Accessories for tandoor - types and purposes of accessories

Herringbone

The Christmas tree is needed for cooking dishes directly on the fire. Suspended in a tandoor on a crossbar. It is convenient, made in the form of a deep plate or cauldron made of durable alloy and a shelf equipped with metal sticks. Various products are laid out on it, for example meat, vegetables. In order for each of the used products to be completely cooked, they are cut and fixed to the crossbars.

When choosing an accessory for a tandoor, it is recommended to start from the size of the Christmas tree. There are big ones, there are smaller ones. They must fit completely into the free space of the device in order to fully undergo the heat treatment process.

The composition of the alloy is also important. Usually they start from the weight of the accessory for tandir - if the Christmas tree is light, it will probably not be strong, gradually the pot or plate will become covered with lumps or pits, and the top layer with which the product is processed may peel off completely. A heavy pot made of durable, thick metal or cast iron will do.

A high-quality Christmas tree with a frying pan or large pot will cost about 2,000 rubles.

How to make a Christmas tree with your own hands? You will need:

• a thick pot with a flat bottom;
• trimmed skewers for racks;
• welding machine.

A pin is welded to the center of the boiler, and other pins are welded to it. To make it easier to get the attribute, you need to place a hook at the top.

Why an aspen stake is an ideal handle for gripping

Compared to industrial birch handles, aspen handles benefit because they support pots with a smaller handle thickness. In addition, the aspen handle bends and springs slightly, which also makes work easier

Where do the best grip handles grow?

The handle for gripping is selected in early spring. The ideal time is the end of April - the first ten days of May, when tree trunks are filled with sap. The place of extraction is the floodplain. You will have the difficult task of finding an aspen trunk that is thin and straight at the same time.

How to make the perfect DIY grip handle

The best material for the grip handle is a young aspen trunk with a diameter of 1.5 - 2.5 cm. And the ideal diameter is 1.7 - 2.2 cm. A stake of approximately equal width is narrower towards the end of the tree. After cutting the stake, it must be immediately cleared of bark (barked) and dried for about a month. Only after complete, leisurely drying will the handle acquire its physical properties and be ready to attach the metal part.

Lattices

Wire racks are needed to bake food as quickly as possible. Available in single, double and triple tier options. Sometimes there are larger models, but they are relevant for use in large tandoors. All tiers are interconnected by a solid body made of durable rods, which rise beyond the device when placed in it. Using hooks it is possible to remove the grates.

You can choose between several tiers. It is recommended to go with the two-tier option. Such a tandoor device will last a long time if it is made entirely of durable heavy metal. On average, tandoor grates cost 2,200 rubles.

To make your own grating, you will need:

• several steel rods to create a frame;
• skewers to create a lattice;
• metal knife;
• welding machine.

All elements are cut to the required dimensions of the tandoor’s internal cavity and fastened together by welding.

Square potholder in patchwork style

When creating potholders with your own hands from fabric with patchwork-style patterns, you can use fabrics of various shades. It all depends on what colors predominate in the kitchen. If it is beige, caramel or gray, then pastel colors are used. However, brighter options are also appropriate and are often used. Especially in an ensemble of a decorative element, such as a painting or a vase.

The materials are simple:

• 2 pieces of linen fabric 24*24 cm.
• 24 strips of the same fabric 2.5*24 cm.
• 2 pieces of wool or cotton batting 24*24 cm.
• Take the borders 25cm (so that it matches the main fabric). You can also make it yourself.
• And, of course, scissors, needles, iron, thread, sewing machine - all available tools.

Linen fabric is placed under the batting, and stripes are placed on top, which will need to be sewn to the batting. Two strips are applied to each other, folded in the center of the main part, and sewn on one side. The top strip will subsequently need to be folded back and the seam ironed.

Important! The stripes should “look” at the seamstress.

Then another strip is taken, placed on top of the ironed one and sewn on according to the same principle, and at the end it is turned away and ironed. As a result, the part should be completely covered with stripes. The second main fabric of the same type should be treated in the same way. Then a border is sewn onto these strips. The raw edge of the border must be connected to the raw edge of the potholder. First, from one corner it is sewn to one side of the clamp, and before each new corner the border is bent by 24 degrees. The result is that it is stitched around the entire perimeter.

At the end, it is worth returning to the starting corner and bending the border to the front side. Then, pinning it with pins, the tip becomes a “loop” and the rest is tucked inside.

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The finishing touch is to sew the border to the front part.

