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tin punch lantern

1/12/2014

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"The holes in the tin lantern freckled everything with little lights and shadows. Almanzo could see that Father looked solemn; he stroked his beard and slowly shook his head. Almanzo waited anxiously, but Father only took the lantern and made a last round of the barns to see that everything was snug for the night. Then they went into the house." 
- Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder

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Our group did this handicraft back in  2011 -tin punch lanterns!!
We read parts of Farmer Boy pg. 19,23. We also read a little history on punched tin.
Our  how-to can be found at this site.
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You probably have most of the supplies needed for this already at home. 
A washed out tin can, hammer, nail, awl or screwdriver, paper, pencil and a towel are all you need.

Here's another blog that shows how to do it.
Another idea for tin punching ornaments with pop cans can be found in this book. 



This is a great winter handcraft. When you're done making your lantern you can set it out in the snow and watch it glow, or take a moonlit snowy walk under the stars. 
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Shanda
1/13/2014 02:31:02 am

I have an "ambience" pinterest board and the first things I pinned were tin lanterns. I really like the old, beautiful look of them, and that you can make them from something you would typically throw in the recycling. I love that you did this off of a Little House book! Great idea, friend. I'll let you know how mine turns out. xo

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Jenny
12/17/2014 10:47:26 am

All the tin cans in our house have the rippled sides. The smooth-sided can makes such a beautiful lantern. What/where was the can from?
Looking forward to giving this a try:)

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Bobby Jo
12/17/2014 11:06:51 pm

These were from mandarin oranges. I had to look carefully too, to find some without ripples :)

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Jenny
12/19/2014 05:25:31 am

I would have looked forever! Never thought of mandarin oranges. Thanks!

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