Skip the tangled strings of holiday lights this year and go wireless using a few copper-coated cents. U.S. pennies minted since 1982 conceal a zinc core.

These DIY Outdoor Lights Are Made with 3 Surprising Thrift Store Staples. Olivia Harvey. Fri, June 20, 2025 at 9:15 PM UTC.

From Wit and Whistle: “First get a string of 20 lights (use LED lights if you are worried about this being a fire hazard) and 20 square pieces of paper (I used 8.5″ x 8.5″).