In fact, in practice, you only need to try it once - and the patchwork style will seem the simplest of all.

Cases

The main purpose is protection from precipitation, dust, and dirt. Helps to store the tandoor for a long time while not in use.

The cover for the tandoor should be thick, comfortable, durable, slightly loose (slightly larger in size than the device itself). Usually they choose dense polyester, slightly rough, dark in color, but even light colors are easy to wash. The average price is 1500 rubles.

To make a cover for a tandoor, you will need:

• synthetic fabric (the same as for sewing shades, for example polyester);
• strong threads;
• paper for pattern.

You can make the pattern yourself, based on the size of the tandoor. The finished bag, not counting the seams, should be 20 centimeters higher. The bottom of the pattern is made rounded.

Kitchen oven mitts Bell

Such original caps are very useful for a teapot.

They can be made stylized as a Christmas tree, eggplant, or pear.

Let's sew a bell - a strawberry.

We will need:

green and red fabric;

• fabric for lining;
• heat-resistant gasket;
• finished narrow binding;
• threads, sewing equipment.

Dishes

Saj is the main utensil. Typically produced using hand forging techniques. The difference is that it allows ready-made dishes to remain warm for as long as possible. A lid for the tandoor is usually included in the kit.

Choose the complete set. The dishes should not be very heavy, shiny, the lid will completely cover all the gaps around the circumference. The kit may include a base, a container for coals and food, steel tongs and a wooden spatula.

When choosing a material, choose stainless steel - it is strong and durable. The price usually starts from 1200 rubles.

Making steel cookware yourself is not easy, and other materials are unlikely to be suitable and generally will not last long. You can independently assemble a set of household utensils - a metal base, a steel lid, a wooden spatula and a ladle.

What you need to know to sew potholders

To sew the simplest potholder, you only need simple skills that are taught in school. The main purpose of this item is to protect your hands from burns. First, you need to choose a suitable fabric for the outer side and filling - this is important, since the future product will face frequent contact with very hot surfaces and dishes. Potholders are made of several layers: they must be thick enough to fully perform their functions - at least two to three mm, but options are over four mm. significantly impair the “maneuverability” and ease of use of the item.

The most popular options, forms:

• mitten;
• berry;
• ladybug;
• owl;
• flower (daisy, rose, sunflower, tulip);
• shoe (bast shoe);
• cat;
• pig;
• square;
• circle;
• polygon;
• butterfly;
• little mouse;
• dragon;
• paw, etc.

So that the new “grabber” does not stand out too much from the overall picture, some amateurs make entire kitchen sets in the same style, which includes potholders, napkins, tablecloths, towels, aprons, coasters, and other decor.

Fabric selection

The fabric chosen is “non-loose”; it must be basted well by hand and stitched on any sewing machine. Synthetic, satin materials are undesirable - if they accidentally interact with fire, they easily ignite, which can lead to a fire.

The best textile materials are:

• cotton is satin, calico, chintz. The material used is often cotton towels;
• linen is dense, textured, pleasant to the touch. Products are allowed to contain up to 15-18% synthetic fibers that prevent creasing;
• felt is a dense material produced in various colors. It is used both independently and as a filler.

When using used fabric, it is washed and ironed; new fabric is soaked in hot water, checking to see if it is fading.

Filler selection

The “stuffing” of the thing can also be different:

• batting - ideal for quilted potholders, but extreme caution should be used when handling extremely hot metal objects;
• The drape is very dense and has low thermal conductivity, which is a definite plus for kitchen utensils. It is advisable to choose a version that is not the thickest, so that there are no problems when sewing;
• felt - not at all afraid of heat, suitable as a top blank, for filler, it is easy to process.

Variety of shapes, their purpose

Potholders are made in almost any shape, of various sizes. Their functionality is determined by their cut and design features. To move hot baking sheets, pans, pots, and other similar objects from place to place, two methods are used - to grasp or grab, therefore it is customary to distinguish the following types of potholders:

• mitten - looks like a loose mitten, put on the hand to pull a metal sheet, container with baked goods, etc. out of the oven;
• square - used on the stove for convenient removal of pans with iron handles, their lids, bowls in a multicooker and others;
• “butterfly” - made from two identical parts sewn together. They are used for frying pans, hot jars after sterilization, and other objects that do not have handles;
• fantasy options are “suns”, hearts, “paws”, snowflakes, cats, owls. They are used for their intended purpose or only as a decorative item.

