark dots where they make sense, then hold the transparency paper up to see if it looks like the design. You're constrained by the size of nails you're using to punch the holes - you need space between them or the metal will tear. I prefer small holes, but you could vary their shapes and sizes.
Once you get the transparency right, make a photocopy. Make sure it will fit one the metal with a half inch margin on either side, and scale as needed.
Print out an image at an appropriate size, and place the transparency paper over it. Mark dots where they make sense, then hold the transparency paper up to see if it looks like the design. You're constrained by the size of nails you're using to punch the holes - you need space between them or the metal will tear. I prefer small holes, but you could vary their shapes and sizes.
Once you get the transparency right, make a photocopy. Make sure it will fit one the metal with a half inch margin on either side, and scale as needed.
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