how to make a lantern from a can

hey guys for this project you will need baked bean or corn cans as they are sturdy and openablethe lanterns produce a good light and are great for just keeping around the house

• Gather some empty food cans that have plain sides without ridges. Although those with ridges can be easily tapped out with a light hammer and a side stone. Remove the label and wash well to remove any lingering food/juices.
• With a marker draw a pattern of dots on the outside of the can. Although this was not done traditionally, with most minceirs/metal workers using the eye for direction, it makes it a far easier approach to start with.
• Next you can either fill the can with water and freeze over night until fully solid or fill with sand or dry soil and sit it mouth down on the ground or on a stone to keep the contents in.
• When filled or solid with ice use an assortment of nails (although I like to use an old screw driver tip) to pierce the metal along the dots.
• Next, either dry out or empty the can, clean it out.
• You can either pierce it through the top, on both sides and fit with some thin wire for hanging or leave it on a table.