I have tin cans we are going to turn into luminaries for Christmas presents.
What is the best tool for puncturing holes into a tin can?
I am using Bushs' Bean cans if that makes a difference.
You guys are fast. I'm still trying to get the goo off. I need to get some Goo-Gone.
Thank you all. Now hopefully my sister doesn't read this. :o)
I had good luck my filled the cans with water and freezing them first (helped keep the shape without crushing) and then using a drill for the holes. Nails worked but it was time consuming and a little frustrating.
Hi Margie-
I used a clamp and a drill...I drew an outline...drilled away...and then painted!
Hammer and a nail was TOO frustrating!!
Have fun!
michele/cat
different size screw drivers is what we always used. just hammer them in. good luck and have fun!
I would try using a drill (supervised of course if kiddos will be helping). We tried doing the hammer thing with my daughter's Girl Scout troop last year on a similar project and it was WAY harder than we thought. Good luck!
Nails work great, just put the cans on a wood board, though time consuming. You can also use a drill or the actual hand tool would be called an awl (basically the same as using a nail)
And also, I LOOOOVE your idea, so thanks! We did this years ago on baby food jar lids and turned them into cute ornaments. Maybe we will do this this year for presents too.
Freezing water in the cans and using a drill works well. And for getting the sticky goo off, you can use WD-40. It works like a charm.
