Tin can luminaries

An old craft with a simple trick: freezing water inside the can lets you punch a pattern without denting it.

You'll need

• Clean, label-free tin cans
• A hammer and nail
• Water, and a freezer
• Battery tea lights

How to make them

1. Fill each can with water and freeze solid, at least a few hours.
2. Sketch or freehand a simple pattern (stars, dots, a snowflake) onto the frozen can.
3. Punch along the pattern with a hammer and nail, working carefully.
4. Let the ice melt, dry the can, and place a battery tea light inside.

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