Mario has been making tin suns for over twenty years. A native of Guadalajara, Mexico, he established himself in a nearby pueblo, where he uses a combination of plasma and torch for cutting the intricate patterns. He is proud to say his designs are all created by him. And even adds that he will not produce designs by competitors, with the inference that he would like the same respect in return.
Variation in Design
The sun designs are varied. The one that first caught our attention was the multiple patterns that occur with the effect of lighting. For example: a first look shows a regular sun with plasma cut patterns; upon lighting it you can see a beautiful tree pattern in the background. Mario is passionate about his work and even trained his son in his techniques, to pass his artistic talents to the next generation. He can even make custom designs for restaurants and special designs. Here’s a brief video of the process.
Custom Design
One of the best features of handcrafted products is the ability to customize designs and sizes. For this reason, handcrafted tin suns from Mexico are one of the favorite choices for wall art when it comes to restaurant decor.