DIY Mini Concrete Fire Pit | Indoor Small Fire Pit | Concrete Bowl

Check out how to create a small concrete fire pit you can use as a feature piece in your home! I also created a concrete bowl with a unique design. The possibilities of what you can create with concrete are endless! Let me know which one you liked better :)
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Be sure to follow fire-safe practices in your home and only put this in a safe location and attend the flames at all times. You can put sand or another fire-safe bowl inside the mold if you're concerned about the fire-proofing of your concrete.
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[@petemitchell2350]

The air in the concrete can expand if it gets too hot, exploding your fire pit, and allowing the burning alcohol to flow all over everything. Could take a house down pretty quick. The ones you buy online have heat resistant concrete, which you can make on your own as well. I’d also recommend tamping your mold after you have the concrete in it, to get some of those air bubbles out; it’ll make the sides much more smooth.

[@funkmonster]

Oh calm the f down Nancy. This little bit isn’t going to burn down New York.

[@UrbanNestingwithMichelle]

@@funkmonster 😂😂😂

[@johnwilliams727]

Maybe consider molding in a metal pipe with a cap into the inside of the concrete to safeguard against cracking and spilling the alcohol.

[@AMarie-fg7hw]

@@johnwilliams727 do you think something like a metal food can with a lid would work? That's what I was thinking.

[@Bl00DmixedWithPoison]

This is a lovely idea but i want to just say. That the amount of water should be a 1:1:1 ratio. One scoop of Portland cement, one scoop of aggregate, one scoop of water. This is an important ratio because concrete will lose most of its natural crystalline structures when it heats up and expands. "The little rocks," are that bond for crystalline structures to form with during the curing process. I love your video and please keep making more!

[@56acecorey]

I love that you’re reusing all these things from your house!

[@rewlazman]

2 tips. 1st, when you finish piuring the concrete, tap the sides a few times. That will help with the air pockets, will leave a cleaner solid look. 2nd, mix sand with your alcohol. It's a bit safer. We use to make little fire pits with soda cans.

[@ilyadaemon]

Mixing sand with fuel seems very useful tip. Thank you.

[@CodyMcKray]

I do not mean this offensively at all, your video is well made and your voiceover is great but this is clearly done with no experience. The first bowls concrete is NOT thick enough for the temperature of that volume of fire. That is a huge hazard and could lead to more inexperienced unlucky people losing their homes and or lives in the process. I love the concept and definitely think that it can be DIYed but this one is a dangerous example. Need to use specific non absorbent water repellent concrete that wasn’t mentioned, and the thickness on sides and bottom is extremely important. Every and all concrete will have hairline cracks, and if your thickness isn’t right it could leak over time and/or generate too much heat to other flammable sources. Sorry to get technical… I know it can be annoying but this is genuinely a dangerous thing to put out there.

[@phillipisland1]

It’s a great idea and I have no concerns about heat or cracking. Plus you only use a little alcohol.

[@funigurl72]

I've made similar, but left room in the well for a soup can, which becomes be the container and helps keep heat from the concrete. Also, you could fill the can with perlite or pack in fiberglass insulation or carbon felt as a wick and it'll be safer flame. There's lots of options. I also run a wire or two around the well when setting the concrete to hold it together better. Enjoy and keep it for OUTDOOR use only.

[@64maxpower]

If someone has issue about the safety of the fire pit you could rest it in a concrete bowl and use both together. I feel the fire pit alone will be fine. But perhaps clumsy people better stick to Led lights

[@imbateman]

I'd bet that a ton of drunk and/or stoned kids are trying this in someones basement right now. Keep a fire extinguisher close. Risk vs reward? Go with a candle.

[@helendabbs6622]

Great idea with the small fire pit, however I'm a little concerned about the cement exploding under the heat of the flame.

[@KeroChanXcerberus]

It could explode??? 0.0

[@bellaboop1]

The only DIY pit I've seen with a decent flame that would ACTUALLY warm you and not just look petty. 👍

[@gaudycouturist4856]

Outdoor use only, thats a BIG FLAME!

[@bobbiepetree5848]

I absolutely love the little fire pit!! I will be making it myself tomorrow.

[@rewlazman]

For those who are worried about the fire/concrete issue, just place a sterno can inside the mini firepit.

[@sine8811]

sterno can doesnt get hot?

[@rewlazman]

@@sine8811 they get warm. They were made to be used to heat up food with a lit flame.

[@Diamond88keyz]

What's a sterno can?

[@rewlazman]

@@Diamond88keyz ever see a chafing dish? (Foil pan) A sterno can is that can underneath the chafin dish to keep food warm.

[@wayward.philosopher]

Both projects are beautiful!! Thank you for sharing!

[@krissiediggs]

You can use perlite, or Scoria/basalt aggragate to boost heat resistance. so it won't crack with heating and cooling.

