Terra Cotta Space Heater

by Amanda C, Hometalk Team
(IC: paid contributor)
10 Materials
$10-20
30 Minutes
Easy
Ok, I have to admit, this is pretty thrifty. This space heater is a clean and cheap energy alternative and also a pretty fun looking little piece. If you live in a place where one room tends to get colder than others, or you want to save a little cash money, or are like me and live in a space where you can't control your heat, this is great! This space heater is made from some simple terra cotta pots and hardware and can really heat up a space on the cheap.
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STEP 1: **Before screwing anything onto the rod make sure that you use a lighter to burn off any oils from the rod. Sometimes the rods are greased and this could be a fire hazard. If you use a lighter and heat up each section it should burn any off just in case. Screw the nuts onto the rod
STEP 2: Secure the link chain
STEP 3: Place a washer under the nuts
STEP 4: Place the rod through the terra cotta pot
STEP 5: Take another washer and place it on the rod.
STEP 6: Add the other terra cotta pot
STEP 7: Secure the terra cotta pot
STEP 8: Add more washers and nuts
STEP 9: Drill a hole throught the terra cotta plate
STEP 10: Secure the saucer onto the rod
STEP 11: Add your tea lights
STEP 12: Hang it up
Not only is this thing functional, but it's kinda cute too! You can hang this from anything that can handle the weight... it doesn't have to be from a garden hook. You could even make it to look like a lamp if you wanted.
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Published January 21st, 2017 1:22 AM
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How long does the pot retain / release the heat after the tealights have either run out or been blown out? Trying to figure out timing / amount of tealights to keep on hand. Thanks.
why does it need so many nuts and washers?
Approx. how long does it take to feel a differance in the room temp of about a 10 x 15 bathroom?