Stands

A useful, beautiful, durable accessory is a tandoor stand. Designed to protect the device from moisture, dirt and premature deterioration, especially in humid weather and after rain.

The tandoor stand should be made of steel - it is strong, durable, looks massive, and beautiful. A good stand costs an average of 2,500 rubles.

To make your own tandoor stand, you will need:

• metal tape;
• welding machine;
• steel curls - sold in garden stores.

How to do:

• the lower part of the tandoor (base) is measured;
• a circle is made from the tape, the ends are fixed together with a welding machine;
• curls are welded to the base so that the attribute is firmly held on the ground (accuracy is important to reduce the likelihood of imbalances).

Knitted potholders

Kitchen items are easy to knit using knitting needles or a crochet hook - the process will take literally a couple of hours. The product is knitted from the center or from the edge, in even rows, it can be decorated with braids, arans, lush columns, etc. But any openwork knitting options are unacceptable - the potholder must fully perform its functions, protecting your hands from burns. All knitted potholders are sewn to a piece of felt or made two-layer - then a padding polyester is inserted into the middle.

Round, square - simple knitting patterns

The easiest way to make a potholder with a crochet hook is in the form of a circle or square. The square “grabber” is crocheted from the middle, adding four loops where the corners should be. In total, you will need to knit at least 10-12 rows with single crochets. The last row is done in a different color; a loop is sewn to one corner. It’s easy to make a thing multi-colored by changing the thread at the beginning of each row, using yarn with a gradient transition from one color to another.

A square is sometimes knitted from a corner - a chain of 20-30 loops is made, knitted with single crochets, and at the end of each row the knitting must be turned. At the end there is an edging, a loop. The square is knitted with knitting needles from the corner diagonally. Round and polygonal items are also crocheted from the center - increases are made evenly to get the desired shape.

If you attach a black “tail” and a green leaf to a simple round model, you get an apple or a cherry. White “sectors” are knitted on it - a lemon or orange circle comes out.

Watermelon slices, strawberries - “berry” potholders

“Delicious” things depicting fruits are the most beautiful idea for the kitchen. How to crochet a watermelon potholder step by step:

• you will need red, dark green, white, black threads, a hook of appropriate thickness;
• knitting is done in the round - the first five to seven rows are made with double crochets and red thread;
• then one row of white color is knitted;
• the next two rows are done in green;
• the circle is folded in half, a padding polyester is inserted inside, the product is connected with a black edging row, and a loop is made;
• For believability, watermelon seeds are embroidered in black on a red background.

The “strawberry” potholder is crocheted, starting with the loop from which it will be hung. It will also be two-layer with thick felt in the middle. Knitting starts with green, then red is added, a “berry” is knitted, which can be decorated with white embroidered seeds. Almost in the same way, but having selected suitable threads, they knit raspberries, blackberries, a bunch of grapes, etc.

Bright knitted sunflower

To make a ripe sunflower flower you will need yellow, green, and black threads. The product will also be two-layer, with felt in the middle. Knitting is done by crocheting from the middle, with black yarn, and single crochet. After seven to nine rows are knitted, one row is worked in yellow. The petals are knitted like this: a chain of seven air loops is woven, after which seven single crochets are knitted on the same chain, then one stitch to the base, then the next petal is knitted. The back of the potholder is made completely green or yellow-green.

Cockerel potholder

A bright, multi-colored rooster potholder will become an original decorative element of kitchen decor in the Provence style. Knitting here is also done with double crochets and crochet in the round, but only two or three initial rows are made “full”. Afterwards, a loop is knitted on the “back” of the future bird, and the next rows are made open.

When another five to six rows are made, five lush double crochets are knitted in every third loop with a contrasting thread, which alternate with single crochets. On one of the “tops” of the broken circle, a bird’s head is knitted, which is decorated with a red comb of lush double crochets. A wing is knitted from the center of the product - preferably also contrasting, then the tail is finished with another row of fluffy columns.

The cockerel can also be double-sided - then two symmetrical parts are needed. A one-sided product is usually made textured, decorated with voluminous knitted details.

