The hand punched tin we carry comes from San Miguel de Allende, the capital of the state of Guanajuato. Tin art is produced when pieces of tin are cut to shape and stamped with patterns, a process dating back to the 1500s. Sometimes it is painted, paired with tile, antiqued with patina, or polished to stay its natural shiny silver tone. Lamps are assembled with simple soldering, and marbles are inserted to catch the light as it shines through from inside.