Instructions

1. Measure a 7-inch line going down the length of the can. Center the line so that an equal amount of space is left between the end of the line and the edge of the can on both ends. Mark the line and make a cut along it. Measure a 3-inch line going across each end of the 7-inch line. Center the 3-inch lines so that you have 1½ inches on either side of the 7-inch line. Mark the 3-inch lines and cut along them to make the flaps. Bend the flaps back, but leave them attached to the can.

2. Place the plastic wrap inside the can and cover the opening. Apply masking tape to the edges of the plastic wrap to keep it in place. The wrap allows the sun’s energy pass through without letting heat escape.

3. Use the knife or scissor tip to make a tiny hole in the lid and bottom of the can. These holes will hold the skewer in place when you use the solar oven to cook food, such as hot dogs. Slide the food onto the skewer, take the lid off the can and move the skewer inside until the point goes through the hole in the bottom of the can. Put the lid on so that the other end of the skewer sticks through the hole in the lid.