Rediscover an old-fashioned craft that is as charming as ever. Punching tin is a simple technique with a long history. In colonial times, tin lanterns were pierced with holes large enough to allow ...

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Once we have our cans clean, we are going to flatten to secure the entire rim with some pliers to prevent cutting ourselves on it. On a piece of paper, draw the design you want for your lantern, ...