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Can Lanterns

Step 3Remove the top part

Remove the top part
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Carefully cut around the dome using the stanley knife so that the middle part falls out. Then use the pliers to bend the sharp edges back in on thenselves so they are flush with the can (it also helps to cut radial lines going to the lip so the metal co-operates better)
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Feb 12, 2008. 8:17 AMschuldig says:
hey I found another can project by someone else who made cutting the bottom out of the can a lot simpler...a can opener http://www.instructables.com/id/Sneaky-Drink-a-Beer-Anywhere/

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