Make: Technology on Your Time Volume 35

PROJECTS EZ-MAKE OVEN

EZ-MAKE OVEN

TIME: 1 HOUR COST: $20

A crafty oven in a paint can.

Written and photographed by Bob Knetzger

The poor incandescent light bulb — the very symbol of having a bright idea — is endangered. It’s being phased out all around the world: Brazil and Venezuela (since 2005), European Union (2009), and soon in the United States (2014). Granted, efficient CFL and LED lights produce more light with far less energy, but they’re just not as much fun.

The light bulb in the EZ-Make Oven creates enough heat to shrink plastic, harden ...