How To Build Your Sun Project Pinhole Camera:

Aaron, Jon and I put together this how-to video on building a pinhole solargraphy camera out of aluminum cans. We used beer cans because we like beer. You can use anything, really. It doesn’t have to be a can, just rigid and water and light-proof. (If you choose a thicker container or one that you can’t poke a needle through, cut out a larger hole and then tape in some aluminum foil to make your pinhole). Here’s some alternate directions on building a camera using an old film canister.

We certainly aren’t Martin Scorcese or anything, but hopefully this vidoeo will give you all you need to know to build your own camera. The solstice is only a week away, so grab some friends and get started! We want to get representation from around the world!

If you need help finding non-glossy black & white photo paper, call a local art or photo store. Here’s one online retailer and some different brands. It’s pretty cheap. You’ll want to make several cameras in case some don’t work or they get lost (it happens).

Thanks for reblogging and sharing this project with your friends. Let us know if you have any questions.

-Joe

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