Tin Can Lantern
Tin cans (soup cans or other)
Universal oil-based primer
Oil-based enamel paint
Pin hammer
Nail
Galvanized wire (4-6 in.)
Pliers
Candle
Clean can by soaking in hot, soapy water. Making sure to remove all of the label and glue.
(optional painting)
Apply a coat of primer and let it dry.
Apply a coat of paint and let it dry.
Fill the can with water and place in a freezer until solid.(this will ensure you don't dent the tin.)
Use a hammer and nail to punch out holes, creating a freehand design around the can.
For a handle, punch out two holes on either side of can.
Using a pair of pliers, bend wire through holes and secure.
Place a candle in side and hang in a safe place.
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This project was submitted by donnals@cox.net (Donna Smith). Thanks Donna Smith!
Umm, which of the materials are expensive? A hammer? Surely everyone already has one of those... All you really need for this craft is a hammer, a nail, and a used tin can. And it IS recycling, because you are turning the trash (old tin can) into something neat (patterned lantern). I've done several of these, and they turned out great! (Except my first one haha...) I'm doing a set right now focusing on the majesty of Christ for Christmas. I've done a rather simple crown, and I'm going to do two crosses to go beside it. Some good shape ideas are: Hearts, stars, a Christmas tree, an angel, a snowman, a leaf, a dragonfly, a sun or moon, or some initials (monogram). Try not to make it too intricate or the design wont show up. Merry crafting!
this is so fun. our church did it for VBS one year using industrial size coffee cans. its perfect for the summer because the melting ice keeps kids cool.
My wedding is in a year, and I can't wait to make these, they will look great!
kool one yaar...!!
i love this idea. i placed my xmas lights.the 25 set i cut a hole in the back part & line them along the grass.where you can't see the wires.people pass by at night and just stop to look.halloween parents knock to ask if i could make them one.
Leave it unpainted and use those old bent wire hangers to make the hanger for it.
ilove it.....
My wedding is a year away, but I've been dying for something to do. I had already had all the supplies. It's so easy and this is an awesome way to recycle all those cans! I'm going to do this for christmas gifts too!
it was so attractive
i was so attractive
Who says you have to paint this? I have done several as path lanterns at the lake. They are beautiful!
I remember doing this as a gift for my mother in the fourth grade, except we used a differt type of wire and didn't paint it. She still has it and uses it with a tealight candle. I remember finding it a lot of fun, Its a nice inexpensive project for kids.
Even though it's good, some of the materials are so expensive and not actually recycled materials.... "_)
I love how it looks!
These would be nice to put citronella candels in for summer tables outside! Good project.
great
wow this one looks so good
i have done it before it fun and great for any season
How Pretty!
Very Good
Very Good