How To Make Tincan Lantern

Tin cans (any size)
Tin opener
Hammer
Nail (you can use different sizes)
Water
Washing-up liquid
Freezer
Pencil
Lantern light

 

 

How long will it take?

Five minutes, wait 24 hours, then another five minutes

What to do

1. Collect some empty tin cans.
2. Clean out the cans. For ones that held oil, wipe out the grease before you wash them. Remove the labels.
3. Fill the can with water and place the can upright in a freezer overnight.
4. Remove the can from the freezer the next day. The frozen water will help the can keep its shape. Without it, the can will dent easily.
5. Mark a pattern on the side of the can with a pencil.
6. Use a hammer and nail to puncture through the outline of your shape with small gaps between each hole.
7. Leave the ice to melt in the can (if in a hurry, use hot water to melt it). Tip out the water and dry the can.
8. Add a lantern candle.

9. Place lantern on a heatproof surface (eg, cement, stone or a dish). You can use the lanterns inside or out, but do be careful because the tin can get hot.