18. Tin Can luminary

MATERIALS

Tin can of any size: large coffee or Juice cans - to soup cans
water
masking tape
hammer
nails
small candle

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Make sure the can is empty of its contents and cleaned
2. fill the can with water and put into the freezer to allow the water to freeze.
3. Once frozen, remove from freezer & tape a design (a star, a tree, etc) to the side of the can.
4. Take a large nail and hammer it at intervals along the lines of your design (with spaces in between).
5. Let the ice melt and drain the water from the can.
6. Once dry, put a candle inside and watch your design light up.

Source Family Education