Other manually linked options

Experienced craftswomen invent many other interesting potholders:

• ladybug - knitted from black and red threads, black dots on the back, head with a loop, contours, you can sew button eyes;
• heart - usually made in red tones, decorated with lace of a contrasting color along the contour, with a long loop on top;
• pig - a large knitted circle here will become the body, a small one will become the nose, two triangles hanging from the top will be the ears, you also need small legs, eyes, and a tail-loop;
• mitten - knitted or crocheted, should be freely put on and removed from the hand, the loop is attached in the cuff area;
• lamb - has wavy edges, a voluminous muzzle with ears, horns is knitted in the middle, four legs and a tail-loop are also made;
• fungus - a red or brown cap is knitted, a white leg, grass at the bottom, a loop at the top;
• owl - usually made in the form of an oval, on which two round eyes are tied, paws with claws, wings, and a loop are attached to the head;
• an asterisk, a sun, a month - made in the appropriate shape, decorated with funny faces;
• scrambled eggs - made slightly asymmetrical for greater plausibility, you will need yellow, white, brown threads;
• shorts - crocheted, the contours of the pockets, the flies are sewn with a contrasting thread, a button is sewn in the middle on top, a loop is sewn in the corner;
• fish - consists of a head, tail, fins, eyes, if desired, scales are embroidered on it, the tail is worked on, a loop is attached to the tail or head.

Skewers

Tandoor skewers are needed for threading meat and vegetables. With the help of skewers, it is possible to quickly and evenly thermally process all pieces of food.

Choose durable, steel skewers, preferably on a stand. They will last longer because they are unlikely to end up in water or on land, which means they will rust less. In general, the steel surface is easy to clean from dirt. A tandoor skewer with a holder is the most convenient device, because when heated, its entire surface becomes hot, but the holder does not. A set of good skewers with a holder costs an average of 900 rubles.

You can make a skewer from stainless steel or steel wire with a diameter of 6-8 mm. The length of the skewers should be approximately 70 cm. They should be cut with a chopper at an angle of 40 degrees.

After heating the wire over a fire, it is beaten with a large hammer until it is flat. Using any metal bobbins, you can form hooks from one edge.

Steel is more difficult to work with. For this you need a metal sheet 3 mm thick. It is cut with a grinder, a file, and the edge is bent with pliers. It is better to use a sharpening machine to process the entire plane so that no one gets hurt on uneven areas.

How to decorate

It is important to know that only the upper part of the item is decorated - the lower part, which is in direct contact with the hot air, should not be textured, for the sake of ease of use for its intended purpose.

How to design a finished potholder:

• embroidery - cross stitch, goat stitch, satin stitch, rococo pattern, etc. You can depict a whole plot picture;
• braid - usually the contours of the product are decorated with it, less often three-dimensional elements are created on the top of the object;
• beaded - potholders embroidered with beads, rhinestones, decorated with sequins, look beautiful, luxurious, expensive;
• applique - this is the simplest geometric pattern or a more complex, multi-color, multi-layered image.

For different styles, different decor is suitable - cross-embroidered, lots of lace “grabs” will decorate the baroque, checkered ones – country, smooth ones, in steel tones – hi-tech, linen ones, in natural colors – an ecological interior.

Hooks

Tandoor accessories in the form of hooks are usually made with a length of 20 cm. Designed for hanging products.

Choose steel hooks, and the steel should be food-grade and processed. The thickness of the metal should not be less than 4 mm. The price on the market is from 200 rubles.

To make hooks with your own hands, you will need:

• stainless steel or wire;
• ax for cutting;
• metal rounds to give the shape of a hook.

To be able to give a certain shape to the structure, it is heated, then bent in the desired direction.

Woven fabric potholders

Potholders are easy to weave from narrow strips of colored fabric. For work, textile materials are used that are similar in texture, but different in color. For example, take two squares measuring 25 by 25 cm, cut them without reaching the edge one or two centimeters, this is done straight or in the form of wavy lines. The second option is more interesting, since the finished product is a beautiful abstraction. Weaving is done like regular plain weaving.

Next, a square with a side of 25 cm is cut out of batting or padding polyester, and a piece of dense fabric of a size sufficient to decorate the product with an edging of the front part is cut out. The finished “pie” is sent for processing using a sewing machine - all sections are stitched with a zigzag pattern; it is better to use a contrasting thread. At the very end, a loop made of bias tape is sewn to the product. To ensure that the structure holds its shape well, it is also advisable to sew its outer contour on a typewriter.

Grips

An accessory with a long handle that allows you to grab it for lowering the cast iron into the tandoor. Also used for removing cast iron.

It is better to choose a steel or metal grip. It should match the depth of the tandoor. Check the comfort of the handle; it should be made of wood, not rubber or other materials that are not resistant to heat. Price – from 1000 rubles.

