A Bit Chilly Outside??? This Homemade Fire Bowl Could Help ...
by
Mr ATC
2 Materials
$20
2 Hours
Easy
Hello guys, Summer is approaching and this year the predictions says that it will be colder than before so let's prepare this and make sure we can still take a nice and warm seat outside by making a Fire bowl. This is a super easy and simple build, a perfect project for any experience level.
I love the pictures, specially with my all refurbished pallet bench in the bacground
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How to make a simple and easy DIY concrete fire bowl with bioethanol fuel!
What you need:
- Bioethanol fuel for the fire
- Marbles ( Instead of Marbles you could also use Fire Glass Onyx )
- High strength concrete mix
- 2 bowls
- Wire mesh
Tools & Miscellaneous items Used:
- Hand shovel
- Rubber Mallet
- Sander or Sheet sander
- Any oil should work
- Weights or large rock (hold bowl in place during the drying)
- Tin Snips
1- Mix up your concrete. It's hard to determine how much you'll need, but it's better to mix up more as you start than to rush to create more in the middle.
2- Once all is mixed, cover the mold surface with some oil (any type of oil. This will help release the concrete once it's dry. Then, use weights or rocks to keep it in place
3- For a super smooth finished surface, try to use something with a motor to vibrate the bowl to remove any air bubbles inside the mold.
4- When your concrete has cured, carefully remove it from the mold.
5- Take it outside, and place the gel fuel canisters inside. I found mine at a local fireplace/swimming pool/outdoor recreation store
6 - Place the grill grate in the bowl
7- Then, cover the grate with a layer of rocks. marbles. These are commonly used with fire, so I can be sure they'll stand up to the heat and won't explode into flaming shrapnel with extended use.
It turned out AWESOME!!!
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Just a note because of the confusing timing and comments about summer coming and keeping warm ? with a fire bowl. Right now it's mid July in the SW with over 100 degree heat index. Some are these projects are seasonal for different parts of the country. Might be better for Colorado or California nights!
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Yes are completely right Suzanne, but note that I am based in North Europe...
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Regular stones and craft glass can most definitely explode. Only use volcanic, basalt stone or tempered fire glass rated for fire pits
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He said use fire glass
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Frequently asked questions
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are the fuel canisters Sterno?
can you burn wood
Does it need to be concrete? Or can it be ceramic or something else? It's a cool idea!!!