About This Project

A 30–45 minutes craft for ages 3–10, using supplies you likely already have — Tape, LED Tea Lights, and Cereal Boxes.

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    Make Glowing Halloween Luminaries

    Your creative buddy says:
    "Let's stick together and make this one!"

    Heads up! Some supplies may trigger allergies. Check with a grown-up before using them.

    Step 1: Paint the coffee filter

    May need grown-up help
    Paint a Halloween picture on the coffee filter. Make sure to leave some blank space for the light to shine through. Set it aside to dry.

    Step 2: Paint the paper plate

    May need grown-up help
    Paint the outside of a paper plate and set it aside to dry.

    Step 3: Cut the paper plate

    Cut out the center of the paper plate. Make sure the hole is smaller than the coffee filter.

    Step 4: Oil the coffee filter

    Dip the paper towel in the cooking oil (not much is needed-a little goes a long way). Rub it across the coffee filter to moisten the white parts around your painting. You should be able to see light through the coffee filter better when you are done. If the coffee filter has too much oil on it, take a clean paper towel and soak up the extra oil. Ask an adult to help you with this step.

    Step 5: Glue the coffee filter

    Glue the coffee filter to the inside of the paper plate.

    Step 6: Make a stand

    May need grown-up help
    To make a stand for the paper plate, use the leftover part of the paper plate. Ask an adult to help you cut off one of the edges so it can sit flat. Tape it to the top of the plate (you could probably glue it if you are more patient). If the inside of the paper plate is not large enough or it is too flimsy, use a cereal box or heavy construction paper to make a stand.

    Step 7: Add a tea light

    Set the paper plate on a table like a teepee, and place a tea light inside. Watch your eyes light up as you see your Halloween craft glow!
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    Clean up

    Put things away so your space is tidy for next time.

    Reminder, this project used supplies that may trigger allergies. Store them safely!

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    Put away our supplies

    Check off each supply when it is put away — and any clean-up tips underneath are done too. You might find a fun surprise!

    • A cartoon of Tape
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Cereal Boxes
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Disposable Plates
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Disposable plates may be compostable or recyclable! Do your part to keep trash out of the landfill.
    • A cartoon of White Glue
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close glue lids.
    • A cartoon of Vegetable Oil
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Paper Towels
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Coffee Filters
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Acrylic Paint
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Make sure all paint bottle lids are shut tight.
    • A cartoon of LED Tea Lights
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Paint Brushes
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Rinse all the paint out of your paint brushes.

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