Punched tin lanterns

Pioneers needed light when going into the barns early in the mornings. To light up the barn, but keep the hay free of fire they lit candles inside tin lanterns. Make your own lanterns for Kirsten. Tomato Paste size cans will work well for 18" - 20" dolls.

Handmade Re-enactment tinware, electric lighting, candle lanterns, and sconces for any home and office. Located in Dayton, Virginia.

HGTV.com shows how to make almost-free outdoor lighting from upcycled tin cans.

This tea light lantern is made to accommodate interchangeable tin punch patterns. Supplies and Equipment 4 pieces ½" x ½" x 2¾" MDF 1 piece 1/8" x 3½" x 3½" Baltic birch plywood 4 pieces 2½ x 2½" roof flashing Liquid wood adhesive FolkArt Rust Painted Finish Tin punch pattern Proxxon MICRO Press MP 120 Proxxon MICRO Bandsaw MBS/E Instructions Transfer the tin punch pattern to the flashing blank. I use an electronic cutter to cut the pattern out of decal vinyl. You could also punch the paper…

The tinsmith making a punched tin lantern.

Before you toss those empty cans, take a gander at this little repurpose. You can punch any design of your choice into an old can, place a light in it and you have a lantern! All you need is a couple cans, a drill, and a light, and you're in. #diy

Learn how to make punched tin lanterns to light up warm Indian summer evenings with these upcycled outdoor lamps. More craft projects at countryliving.co.uk

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Light up the night repurposing old tin cans. That summertime, rustic appeal will add warmth and a glow to any balmy summer evening. All you will need are tin cans (of any size), leaves to use as a pattern and a hammer and nails. Clean up...