Step 3: Draw Designs

how to make tin can luminaries draw templates for designs
Photo: Tina Rupp
«»
Draw templates, thinking of them as reverse stencils; the lines are the negative space through which the light will shine.

Or, download one of our templates:
• Pumpkin
• Leaf 1
• Leaf 2
• Leaf 3
Next

Related Content

Ask TOH users about Curb Appeal
Discuss

Contribute to This Story Below

Add Comment

    More in Exterior

    Tools List

    Close
    • finish hammer
      Hammer
    • Scratch Awl
      Awls in various sizes
    • chisel
      Chisels in various sizes
    • spring clamp
      3-inch spring clamp
    • slip-joint pliers
      Pliers
    • black marker
      Marker

    Shopping List

    Close
    Metal cans in various sizes

    Clean paint cans (if desired)

    Scrap 1x1s (leftover molding works too) about 10 inches long

    A scrap 1x6 at least as long as your tallest can

    18- to 21-gauge wire

    Tea lights