[@FromMetayou]

Cat litter maybe also

[@jameswyatt1304]

Look for the fiberglass shreds you can add to concrete - will provide better improvement than the gravel. Nice project video - thank you.

[@akquicksilver]

Spray furniture wax is an easy alternative to the veggie oil for mold release. You can also buy fiber reinforcement for the concrete that mixes in easily while stirring the concrete and water and adds lot of strength to the concrete.

[@Jsilv934]

Will the fiber reinforcement help with potential cracking or make it more resistant if the concrete gets too hot? I would like to try this but I've never worked with concrete and im seeing some concerned comments about it being a fire hazard.

[@akquicksilver]

@@Jsilv934 It will definitely make a difference with the cracking, but I don't know about the heat resistance. Alchohol does not burn very hot and should't bother the concrete. Happy New Year!

[@MsFarmer567]

I’m gonna do both

[@minorfreer773]

I love the fire pit

[@Diamond88keyz]

Move the plant! Just watching Authentic Living With Sandra and they had one on there. So I looked it up and found your channel.

[@armandocarrascocarrasco9662]

Interesante saludos desde Lima Perú

[@ArutPerunJothiThaniPeruKarunai]

Super diy project. 💕💕💕

[@lennyerquiza3120]

Very nice job. Great project to do on those slow days.

[@annebryony1406]

Monopoly taught you that the winners owned property The pandemic(Covid-19) showed you that the winners owned stocks. The tax laws tells you that the business owners pay less than employees At some point, you need to take the lessons leraned and apply them to your life. Are you a complete beginner to investing and have no idea where to begin? You can reach me via the comment box or send me a friend request let’s make the best of whatever we can.

[@kirkendauhl6990]

I’ve seen molten metal spills on concrete patios splash metal everywhere in pretty unpredictable ways, please make a follow-up video about the warnings of concrete and high heat so no one sees this and modifies it in a way that becomes a very risky fire hazard

[@stephaniebrown3788]

Great job

[@unthought_known]

Thank You, I was looking for something like that. Cheers

[@brokenbiker220]

My sister almost burned her house down with a candle, not too sure about a four or five inch flame inside the house. Hahaha

[@bradmaas6875]

Had the same problem, candles without candle holder, bad, very bad.

[@brokenbiker220]

@@gingereaves4097 What does her age have to do with anything? I said she almost burned HER house down so clearly she was old enough to own her own house. Obviously it was unintentional. Obviously it was a simple mistake, but why question her age? Are you trying to imply that she needs adult supervision?

[@mariop6683]

Omg! That is such a cool mini fire pit. Brownie points with the wifey when I make her a few. Plus the bowl is awesome too! Reminds me of mud pies we used to make as kids. Thank you!

[@annebryony1406]

Monopoly taught you that the winners owned property The pandemic(Covid-19) showed you that the winners owned stocks. The tax laws tells you that the business owners pay less than employees At some point, you need to take the lessons leraned and apply them to your life. Are you a complete beginner to investing and have no idea where to begin? You can reach me via the comment box or send me a friend request let’s make the best of whatever we can.

[@seatleon57220]

All what you do is really beautiful. I really love the style that you have... 😉

[@johndell8679]

What happens if it gets too hot and cracks or breaks apart? Fire hazard.

[@funkmonster]

It’s never going to get that hot. I made one and it’s lasted years without exploding. God you guys are insufferable sometimes.

[@christopherwhite9143]

I love it

[@bradmaas6875]

I liked the candle holder, as a mini fire pit on a wood counter I might be concerned that it may transmit heat to the wood. When casting like that you could vibrate it with a sander or reciprocating saw to get rid of the bubbles.

[@nehnehnehbatman]

Your channel is dope af

[@rajhitang4051]

Wow so verry nice

[@sebastiantoney3373]

Denatured alcohol form the hardware store would be ideal for this.

[@melissahoffman4687]

You can go blind using denatured alcohol is you put food directly on it. It's great for cooking with a pot full of water instead.

[@kaylisperry6454]

Not a fan of your paint job but other than that it is a neat lil project. 😉

[@munmun4285]

Wow this is cool❤️💜

[@shakiellaachee7829]

Beautiful ☺️❤️❤️

[@heyyou7832]

great video

[@dwightharris5672]

I like the mini pit. Going to try that for myself

[@fullswing9309]

BOOM!!! superb

[@64maxpower]

Are you using mortar mix or concrete mix? There's a difference

[@ktrigg2]

This is awesome. Just don’t spill it lol; instant Molotov cocktail.

[@iniestabernal4699]

I like your proyects are so interesting Greetings from Chicago You are from Minnesota?

[@sheilasheila2709]

how long does this fire last

[@keith_dixon]

Concrete poured that thinly is extremely brittle. It's neat, but no way those items will hold up long term without some sort of reinforcement. @5:07 it's pretty clear that your mini fire pit is already broken.

