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December 14, 2020 · 24 Comments

DIY Fire Bowl

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How do you make a fire bowl? I'm going to share how to make 2 and both can be used inside or outside. It can safely put off heat, add ambiance, is great for survival emergencies like power outages, and is inexpensive to make.

How do you make a fire bowl? I’m going to share how to make 2 and both can be used inside or outside.  It can safely put off heat, add ambiance, is great for survival emergencies like power outages, and is inexpensive to make.

Option 1:  More for Decoration & Ambiance Best Suited For Indoors

A bowl of your choice Decorative rock, sand, etc. (I used crushed mirror glass from IKEA) A Sterno can (Dollar Tree) A lighter

You’ll need the following

  • A bowl of your choice
  • Decorative rock, sand, etc. (I used crushed mirror glass from IKEA)
  • A Sterno can (Dollar Tree)
  • A lighter
Place the Sterno can in the bowl

Place the Sterno can in the bowl

Put your decorative rock around the Sterno can. I left the lid on to make sure I didn't get any near the wick.

Put your decorative rock around the Sterno can. I left the lid on to make sure I didn’t get any near the wick.

Remove the lid and set it aside, you'll need it to put out the flame. Light the flame.

Remove the lid and set it aside, you’ll need it to put out the flame.  Light the flame.

This simple fire bowl only cost a few dollars to make!  This is great to have around in case of emergencies. If your power goes out you can use it to cook with.  (They make cooking sternos) Here is a video of both fire bowls and some extras – continue on for Firebowl #2…

This simple fire bowl only cost a few dollars to make!  This is great to have around in case of emergencies. If your power goes out you can use it to cook with.  (They make cooking sternos) Here is a video of both fire bowls and some extras – continue on for Firebowl #2…

Option 2 – Indoor/Outdoor Fire Bowl – great for emergency warmth!

A cookie tin (or other container of your choice) A empty can washed out Rocks or sand Wall Sticker, ribbon, or paint Hand Sanitizer Lighter

You will need the following:

  • A cookie tin (or other container of your choice)
  • A empty can washed out Rocks or sand
  • Wall Sticker, ribbon, or paint
  • Hand Sanitizer Lighter
Use the wall sticker (mine came from Dollar Tree) to decorate the outside of the cookie tin. You could also glue on ribbon, or simply paint it.

Use the wall sticker (mine came from Dollar Tree) to decorate the outside of the cookie tin. You could also glue on ribbon, or simply paint it.

Place an empty washed out can in the center of the cookie tin.

Place an empty washed out can in the center of the cookie tin.

Add rocks around the tin can. You could use sand, or another decorative item of your choice.

Add rocks around the tin can. You could use sand, or another decorative item of your choice.

Put the hand sanitizer in the tin can.

Put the hand sanitizer in the tin can.

To protect your surface - I would suggest placing on a trivet, pot holder, etc.

To protect your surface – I would suggest placing on a trivet, pot holder, etc.

Light the hand sanitizer. The alcohol content in the hand sanitizer is what will burn and alcohol is a clean burning fuel.

Light the hand sanitizer. The alcohol content in the hand sanitizer is what will burn and alcohol is a clean burning fuel.

If using inside, be sure to crack a window for oxygen flow. Never leave a lit flame unattended.

If using inside, be sure to crack a window for oxygen flow. Never leave a lit flame unattended.

To put the fire out - simply save the can lid to snuff it, or you can lay a damp washcloth or towel over it.

This is great to have around in case of emergencies.

To put the fire out – simply save the can lid to snuff it, or you can lay a damp washcloth or towel over it.

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  1. Deborah says

    January 17, 2018 at 9:24 am

    Hand sanitizer?! Wow! Who knew? I’ve never seen fire bowls. These are great ideas. Happy New Year Chas! xo Deborah

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    • Chas says

      January 17, 2018 at 1:18 pm

      Hi Deborah! Thank you and it’s not only great for ambiance but good for emergency heating too. Happy New Year to you and I’m glad you’re feeling better. Hugs my friend 🙂

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    • faith bremmer says

      December 15, 2020 at 10:52 am

      cool

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      • Chas says

        December 15, 2020 at 11:25 am

        Thank you

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  2. Denise says

    January 19, 2018 at 5:53 am

    How clever! I would never have thought of hand sanitizer! Thanks so much for sharing! – Bloggers Pitstop

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    • Chas says

      January 19, 2018 at 6:44 am

      Thank you Denise 🙂

      Reply
  3. kathleen Rupp says

    January 20, 2018 at 6:34 am

    Oh love this idea! I always have leftover tins after Christmas. What a fantastic idea. pinned! Saw your post at the bloggers pit stop. Pinned:)

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    • Chas says

      January 20, 2018 at 8:59 am

      Thank you Kathleen and thank you for the Pin 🙂

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  4. Natalie A says

    January 20, 2018 at 11:48 am

    Thank you for the clever idea! I love that this is great for emergencies! I have pinned this, so I have it saved!

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    • Chas says

      January 20, 2018 at 11:54 am

      Thank you Natalie and thank you so much for the Pin 🙂

      Reply
  5. Kathleen - Bloggers Lifestyle says

    January 22, 2018 at 2:18 am

    What a cool idea. I also love the crushed mirror glass, I have not heard of that before.
    Sharing your post.
    Kathleen
    Blogger’s Pit Stop

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    • Chas says

      January 22, 2018 at 7:14 am

      Thank you Kathleen and thank you very much for the share 🙂

      Reply
  6. Teri says

    January 23, 2018 at 10:08 am

    To snuff out the flame, use the cookie tin lid, or make a fitted lid from aluminum foil, slide down over top of can, and done.

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    • Chas says

      January 23, 2018 at 10:13 am

      Thank you for that tip.

      Reply
  7. Teresa says

    January 25, 2018 at 6:32 pm

    I would never have thought about using hand sanitizer, but what a great thing to know! Thank you so much for sharing this on Party in Your PJ’s. I’m anxious for summer to try the outdoor one!

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    • Chas says

      January 25, 2018 at 9:33 pm

      Thank you Teresa, and I am so ready for summer to use mine too 🙂

      Reply
  8. Julie says

    January 27, 2018 at 4:54 pm

    Clever, this is worth knowing for an emergency situation. Thanks.

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    • Chas says

      January 27, 2018 at 8:33 pm

      Thank you Julie and I love that it’s good for emergencies too. We once lost heat in our house in the middle of winter and I loaded us up with blankets but really wished I would have had this ready back then.

      Reply
  9. Amy says

    October 2, 2020 at 11:19 pm

    What a great idea. I loved how simple it was to make from watching your video. The hand sanitizer was also a great idea. Thank you for sharing.

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    • Chas says

      October 3, 2020 at 7:20 am

      Thanks you Amy, I’m so glad you think so. As winter comes, I know not everyone has a fireplace and might want something, and they’re really great in case of an emergency.

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  10. Kim | Shiplap and Shells says

    December 20, 2020 at 12:23 am

    So clever! Would have never thought about using the hand sanitizer for this purpose.

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    • Chas says

      December 20, 2020 at 6:02 am

      Thank you Kim, yes the alcohol is the fuel and it’s great for emergencies too 🙂

      Reply
  11. Marilyn Lesniak says

    December 26, 2020 at 10:21 am

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    Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Please stay safe and healthy. Come party with us at Over The Moon! Catapult your content Over The Moon! @marilyn_lesniak @EclecticRedBarn
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    • Chas says

      December 27, 2020 at 5:58 am

      Thank you Marilyn, and I have you had a great weekend.

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