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Halloween Craft Project Presented by Holidays on the Net and Marilyn 's Imagination Factory Make a Halloween Luminary © 1999 Marilyn J. Brackney

Make a Halloween Luminary With Americans using more than 200 million metal cans each day, manufacturing this simple container plays a very important part in our economy. Only the automobile and construction industries use more steel. Cans are among the easiest materials to recycle commercially, but making something from them is recycling, too. Empty metal food containers are perfect for creating pierced lanterns, small luminaries which hold votive candles. Make this a family project, and you'll have plenty to decorate the patio or line the sidewalk for Halloween, Christmas, the 4th of July and other holidays. You Will Need: Paper Pencil Nail Hammer Metal can Throw rug Masking tape Rubber bands Continues below - Advertisement - Continues below How to: It's possible to make a luminary from any kind of heavy, metal can, but use a smooth one to allow you to do more with the design. In addition, select a paper-wrapped container, so that the imprinting found on some metal cans will not detract from your work. The luminary is made by tapping holes into the sides of the can with a hammer and nail. If you wish, plan a design with paper and pencil, and follow it as you make the lantern. It's also possible to create the luminary as you go by just piercing it along the edges and making simple patterns. To start, rinse the empty food can and remove the paper label. If there are any sharp edges left on the inside, hammer them flat. Fill the can with cold water, leaving at least 1.5" to 2" of space at the top. Place it in the freezer. Allowing room at the top is necessary, because the water will expand as it freezes. This can cause the bottom to bulge, making it unusable as a luminary. Leave the can in the freezer until it's solid. Remove the can, and use rubber bands to hold the plan in place or tape your drawing to the container. Place it on some form of cushioning such as an old throw rug or pillow. Use the hammer and nail to tap holes into the can and ice. Simply follow the lines, leaving spaces between the holes. Or, if you wish, make up the design as you go. When finished, allow the ice to melt and empty the can. Place a votive candle in the bottom, and have an adult help light it. Never use candles without adult supervision. Tips and Tricks: Vary your designs or motifs according to the holiday you're celebrating. Pick simple shapes such as a jack-o-lantern for Halloween, stars for the 4th of July and Christmas. Marilyn's Imagination Factory ©1999 Marilyn J. Brackney Visit our holiday craft site, Holiday Arts & Crafts on the Net, for more Halloween and all your holiday crafts. Do you have a great Halloween or other holiday craft project? Easily share your holiday crafts with us @ Holiday Arts & Crafts on the Net. Visit our Holiday Giftshop for a great selection of Halloween costumes, party supplies and gifts Holiday Giftshop on the Net Hallowen Costumes Halloween Party Supplies Halloween Crafts Halloween Music Halloween Books Halloween DVDs Or Search For in Halloween Giftshop Day of the Dead Giftshop Thanksgiving Giftshop Chanukah Giftshop Christmas Giftshop Kwanzaa Giftshop New Years Giftshop Martin L. King Jr Giftshop Mardi Gras Giftshop Valentines Day Giftshop Purim Giftshop Passover Giftshop Mothers Day Giftshop Fathers Day Giftshop Independence Day Giftshop Ramadan Giftshop Rosh Hashanah Giftshop Yom Kippur Giftshop Today We're Celebrating... Today We're Celebrating: May 09th 2008 National Nurses Week: This week, which honors the important contributions of nurses to the health care of all Americans, coincides with the birthday of world-famous nurse, Florence [...] Did you know that we're not only celebrating Halloween, we're celebrating the whole year - one day at a time! So once you're finished celebrating Halloween why not stop by and see what other celebrations we've got going on! Join our Mailing List We'll keep you informed of future Holidays on the Net Celebrations Get great ideas for Halloween costume ideas online

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