Add a festive glow to your outdoor picnic or barbecue with recycled cans and candles. You can also make a few lanterns for the holidays to include in your centerpieces.
Clean any size empty tin can.
Fill can with water and place in freezer until water is frozen.
Draw designs on frozen can with a marker or crayon.
Lay can in middle of large bath towel.
Roll each end of the towel toward can to form a barrier that will guard against slipping.
Wear safety glasses.
Use a large nail and hammer to poke holes in can following your design.
Place finished frozen can in sink to thaw.
Place 1 to 2 inches of sand in bottom of can.
Insert votive or other candle into sand.
Light candle.