You can make the grips yourself, for this you need:

• metal rods of the required sizes;
• welding machine;
• wooden handle.

The handle can be removed from other devices no longer in use. The remaining elements are cut, heated over a fire, and then, using molds, they are given a rounded shape. A wooden handle is attached to the end of the handle. It can be flat or consist of several pieces of wood. It is better to fix the handle with heat-resistant glue or self-tapping screws inserted into the prepared connector on the rod.

Modern options for potholders

Not long ago, silicone potholders in the shape of a duck beak, a dog's mouth, and a frog's face appeared on sale. They consist of two halves: one for the thumb, the second for the other four fingers. With the help of such an oven mitt it is convenient to remove baking dishes from a hot stove.

Is it possible to sew something like this? Certainly! The main difference between this potholder and the others is three parts: one large and two smaller. As a training sample, you can sew an oval or rectangular potholder.

Manufacturing technology:

• Draw a 25x20 cm rectangle on a sheet of paper;
• transfer it to the main fabric folded in half, cut it out to make 2 parts;
• using this template, make parts from cushioning material;
• fold so that the filling is between the wrong sides of the base, sew;
• repeat steps 1-3, but cut each part into two identical parts;
• Sew two blanks from the resulting halves and finish the outer sections with braid or trim;
• place two small ones with processed cuts facing each other onto a large workpiece to create pocket-flaps facing each other;
• sew around the perimeter, decorate the seams, sew on a loop.

Now you can roll up the pot holder to check the fit.

Tip: An oven mitt with flaps can be used as a cutlery pocket for table settings.

Using this pattern, you can sew an oven mitt, which can be used to conveniently hold a saucepan or ceramic pot. It looks like a scarf with pockets on the edges. The length of the largest piece is calculated based on the size of the largest pan used. It is necessary to measure the diameter and add 20 cm. Width – 20 cm. For two small parts, cut out rectangles 15x20 cm.

Stones

If you have a tandoor stand, you can place special ceramic stones on it, into which the dough is placed. As a result of baking, you can get delicious bread cakes.

You need to choose depending on the size. There are large cakes, and there are small ones. It is recommended to pay attention to the ceramic coating - clay has long been used for cooking in the tandoor. Price – from 800 rubles per piece.

If your budget is limited, then don't despair. You can make tandoor stones with your own hands.

What you will need:

• 3 kg of fireclay clay (sold in construction stores);
• a plastic mixing bowl corresponding to the size of the future stone;
• 5 liters of water.

First add water, then clay, mix the material thoroughly. It should stand leveled for a day, then you need to take out the material and knead it again. We put it back into shape and wait two weeks. The last stage - the clay is fired in a kiln or on a fire for three hours.

Schemes and patterns

Do-it-yourself potholders from scraps: patterns can be found on cutting and sewing websites. As a rule, such resources always have diagrams for interesting mitten models, easy and original technologies for creating beautiful mittens or napkins for the kitchen. Beginner seamstresses are offered master classes and step-by-step instructions to sew a mitten according to the correct pattern.

Additional Information! You can involve schoolchildren in such an activity. This will become a favorite thing for them later. Every girl will enjoy sewing small patches and learning the patchwork technique when creating unusual crafts, which may well be useful in craft lessons.

Before you start sewing a potholder, you need to make a pattern. There is no need to create any complex structures. The pattern will be old mittens or ready-made patterns from the Internet. You can draw a square or a circle yourself.

Important! The material must be washed, dried and ironed before sewing.

The design is transferred to the fabric and carefully drawn. There should be two parts of the main fabric and filler. Thus, there are four main elements in total. They should be the same and with an additional allowance of 0.7-1 mm at the edges for allowances!

Variegated "Ring"

There is nothing complicated about how to sew a variegated potholder. It is enough to prepare the material and transfer the pattern to the fabric. There should be 4 parts; if desired, trim is applied along the edges. The manufacturing process exactly repeats the mechanism for creating a “Simple Square”.

Pattern

"Simple Square"

The pattern for this potholder has the simplest shape. Even an inexperienced craftswoman can sew it.

Additional Information! If the loop is sewn on the side, the square will automatically become a diamond.

Necessary materials:

• Base fabric,
• Filler,
• Scissors, thread and needle,
• Optional braid.

