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How do you make a camera out of cardboard for kids?

How do you make a camera out of cardboard for kids?

What You’ll Do

  1. Cut a 2-inch section from a cardboard tube and glue it to the center of the box to make a camera lens.
  2. Cover the camera and camera lens with washi tape.
  3. Cut a small rectangular hole above the lens on the front of the box.
  4. Tape plastic wrap over the two holes to cover.

How do you make a pinhole camera?

How to Make a Pinhole Camera

  1. Cut a square hole. Cut a square hole into the middle of one of your pieces of card stock.
  2. Tape foil over the hole. Tape a piece of aluminum foil over the hole.
  3. Poke a hole in the foil. Use your pin or paper clip to poke a small hole in the aluminum foil.
  4. Try it out.
  5. Get creative.

How can I make a simple camera?

First, gather your materials:

  1. A cylindrical container—an old coffee can or oatmeal container will work.
  2. Some flat black paint (not glossy)
  3. Heavy duty aluminum foil.
  4. A sewing needed (no.
  5. Black tape.
  6. A piece of black paper that covers most of the canister bottom.
  7. Photographic paper or film.
  8. Scissors or a craft knife.

How do you make a camera out of household items?

Let’s get started!

  1. Grab a small cardboard box and a knife.
  2. Cut a small hole in one end of the box.
  3. Turn the box around and cut a larger hole in the other end.
  4. Grab an empty paper towel roll and slide it into the hole.
  5. Next, grab your iPhone.
  6. Grab your homemade camera, point, and click!
  7. Surprise!

What is meant by pinhole camera?

A pinhole camera is a simple camera without a lens but with a tiny aperture (the so-called pinhole)—effectively a light-proof box with a small hole in one side. Light from a scene passes through the aperture and projects an inverted image on the opposite side of the box, which is known as the camera obscura effect.

How can I make a simple camera at home?

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Ruth Doyle