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DIY Tabletop Terra Cotta Fire Pit

June 7, 2016 by Sydney Anderson

DIY Fire Pit: Make Your Own Campfire At Home For Less Than $5 | Western Gardens

DIY Tabletop Terra Cotta Fire Pit

Supplies:

  • Terra Cotta Pot (visit Western Gardens for the largest selection of sizes and designs)
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Charcoal
  • Charcoal Lighter Fluid
  • Lighter

Directions:

DIY Fire Pit: Make Your Own Campfire At Home For Less Than $5 | Western Gardens1. Line terra cotta pot with aluminum foil.

DIY Fire Pit: Make Your Own Campfire At Home For Less Than $5 | Western Gardens2. Fill pot with charcoal.

3. Drizzle lighter fluid on top of charcoal.

DIY Fire Pit: Make Your Own Campfire At Home For Less Than $5 | Western Gardens4. Stand to the side and light charcoal.

5. When charcoal begins to turn white, start roasting!

6. If you have a chimney-style charcoal starter, you can use that to start your briquettes.  Transfer to your terra cotta fire pit when they begin to turn white.

DIY Fire Pit: Make Your Own Campfire At Home For Less Than $5 | Western GardensWe’ve had so much fun roasting marshmallows and hot dogs over our tabletop fire pit, and I love the conversations and memories we’ve made right on our front porch.

What are your favorite things to roast over a fire?

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Sydney is a stay-at-home mom to two active boys and one on the way. When she's not chasing after her littles, she enjoys cooking, crafting and making her house a home (without spending a fortune). For fun, easy and affordable recipes, crafts and local events be sure to follow Tastefully Frugal on Facebook and Instagram.
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