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From: SifGreyWillow (Original Message) Sent: 9/30/2007 11:49 PM
Walkway Party Lantern

Materials Needed:
clean tuna can
paint
wooden dowel or old wooden broomstick
drywall screw & screwdriver
utility knife or wood planer
glass hurricane shade with a diameter very slightly smaller than the diameter of the tuna can. These can be bought from craft or discount store for about $1.00.
candle
Instructions:
1~Using the planer or utility knife sharpen one end of the dowel or broom stick to a point. This is the end that will stick in the ground when the lantern is complete.
2~Stick pointed end into ground firmly.
3~Place tune can, centered, on top of flat dowel end that is sticking up out of the ground. If you need to, use a dab of hot glue to hold it in place.
4~Screw drywall screw directly into center of can through bottom of can and into the dowel. Tighten well.
5~Paint the outside of the can and the dowel black or what ever color you prefer.
6~Place candle in bottom of tuna can and light.
7~Place glass hurricane shade in can.
Done. You have a beautiful lantern for an outdoor party for pennies.