The Aztec Sun
The Aztec Sun
The Aztecs worshipped
many gods, especially the
Sun god.
They made human sacrifices
to the gods to keep the sun
alive.
Aztecs were located
in Southern Mexico
1325CE-1521CE
The Aztec’s solar calendar
was based on the
movements of the sun.
Mexican Metal Tooling
Metal Tooling is a popular Mexican Folk Art.
Aztec Sun Metal Tooling
Metal Tooling is a popular Mexican Folk Art. The Aztecs worshiped the Sun god.
1.
Sketch your
Aztec Sun on
white paper.
2.
Tape your paper
onto the metal.
3.
Trace your
entire drawing,
using a piece of
felt underneath
the metal as a
cushion.
4.
Remove the
paper and flip
the metal over to
push some parts
forward
5.
Rub the metal
with black ink.
Aztec Sun Metal Tooling
Metal Tooling is a popular Mexican Folk Art. The Aztecs worshiped the Sun god.
1.
Sketch your
Aztec Sun on
white paper.
2.
Tape your paper
onto the metal.
3.
Trace your
entire drawing,
using a piece of
felt underneath
the metal as a
cushion.
4.
Remove the
paper and flip
the metal over to
push some parts
forward
5.
Rub the metal
with black ink.
Aztec Sun Metal Tooling
Metal Tooling is a popular Mexican Folk Art. The Aztecs worshiped the Sun god.
1.
Sketch your
Aztec Sun on
white paper.
2.
Tape your paper
onto the metal.
3.
Trace your
entire drawing,
using a piece of
felt underneath
the metal as a
cushion.
4.
Remove the
paper and flip
the metal over to
push some parts
forward
5.
Rub the metal
with black ink.
Aztec Sun Metal Tooling
Metal Tooling is a popular Mexican Folk Art. The Aztecs worshiped the Sun god.
1.
Sketch your
Aztec Sun on
white paper.
2.
Tape your paper
onto the metal.
3.
Trace your
entire drawing,
using a piece of
felt underneath
the metal as a
cushion.
4.
Remove the
paper and flip
the metal over to
push some parts
forward
5.
Rub the metal
with black ink.
The Aztec Sun
1.
Sketch your
Aztec Sun on
white paper.
2.
Tape your paper
onto the metal.
3.
Trace your
entire drawing,
using a piece of
felt underneath
the metal as a
cushion.
4.
Remove the
paper and flip
the metal over to
push some parts
forward
5.
Rub the metal
with black ink.