Simple Square
Step by step process:

• The square shape pattern is made 20*20 cm.
• It is transferred to the fabric, while the allowances are left at 1 s at the edges. Total 4 pcs. — 2 external, 2 internal parts.
• The outer ones are aligned with the front side, the filler is placed on them.
• The seams are sewn, leaving room for turning.
• After the clamp is turned out, the edges are trimmed with braid and a loop is sewn on.

"Butterfly"

The pattern of a life-size butterfly potholder has its own peculiarity - it is made specifically so that later it can be put only on the fingers. The recess is not deep, and when you move your fingers in the “butterfly”, you can catch the flapping of its wings. With it, no burns of fingers and palms are scary.

"Butterfly"

Additional Information! After many housewives have tried this type of grip in everyday life, most of them no longer return to the classic options.

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It can also be done in the form of an apple, laying hens, or an egg - the technology is the same, as is the subsequent application. Simple “eggs” are often a decoration for the holiday table.

"Mouse"

When we sew amazing potholders in the shape of a “mouse”, there is always an association with the nimbleness of this wonderful animal. It’s no wonder that there are such ideas: the mouse runs quickly, just as hot appliances quickly leave a burn.

"Mouse"

The details pattern is provided below. But it is worth considering some tips:

• The fabric must be non-synthetic, but natural, to avoid sticking to hot cookware.
• The inner layer, the filler, must be significant. The best option is deciduous padding polyester. Alternatively, if you have terry towels or old sweatshirts at home, you can use those too.
• Hemming is done using bias tape made of fabric in contrasting shades.

"Mitten"

When making patchwork, potholders often use a mitten shape. This is a very common form.

Materials you will need:

• Fabric, filling,
• Scissors, threads, needles,
• Sewing machine,
• Braid,
• Pencil and tracing paper.

The creation mechanism is no different from those described above. The dimensions of the pattern are shown in the picture. Tracing paper is necessary in order to immediately transfer the design on paper to the fabric.

Ketsi's brazier

A roasting pan is a clay dish that is equipped with a lid and handles. A variety of dishes are prepared there.

Choose dark clay that is well fired. Dimensions are determined depending on the thickness of the walls and the volume that the dishes can accommodate. A good and beautiful Ketsi roaster costs an average of 5,000 rubles.

You can make this dish yourself; to do this, buy:

• 3 kg of fireclay clay;
• container for mixing the desired format;
• 5 liters of water.

Using the presented amount of materials you will be able to make a small roasting pan. To make the dishes durable, during the first three days the finished material based on clay and water is removed from the container and mixed, and then shaped and left in the open air for 1-2 weeks. Then you can burn the surface in any available way - on a fire or in a stove (the procedure will last 3 hours).

Other classic potholders

Among the many shapes, square, round and mitten-shaped potholders are considered classic.

Round

It is made similarly to the square one. If desired, you can make a whole set of identical potholders of different sizes. For example, in order to remove a hot lid with a metal handle from a pan, a small-diameter oven mitt is suitable, but in order to remove a frying pan from the oven, it is better to take a larger oven mitt.

Important: every home has a stencil for a pattern - an ordinary plate for second courses has the ideal diameter for making a template for a small potholder.

Mitten

It is good because it protects not only the back of the hand, but also the outer side. Using a oven mitt is convenient for removing the baking sheet from the oven; it is indispensable when working near a wood-burning kebab grill.

To sew a pot mitten, you will need a pattern. You can find it on the Internet or make your own. To do this, place your hand on a sheet of paper, circle it, and duplicate the resulting line at a distance of 3 cm.

Important: for easy putting on, the bottom of the product should have the same width as the middle part.

After the pattern is ready, it must be transferred to the fabric. Unlike a square potholder, a mitten has 2 parts cut from the main fabric, 2 from fabric for interior decoration and 2 from insulation.

Technology:

• fold like a cake: the main part for interior decoration face down, insulation, the main part face up;
• sew along the perimeter, lay additional seams across, along or diagonally so that the mitten does not lose its shape during use;
• make a second similar part;
• fold both blanks, sew, leaving the bottom open;
• turn it inside out, trim the edge with braid, trim, and attach a loop for hanging.

Conclusion

Many accessories for tandoor are made with your own hands quickly and without any problems. They may not have an ideal shape, but they will perform their function. And if you want to simplify the process of selecting paraphernalia, buy ready-made devices, which today are presented in a wide variety.

Pay attention not only to the appearance of the models that interest you, but also to the composition. Metal, steel, durable alloys always weigh a lot. Light coatings are a sign of a low quality product that may be unsafe and short-lived.

