Tinsmith, San Diego

Inside Tinsmith, a specialty shop in Old Town San Diego, dozens of light fixtures made from punched tin illuminate shelves stocked with shiny baubles. The fixtures come in a range of shapes and sizes—the most popular are three-dimensional stars set with colorful pieces of glass. The shop even has holiday pieces including tree ornaments, angel-shaped candleholders, and repair parts for Santa’s sleigh, all made from punched tin.