DIY Project: Tabletop Terra Cotta Marshmallow Roaster

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Since we couldn’t build a roaring fire for this engagement shoot, I knew I had to come up with an alternative. That’s how this self-contained tabletop marshmallow roaster was born!

– terra cotta pot – gravel – sterno burner – metallic paint – paint brush

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1. Paint the bottom portion of your terra cotta pot with metallic paint and let it dry. 2. Fill the top half of the pot with gravel and place the sterno burner inside.

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3. Fill in gaps around the size of the sterno burner with gravel, as shown in the photo above. 4. When you’re ready to start roasting, remove the lid from the sterno burner (and keep it!). Light the burner according to the package directions.

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5. Note: There won’t be a big flame when you light the burner, but you’ll be able to feel the heat radiating off it for sure! When you’ve finished your s’mores roast, replace the lid of the sterno burner to cut off the oxygen supply. Let the sterno burner cool before handling it or packing it up.

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DIY Project: Tabletop Terra Cotta Marshmallow Roaster

Since we couldn’t build a roaring fire for this engagement shoot, I knew I had to come up with an alternative. That’s how this self-contained tabletop marshmallow roaster was born!

Since we couldn’t build a roaring fire for this engagement shoot, I knew I had to come up with an alternative. That’s how this self-contained tabletop marshmallow roaster was born!

– terra cotta pot – gravel – sterno burner – metallic paint – paint brush

THE MATERIALS YOU’LL NEED FOR THIS DIY:

1. Paint the bottom portion of your terra cotta pot with metallic paint and let it dry. 2. Fill the top half of the pot with gravel and place the sterno burner inside.

DIRECTIONS:

3. Fill in gaps around the size of the sterno burner with gravel, as shown in the photo above. 4. When you’re ready to start roasting, remove the lid from the sterno burner (and keep it!). Light the burner according to the package directions.

DIRECTIONS:

DIRECTIONS:

Happy marshmallow roasting!

Happy marshmallow roasting!

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