• • Empty Can
• • Hammer
• • Nail
• • Bailing Wire or Twine
• • Pliers
• • Spray Paint
• • Tea Light or Mini LED Light

Remove the labels from cans. Fill cans with water and stick them in the freezer.  Leave them in until the ice is solid. This helps the can hold its shape for the next steps.

Take your frozen can out of the freezer. Using a hammer and nail, pound a hole near the top of the can.  Flip the can over and make another hole straight across from the first hole. These will be used for the handle later on.

Use the hammer and nail to start punching out a design in your can.  You can draw it out beforehand or wing it. Let the ice melt out of the can and dry it out. Upon turning the can over, you'll notice a big bulge in the bottom. Just pound it down with a hammer so that it sits flat.

Cut a 12 inch strip of bailing wire and curve the end of it to form a hook.  Stick the hook through one of the top side holes. Twist the hook around to secure it.  Make a hook on the other end of the wire. Stick it in the side hole on the other side and twist it around. If you chose to use twine instead, simply tie on your handle.

Paint several coats on to cover the entire outside of the can and handle.

The simplicity of one color is nice, but if you have more than that, let your kids add their own flare. Encourage geometric designs or cultural themes.

Decide on a hook or nail to hang them from and make sure your handle is long enough. Light your tea candle and drop it inside, then carefully hang it up.

Revel in it's light together and enjoy your accomplishment.

The tin can will get warm, so it's best to extinguish it by pouring a little water in it.