TREND: Terracotta stoves! The perfect way to save on your gas bill.
We've all noticed that gas prices have risen sharply. Now you can heat your house with a construction of two terracotta pots , a terracotta saucer , and tea lights !
Check out the two most commonly used sizes in sets below and read the manual below to learn how to make these pot-bellied stoves yourself!
Caution: The pots become very hot during use! Place the stove in a location out of reach of children.
Simple terracotta flower pot stove
Want to make a stove in 5 minutes? Place a terracotta pot upside down with its rims resting on two bricks, close the hole at the top, and then place the tea lights underneath and light them (see image).
Making a flower pot stove
Want to build a more elaborate terracotta stove? Follow these 5 steps!
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Step 1
Drill a hole with a diameter of one centimeter in the center of the terracotta dish.
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Step 2
Cut the threaded rod to the correct length and insert it through the hole in the dish. Secure it on both sides with a small washer and a nut.
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Step 3
Screw a nut through the top of the threaded rod and turn it down about 15 cm. Place a large washer on this nut. Now slide the smaller terracotta pot upside down onto the rod. It will essentially "rest" on the large washer.
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Step 4
Next, place a second large washer on the rod and place it on the small pot. Now place the spacer on the rod and secure it with a nut. Place another larger washer over this, and place the larger pot upside down on it.
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Step 5
Finally, go over all the nuts again and make sure they're securely tightened. The stove pot is now ready for use! The tea lights can now be placed on the saucer and lit.
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A stove made of terracotta pots
For your florist or garden center, you'll find a wide selection of terracotta flowerpots at Groothandel Wiljan. Terracotta is a porous, unglazed earthenware made from red-fired clay. This gives the flowerpots a beautiful, natural look. At Wiljan, we offer both pots and saucers in various sizes. Create an online account and you can order the terracotta flowerpots from our wholesaler in large or small quantities. We ensure fast delivery!
Are you already a Wiljan customer? Then you can easily log in to your account to buy the terracotta flowerpots from our wholesale store online. Or visit our Cash & Carry in Drachten. There, you can browse our selection at your leisure while enjoying a cup of coffee or tea. Would you prefer to buy the terracotta flowerpots from our wholesale store online? No problem! Make your selection in our wholesale pottery .
