What happens when you mix a pinhole camera with a vintage twin reflex, then craft the whole thing out of stiff paper? We don’t know, but we’d sure like to find out.

Here's how to safely observe an eclipse or the Sun with an inexpensive pinhole camera you can make out of a cardboard box.

Pinhole camera What you need: cardstock paper (2 pieces), pin/pencil, scissors, aluminum foil, tape Instructions: 1. Fold one piece of cardstock paper in half.

• If using a cardboard box, cut a one-inch square out of it with the box cutter. • Make the pinhole in the piece of aluminum or brass, using the needle.

A pinhole camera is a simple, safe and free solution that will allow you to watch a solar eclipse — and all you need are a few basic household supplies.

Learn how to make your own DIY pinhole camera with the help of the creative COOPH photography team.