How to Build a Model Lighthouse

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Gather materials.

   See "Things You'll Need."
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   Step 2: Paint the oatmeal container.

   Some lighthouses are one solid color.
   
   Others have a stripe in the middle.
   
   You could always go with the classic swirly pattern lighthouse.
   
   Don't be afraid to get creative! If you want, you can make your lighthouse neon orange with purple polka dots! ,, This will be the light of the lighthouse. ,,,,,, Again, this is to make sure it stays on right.
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   Step 3: Once the paint is dry

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   Step 4: draw windows and a door on the lighthouse with a permanent marker.

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   Step 5: Crumple up the tissue paper into one big ball.

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   Step 6: Put a dab of glue on the bottom of the ball.

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   Step 7: Place it onto the middle of the top (covered side) of the container.

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   Step 8: Press down on the ball to make sure it's glued on securely.

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   Step 9: Put some glue on the rim of the open side of your plastic container.

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    Step 10: Position it over the ball of tissue paper.

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    Step 11: Press down on it.

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