How to make a TERRACOTTA POT HEATER with just 3 IKEA items

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Do be careful when removing the top covering pot and cutlery holder as they will become very hot. Never touch the heated parts directly with bare hands. Do not use in kids’ room or where children have access to it.

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safety guide

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Always use in a well-ventilated area.  Never leave open flames unattended. And do not use while sleeping. 

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Do not cram too many tea lights into the holder as the paraffin wax will melt and may pool together. It becomes very dangerous should the flame spread from the wick to the entire surface of the wax.  Stay safe!

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The candle flame in a flowerpot heater releases some level of heat due to thermal radiation.

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Terracotta Pot Heater

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Prepare your materials

Get your supplies from IKEA. 1. BRUNBÄR terracotta plant pot with saucer (4 3/4") 2. ORDNING utensil holder (5 3/8") 3. GLIMMA tealights

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Prepare the terracotta pots

Remove the labels so they won't catch fire. 

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Place tealights in

Put 5-7 tealights in the ORDNING cutlery holder, making sure not to crowd them

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Assemble your flowerpot heater

Place the ORDNING cutlery holder into the saucer

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Cover the top with the pot

And your terracotta pot heater is done!

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Your terracotta pot heater is now ready for use!

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