So you heard there is a solar eclipse coming. Everyone is talking about it. Your neighbor bought ten pairs of eclipse glasses. Your cousin is driving four hours to get into the path of totality. And you? You forgot to order any.
No worries. You can make your own eclipse glasses at home. But here is the thing. You have to do it safely. Looking at the sun even for a few seconds without proper protection can permanently damage your eyes. So let me show you how to build a pair that actually works, and a few tricks that definitely do not.
First, What Not to Do
Before we get into the fun stuff, let me clear up some
