# DIY Portable Fire Pits Karen Bertelson Puts Together a Hot, Inexpensive and Safe Project By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karen-bertelson References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/the_art_of_doing_stuff_karen_bertelsons_impressive_and_cheap_diy_firepit_17429.asp) & [theartofdoingstuff](http://www.theartofdoingstuff.com/about) Prometheus may have given us fire, but Karen Bertelson shows us a great way to harness and display this amazing gift. She has devised a [do-it-yourself project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-solar-oven) for creating a [portable fire pit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antarcti-gas-fire-pit). Although this may sound dangerous and complex, Karen Bertelson has put together a relatively simple set of instructions. All you need is a "cheap metal planter, panes of glass from inexpensive diploma holders, a canister of gel fuel, rocks, metal mesh, and silicone for a total cost of $25," according to [Core 77](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-paper-log-shell-and-core). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Fire Pits:** The trend of creating DIY fire pits using inexpensive materials and simple instructions. - **Portable Outdoor Furniture:** The trend of creating portable and easy-to-assemble outdoor furniture for camping, picnics, and outdoor events. - **Affordable Outdoor Decor:** The trend of creating affordable outdoor decor using recycled materials or inexpensive supplies. ### Where This Applies - **Home Improvement Retailers:** Home improvement retailers can offer affordable DIY fire pit kits and outdoor decor supply bundles. - **Camping and Outdoor Gear Manufacturers:** Camping and outdoor gear manufacturers can create portable and lightweight fire pit and furniture solutions for campers and outdoor enthusiasts. - **Sustainability and Upcycling:** Companies focused on sustainability and upcycling can offer DIY tutorials and kits using recycled materials for budget-friendly outdoor decor options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Fire Pit Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-pit-stand.md) - [Ultra-Durable Portable Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flamurs-kaleidoscope.md) - [Portable Smokeless Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bondstove-fire-pit.md) - [Elegant Firepit Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-firepit.md) - [Collapsible Propane Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-outdoor-firestorm.md) - [Dining Table Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabletop-fire-pit.md) - [Foldable Fire Pit Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firebase.md) - [Portable Propane-Powered Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tailgater-x-portable-fire-pit.md) - [Grill-Compatible Fire Pit Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-pit-kit.md)