Stove accessories for the Russian Izba mini museum

It’s easy to make your own stove accessories for the mini museum of folk dolls and folk life, Russian Izba. Let's make a stove shovel and grip.

Let's take wooden skewers. They can be found in any supermarket. We file it with a knife and break it to the desired length. For the size of our stove, this is 10-11 cm. We split the ends of the skewers with a knife and glue a grip and a shovel cut out of cardboard into the split.

Let's paint the grip and the bread shovel. And the stove accessories are ready.

The stove for the mini museum of folk dolls and folk life Russian Izba can be supplemented with rugs or a patchwork blanket. Dishes – jars and pots – would also be appropriate here. We will put firewood in the oven.

What is cast iron and why is it needed?

A cast iron pot, or cast iron pot, is a round-shaped, toasted cast iron cookware, often coated on the inside with enamel. All traditional Russian cuisine was cooked in cast iron pots in a Russian oven. A cast iron pot is a universal cookware; you can cook, steam, stew and bake in it, just like in other kitchenware. But there is another cooking method that is only possible in a cast iron pot - simmering, when the food turns out tender, like steaming, but with an incomparably richer taste.

Cast iron cookware is called “eternal”, and this is very close to the truth. Of course, the choice of such a kitchen long-liver should be treated with special attention, because in the coming decades it will be he who will help you provide your family and guests with delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners.

Jars

For housewives, the hottest time is the end of summer, the beginning of autumn. A ripened harvest requires not only harvesting the fruits, but also properly storing them for the winter. Perhaps someone will remember grandma’s pantry, where glass jars with jam, pickles and mushrooms were stored on high shelves.

Do you remember how you took sterilized containers out of a container of boiling water? No?

Glass containers with narrow necks forced inventors to think a little about the method of transporting them during sterilization. Something similar to scissors with semicircular arcs at the ends, located horizontally. This is exactly what a jar grip looks like, which has been used for quite a long time in the kitchens of Soviet citizens when sealing canned goods.

Manufacturers of cast iron pots

I worked with an assortment of cast iron products from all existing manufacturers in Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. As a result, Russbyt (cast iron with white enamel) and Siton (with black enamel and without enamel) were chosen. Those who prefer to cook and store food in enamel dishes will like branded products from Rossbyt - cast iron pots with enamel coating, characterized by their compactness and maximum comfort of use (volume from 0.7 to 4.5 liters). The rating of cast iron cookware manufacturers is described in detail on example of cauldrons - in detail about the differences between Seaton and Russbyt. So you can form your own opinion.

Buy a stove grip: how to make a choice?

If now the grip is a rarity, previously this device was an integral part of any farm.
Cooking in an oven required cast iron pots, and they were practically useless without suitable grips. The grip (another name is a slingshot) is a device in the form of a long, most often wooden (or metal) pole with a branched metal tip in the shape of a slingshot. Forged grip

In the old days, you could see the following picture: several identical-looking handles stick out from the oven, and the housewife pulls them out one by one, deftly picking up pots and pans from the oven. This variety was dictated by practical necessity, which is still relevant today - cast iron pots of different sizes require different grips. It is not necessary to purchase a separate grip for each type of cast iron; it is enough to know the correspondence of the mounting diameter and the range of containers suitable in volume. The basic rule is universal for all cases: the distance between the tips of the “slingshot” should be such that the grip passes freely under the body of the container, without scratching the surface, but at the same time tightly gripping the cast iron, preventing slipping. Based on the characteristics below, reflecting the ratio of the volume of the pot and the landing diameter of the grip of the popular ones, “Rossbyt”, “Balezino”), you can get an idea of ​​​​the optimal options for matching sizes:

An equally important characteristic is the length of the grip. It must be remembered that it should work as a lever, neutralizing the main disadvantage of cast iron cookware - heaviness. The correct length should ideally give such an effect that even a child can handle the cast iron. To avoid burns, the length of the handle should also be correlated with the parameters of the stove firebox. As for the material of the grip, the optimal ratio is considered to be: a wooden handle (does not heat up) and a metal slingshot, which ensures a tight fit and reliable holding of the cast iron pot.

Despite the fact that grips, following cast iron pots, are just beginning their return to everyday life, a number of manufacturers regularly produce these devices. The private forge-workshop of Vibrant Life also provides a large selection. You can buy a grip for cast iron from us by pre-order - in this case, the dimensions will be perfectly adjusted to your stove and pots, and the designer's artistic forging will allow the grip to become not only very useful, but also a beautiful interior acquisition.

