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Step 5: Using the vellum/window guide pointed out in step 3 as a guide, apply the windows to allfour sides and the top. At this time, you can rub off any excess rubber cement using the tip of yourfinger on both sides of the lamp template.

Step 6: Using a ruler and an awl score along the fold lines (these are the bolder lines along theflaps and between the windows).

Step 7: Fold along the fold lines. You can easily fold the flaps by laying the entire piece down andjust flipping them over. The other folds are easiest to fold by picking it up and pinching the fold withyour thumb and index fingers. When doing this, you want to be pretty gentle so as not to mess upthe windows.

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Step 8: Apply rubber cement to the outside of the flaps, the very top of the three sides (that aren'tconnected to the top), and the side of the last side (the one farthest away from the side connectedto the top). Allow the rubber cement to dry. Next, lay the flap on the top of the next side as shownin the below photo. You can use your awl here to press right up to the fold, to ensure a strongbond.

Step 9: Apply the next flap to the top of the next side as shown. Again, use your awl to press theflap down to create a strong bond.

Step 10: Apply the last remaining flap to the top of the last side using your awl. The easiest way todo this is to insert your awl from the bottom of the lamp and, using your non-dominant hand, lineup the top of the side with the flap fold. Do the same for the side and side flap.

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At this point, you have a completed LED tealight cover, and if you're happy with this, then you canstop here! But if you want a fully-enclosed lamp, continue on! :)

I replaced the yellow LED in a standard LED tea light with a much cooler, blue LED.

Step 11: Using your corrugated cardboard piece as a backing, apply rubber cement to the back(unprinted) side of the square with the circle in the center.

Step 12: Move the square template and fill in the rubber cement border left on the cardboard withrubber cement.

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Step 17: Place your cardboard with the template side down (this cardboard just happened to beprinted black, but the adhered paper template 'is' on the bottom). Place your tea light in thecardboard and, using your hot glue gun, liberally apply the glue all around the tea light. I also liketo build the glue up and over at least two sides of the tea light to ensure it's extra secure!

Step 18: Apply white glue (I used Elmer's) around the edge of the cardboard. Use your finger tomake sure the whole side is coated, and remember, a little bit goes a long way.

Step 19: Push the lamp down and over the cardboard. Line up the bottom of the cardboard withthe bottom of the lamp and hold the sides of the lamp to the cardboard to ensure a good, strongbond!

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