Creative DIY Tin Can Lantersn

Arrange for an outdoor or indoor party with tin can lanterns being the sole source of light. Punched patterns on the recycled tin cans relive the 70’s sense of décor in style. While you may arrange electric string lights, candles or bulbs for lighting up the tin cans, solar lights make the project even more eco-friendly.

Homemade Tin Can Lanterns

Make summer evening parties fun with these tin can lanterns in adorable designs. The lamps, when used as patio lights, create gorgeous patterns on the dining table as you savor a sumptuous meal with your friends.

Designer Tin Can Lanterns

People with an artistic bend of mind will find this project engaging. Drill holes in old tin cans in a pattern of your own choice and creation and sit back to enjoy the gleam of the tea lights inside the cans coming out of the aesthetically placed holes.

DIY Instructions for Tin Can Lanterns

These lanterns boast of tiny handles that facilitate ease of carrying. Spray painting them in bright colors makes the lights more dramatic.

Template for Tin Can Lantern

Here is a pretty tin can lantern pattern that you can take a printout of and use as a template for drilling the holes on the tin cans.

Tin Can Lantern Tutorial

You will need mini tin cans for this activity. A hammer is used to punch in the holes at regular intervals; a wire is bent aesthetically to create small handles and spray painting takes care of the rest.

Tin Can Candle Lantern Patterns

Check out the video at the end of the linked web page to know the details of making these lovely tin can luminaries. You can place tea light candles or just regular candles inside for a romantic lighting effect.