[@helendabbs6622]

I think that's just the metallic marble effect she has drawn on.

[@keith_dixon]

@@helendabbs6622 I stand corrected. It's pretty obvious, to a normal person, that it's broken. It's broken. Hence the David Copperfield while she is inserting the candle.

[@momofsix2010]

What concrete did you use?

[@rafaelc4488]

Hey Melissa, your channel is growing Congrats on that . And I liked the bowl Definitely for a outside pic-nick table

[@pennylanemcdougall1987]

I like them both really cool i will make in the future! 😊

[@michaelsylvester7272]

Hi Melissa, I enjoy both of them Thanks for sharing .

[@rafaelc4488]

Lol I thought her name was Melissa

[@michaelsylvester7272]

Whoops my bad !

[@michaelsylvester7272]

@@rafaelc4488 I fixed it

[@amysheetz3031]

How long does the alcohol burn? How much alcohol goes in?

[@lovgoddess]

Holy sh!t. I just bought one exactly like this one from CB2 and it cost me a mint. The only difference is that it has felt in the bottom so it doesn't scratch surfaces.

[@trikstar198]

The other difference is that what she's making for a fire pit isn't mixed proportionately for fire use. Hers has a danger of cracking and exposing fire everywhere because that cement holds moisture

[@jacobsutcliffe4247]

How long does it burn? It wont crack with the heat?

[@cierrafarmer3246]

Is this safe to roast marshmallows even with the alcohol?

[@MrJmduffy]

what concrete did you use

[@ayanassar5660]

Can i used Solar or gasoline

[@Jean-vj7hs]

I’m thinking the concrete bowl will absorb the alcohol…kind of a big safety issue ☠️

[@user-wb2bb7ct6y]

Magnificence

[@CJBouhlal]

Concrete Bowl 👍

[@nana-px4wk]

That alcohol burns maybe 15-20 minutes. Alcohol is expensive and won't last 30 minutes depending how much you use.

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

Nope. I'm a handy diy-er but this is not safe. You'd be better off using actual bricks and things meant to withstand heat. I think I'll just buy an electric fireplace for inside my living room Don't want my house to burn down.

[@gingereaves4097]

I wonder how people survived with DIY fireplaces for centuries?

[@ronw8628]

Won't you have problems with the soot?

[@Bad_BowHunter]

Alcohol burns clean

[@johnasumaa8644]

Nice project, but having open flames in the house is not the best idea.

[@Bad_BowHunter]

What a bout fireplaces

[@johnasumaa8644]

@@Bad_BowHunter If you don't understand the difference between a fireplace and the craft piece, any response would be pointless. That's what it's a bout.

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

@@johnasumaa8644 but if this was a genuine question then you lost an opportunity to help educate someone. Sad.

[@stevetheplumberbreeding7402]

Cool!!!! 👍

[@Konstantinos340]

not to flex but, skyscrapers with concrete.

[@levitillman3273]

😐😬

[@seeing_art_in_life]

Would 1lb of concrete mix work or would I need more?

[@WelcometotheWoodsBlog]

That would be enough!

[@wendybrandonrealtor4386]

Can I make one of these using Plaster of Paris Instead of Cement?

[@gnomelandco]

God no.

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

Holy hell, please, no.

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

@@gnomelandco my god, ikr!

[@MMGJ10]

My old lady has one of these. It's a skillet

[@isaacc4609]

Will Vodka work?

[@ekrdecor8890]

Hello, we are a home furnishing factory. Many products are tested and evaluated for free. I hope to have the opportunity to cooperate with you, thank you

[@acatnamedscoop7718]

now I can make teeny smores

[@brogen100]

I wonder what finish I can use on the bowl, so I can use it a my breakfast cereal bowl ?

[@ZamaDraws]

Everybody gangsta until your friend brings this to school

[@acatnamedscoop7718]

ru oh ! I used sticks now the cats under the bed hiding because shes afraid of the smoke alarm ...........................................

[@imambocil1226]

Ilove you

[@suheyguerra4828]

Looks dangerous :/

[@tommy..980]

Why don’t you just buy a Candle??😂😂

[@Bad_BowHunter]

Not the same

[@jeremyray2562]

You do know that if concrete gets to hot it will explode... like violently!

[@Drevid]

I think it has to be over 1000 degrees for that to happen.

[@jeremyray2562]

Okay... I didn't know temp but I know its pretty crazy when it happens.

[@krissiediggs]

Likely crack first.

[@funkmonster]

It’s not going to explode you idiot. The concrete from a four inch concrete pot will never get hot enough. Jeez man.

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

@@funkmonster that's not concrete, it's ceramic. Pots are made from ceramic whoch my have been fired in a kiln. Big difference.

[@badhonebrahim7707]

how long does it burn?

[@jenpark]

Doesn’t the heat change the color of concrete?