There are so many creative ways to make handmade cans that you can't imagine. Following this tutorial on turning waste cans into treasure, you can make a very beautiful lantern out of old cans. The production department also has an article introducing the simple 5-step method of making lanterns from cans [picture]. If you are interested, you can refer to it. Use cans of different colors to make lanterns, put them in candles and light them up on your balcony, your night will be very romantic.
Handmade lanterns made from cans
To make a lantern by hand using cans, you need to prepare: 2 cans, 30 cm wire, knives and small pliers, screwdriver, hole punching tool, black marker, a piece of cloth, water basin, candle
How to make lanterns from cans:
1. Fill the can with water and freeze it in the refrigerator until the water inside freezes into ice (it will take about 6 to 6 hours)
2. Take out the frozen cans and wipe the water outside with a cloth, and we can start making lanterns by hand
Here we can first drill a hole on the left and right sides of the top of the can to finally thread the lantern string
3. Use a black pen to draw 12 small dots at equal intervals on the can. Also draw 12 dots below to match the upper part (see step 3 in the picture for an example)
4. Draw the can into a slight S-shaped curve according to the dots (as shown in Figure 4, with one dot at the top and the next dot at the bottom)
5. After all the strokes are completed, put the can into a basin with water to melt the ice cubes, then take it out and wipe it dry
6. Insert a screwdriver into the cutout on the top of the can and press outward (as shown in Figure 6), and repeatedly open all the cutouts
7. Turn the jar upside down, and then operate in the same way as above, so that the lantern shape is basically visible
8. Press the can and press it inward slightly
9. Use iron wire to make a hook, put it on and use it to hang the lantern. The handmade lantern made from cans is completed!
After the can lantern is completed, pull out one of the cutouts to insert a candle and light it up! diyju.com
Coincidence Tips:
1. Since the can is relatively thin, it is easy for dents to appear when we cut it, so the first step is to fill the can with water and freeze it into ice cubes, so that it will not be dented when we cut it again. We want to save trouble. Friends can skip this step.
2. Hold the can tightly when rowing, and be careful if the can slips and hurts your hand
Handmade lanterns
Illustrated tutorial on how to make lanterns from cans. Simple 5-step process to make lanterns from cans
