Jolly Mom's blog has a very easy to follow DIY that features tin can luminaries. There is still plenty of time to whip up these guys to line your steps or driveway. Ideal for a party!
Head on over to her blog for even more DIY!
What You'll Need:
* Sharpie or marker in the same color as your paint
* Clean empty tin cans {I like to use the big coffee cans, any size will work}
* Hammer and large nail or awl
* Paint
* Paint brush
* Candles
Instructions
Fill the tin can with water and place it in the freezer. When the water in the can is frozen, remove the can from the freezer.
Using the marker, draw whatever image or word onto the tin can. You can freehand or print a design from the internet and then trace it onto the tin can. Keep the design simple though. Design Ideas: outline of a cat, a bat, a witch's hat, words like Boo or Happy Halloween.
Place the tin can on a folded towel. This will help brace the tin can and reduce the impact of punching the holes with the hammer.
Then, use the hammer and awl {or nail} nail to puncture the design in the can.
When you're done punching the holes, place the can under hot, running water to melt the ice.
Also, since water expands as it freezes, the bottom of your can will probably not be level. If not, then turn the can over, cover with a towel, and hammer down the edges until the bottom of the can is level.
Paint the tin can using either spray paint or acrylic paint. Once the the paint is dry, you'll probably have to go back with a toothpick and poke some of the holes through on the can since the paint can clog them up.
Place a candle inside the can and enjoy!
NOTE: You can also puncture one hole on either side of the tin can, attach a piece of wire, and then hang the luminaries as well!
Head on over to her blog for even more DIY!
What You'll Need:
* Sharpie or marker in the same color as your paint
* Clean empty tin cans {I like to use the big coffee cans, any size will work}
* Hammer and large nail or awl
* Paint
* Paint brush
* Candles
Instructions
Fill the tin can with water and place it in the freezer. When the water in the can is frozen, remove the can from the freezer.
Using the marker, draw whatever image or word onto the tin can. You can freehand or print a design from the internet and then trace it onto the tin can. Keep the design simple though. Design Ideas: outline of a cat, a bat, a witch's hat, words like Boo or Happy Halloween.
Place the tin can on a folded towel. This will help brace the tin can and reduce the impact of punching the holes with the hammer.
Then, use the hammer and awl {or nail} nail to puncture the design in the can.
When you're done punching the holes, place the can under hot, running water to melt the ice.
Also, since water expands as it freezes, the bottom of your can will probably not be level. If not, then turn the can over, cover with a towel, and hammer down the edges until the bottom of the can is level.
Paint the tin can using either spray paint or acrylic paint. Once the the paint is dry, you'll probably have to go back with a toothpick and poke some of the holes through on the can since the paint can clog them up.
Place a candle inside the can and enjoy!
NOTE: You can also puncture one hole on either side of the tin can, attach a piece of wire, and then hang the luminaries as well!
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