A beautifully atmospheric evening toy.
A beautifully atmospheric evening toy. Older children take an empty, clean condensed milk tin and punch intricate geometric patterns into the sides using a nail. A wire handle is attached. On dark nights, a small candle or safe light source is placed inside, casting intricate, glowing patterns across yard walls as the child carries it.
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