A small article on how to make a hearth of concrete. Such a bowl can be placed, for example, in the garden or in the yard and this will add comfort to your evening gatherings. The master uses a special gel as fuel, which, when burned, gives off the aroma of citrus fruits. The gel also contains a mosquito repellent.
Tools and materials:
-Gel fuel;
-Marble balls;
-Cement;
-Water;
-Sand;
-Crushed stone;
- Capacity for mixing the solution;
-Two bowls of different sizes;
-Wire mesh;
-Master OK;
-Rubber hammer;
-Grinder;
-Sandpaper;
-Oil;
-Scissors for metal;
-Cargo;
Step one: fill the form
First, the master kneads the solution using cement, water, sand and gravel. Then lubricates large and small forms with oil. Pours the mixture into a large form. Sets inside a small form. Presses it and puts the load on top. Then, tapping the walls of the form with a hammer expels air from the inside.
Step Two: Form Removal
After concrete hardening within three days, the master removed the bowl from the mold.
Step Three: Grinding
Grinds the surface of the bowl.
Step Four: Grid
Slices the grid according to the diameter of the bowl. Installs a jar of fuel inside the bowl. Bends the grid along the walls of the bowl.
Step Five: Balls
Removes the lid from the can. Sets the grid on top. Pours marble balls on the grid.
Now it remains to burn the fuel with a burner and enjoy the citrus aroma and fire. According to the author, one such can with fuel burns for about 6 hours. If necessary, you can close the lid and the flame goes out until the next ignition.
The entire process of making the hearth bowl can be seen in the video.
By the way, google I found gel fuel in Russian stores. It is used for fireplaces and smokehouses.