In his small workshop, the project began. These weren't for leftovers or solvent storage. Elias was a "light-catcher."

: To prevent rust, he coated the silver exteriors in a clear, matte varnish . Inside each tin, he secured a single, high-output LED.

He found them in the back aisle—pristine, stacked like silver totems. They were cold to the touch and smelled faintly of industrial steel, their surfaces a perfect, mirror-like canvas. He bought twelve, enough to fill the trunk of his car with a rhythmic clink-clink-clink as he drove home.

The neighbors marveled at the "silver stars" resting on the grass. One small child reached out to touch the cool metal, surprised to find that something so empty could hold so much light. Elias just smiled, already thinking about his next order of for the winter display. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Master Elite 1 Gallon Unlined Empty Metal Paint Can Bucket

: On the night of the town’s founders' day, Elias lined the dark, winding path of the community garden.