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That’s right… you can build your own camera. At home. With materials you have on hand.

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You and your child or loved one will now get a glimpse into the history of photography in a very hands-on way.

This activity allows you and your child or loved one to begin to understand how light bends and how images can be created/recreated through the science of optics.

In short, this activity will show you the principles of how a camera works.

We recommend checking one of these sites for step-by-step instructions on how to build a pinhole camera--

  1. NASA’S How To Make A Pinhole Camera

2. Instructables’ How To Make A Pinhole Camera

Note: This one requires photo paper.

If you want to be featured on our social media, use your phone to take a picture of your homemade pinhole camera! Better yet, send us a picture of some of the photos you made with the camera! Email it to us at info@lostrollsamerica.com.

You can also post to your own social media accounts and use the hashtag #LostRollsAmerica

Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @lostrollsamerica and Twitter at @lostrollsameric, and find us on Facebook to see your work featured!

Note: Must be 18 or older to send in content to Lost Rolls America