Soda cans (with tab still attached )
Spray paint
Tea Lights, Timer/Battery Operated
Utility knife
Raffia etc. for hanging
Chinese Lanterns From Soda Cans
Cut upcycle soda can lanterns using LED lights! ***CLICK HERE FOR MORE PICS, A VIDEO & MORE DETAILS***
NOTE ABOUT SHARP EDGES: These typical soda cans are now made from VERY thin soft aluminum. It would be incredibly hard to get cut on it. Our hands were in and out of the sliced cans and we didn't get even a scratch.
NOTE ABOUT SHARP EDGES: These typical soda cans are now made from VERY thin soft aluminum. It would be incredibly hard to get cut on it. Our hands were in and out of the sliced cans and we didn't get even a scratch.
You can measure around the can and make tiny marks where you will cut. You can also just eyeball it and cut, which is what I did. Make sure to keep the tab on!
Fill the can with water to about 1/2″ from the top and freeze. If you fill it too full it can split the can. Because the can's are so thin you need the frozen water so that you can easily cut the slits in them.
Make cuts with a knife about 1/2″ apart and about 1″ or so from the top and bottom.
Spray paint your can. You're now ready to shape it!
Carefully push down, making sure the cuts go outward.
Slide in a tea light if you're using one.
***THERE IS A VIDEO OF HOW TO MAKE THE CAN ON OUR POST LINK BELOW***
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Royce and Annetteon Jan 27, 2019YES IT IS A WONDERFUL IDEA, THANK YOU VERY MUCH
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Made Rodcason Mar 16, 2020I really love this my Uncle does this here in Puerto Rico for many years and he even makes lanterns out of them for candle holders...
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The candle won't stand upright because the bottom of the soda can is curved.
Add a touch of hot glue to the can
How do you get the soda out of can if you have to leave the top on?
Drink the soda! Just don't pull the tab off after opening.