Step 1: Finding Tools and Materials
I recommend taking one trip to locate/buy tools and materials for this job. The following materials are necessary:
-2 medium to large cardboard boxes that fit inside each other with 3-4 inches or so of space around the sides of the box. Also necessary is a large piece of cardboard for the reflector that is as wide as the widest part of the large box and about 2-3 feet long. These can be found at most stores, just ask an employee for boxes they don’t need anymore.
-1 roll of aluminum foil (75 feet is enough)
-a piece of glass or plastic fits over top of the larger box. This can be found at window stores; they often have extra glass laying around for free.
-tape measurer
-razor knife
-school glue
-black spray paint or black construction paper
-enough newspaper that will, crumpled, fill a bottom row and the sides in between the two boxes. This can be found at recycling centers.
-duct or foil tape
-two small pieces of wood (optional)