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(Blacksmith tools)

Everyone knows how necessary fireplace and stove appliances are in the everyday life of rural residents and summer residents. Before we get acquainted with the technology of their manufacture, let's look at modern designs of forges, using which you can count on success in your undertaking.

In Fig. 1 shows a “two-fire” forge. Two blacksmiths can work with such a forge. The air supply to its centers is carried out by a fan with a 0.5 kW motor, and this supply is regulated by a special damper. Its design is shown in Fig. 2.

A modern lance is made of cast steel and has replaceable grates with different blowing holes. Holes located in a circle produce a wide torch flame, slotted holes produce a narrow, oblong flame. To heat small massive workpieces, a torch flame is required, and for local heating of a long workpiece, a narrow flame is required.

We can offer two designs of forges (Fig. 3) with hand and foot drives for air supply. If you can’t find a suitable fan, then “wind blower” 4 can be made from plywood the way it was made in the old days.

Rice. 7. Grip (a) and forging sequence (b-d).

Rice. 8. Chapelnik (a) and forging operations (b - d).

To manufacture complex blacksmith products, you need to purchase: two types of pliers (Fig. 4); backing tool: chisel, smoother, straightener and punch (Fig. 5, a-d); as well as undercut, cone, fork and slope (Fig. 5, e-h).

Let's consider the backing tool of the first group. Work with it is carried out in a pair of “blacksmith - hammer hammer”.

The trowel is used to level the forged surface of a product in a heated state.

Expansion is used where it is necessary to “accelerate” - to expand a part of the workpiece in a certain place.

Punchers , as the name suggests, punch holes. Each hole profile requires its own punch with a given bit cross-section.

The blacksmith holds a backing tool (chisel, smoother, sharpener or punch) and gives commands to the hammer: “hit”, “harder”, “quieter”.

The backing tool of the second group is installed with a shank into the square hole of the anvil and is designed to perform various forging operations. The undercut allows you to cut workpieces by placing them on the undercut blade and hitting them from above with a hammer. The cone helps to straighten and make ring elements. The fork is widely used in all kinds of bending operations. The slope makes it easier to forge conical elements of products.

Let us now consider the technological methods of forging devices for the Russian stove.

The poker (Fig. 6) consists of two elements: a forged hook and a wooden handle (handle).

We forge the hook from a round piece, dia. 20-25 mm. To keep it heated, we use special pliers. The first heating is to heat the central part of the workpiece and “pull out” the neck (Fig. 6, b) on the anvil. Then we heat the front part of the workpiece, stretch it onto a “rectangle” (Fig. 6, c) and, using a backing tool (straightening), we begin to forge the metal into a “wide wedge”. In this case, first we set the alignment in the center of the workpiece and make the first “punching”, then the second and third (Fig. 6, d). After the next heating, we make two more punches - the fourth and fifth. The surface took the shape of a wide wedge - a fan. Now it needs to be well leveled (Fig. 6, d) and pulled with a hammer to a thickness of 0.5-1 mm.

Then we proceed to molding the sleeve. Using the undercut and the back of the hammer (Fig. 6, e), we bend the sleeve.

Gradually tapping the bushing (Fig. 6, g), we obtain a conical surface.

Making the working part of the hook is much simpler: we pull the round part of the workpiece to a rectangular shape and bend the hook (Fig. 6, h). Now let's mechanically process the hook, drill a hole in the sleeve for the screw, drive in the handle - the poker is ready.

The grip (Fig. 7) has its own characteristics. Let us determine for which cast iron (by size) a grip is needed and set two sizes: the clearance between the horns Q (Fig. 7, a) and the diameter of the inner circle 0. The clearance between the horns should be slightly larger than the diameter of the bottom of the cast iron, and the internal diameter of the grip 0 - slightly less than the maximum diameter of the cast iron shoulders. Thus, the housewife should have as many grips as there are cast iron pots of different sizes.

Now let's move on to making the grip itself. We make the sleeve in the same way as for the poker. After forging the other end into a rectangle, we cut it lengthwise using a chisel (Fig. 7, b) and bend it 90 degrees. one branch. After this, we extend the second branch onto the pyramid, make a small curl at the end (Fig. 7, c) and bend it 90 degrees. We heat the first branch, straighten it, pull it onto the pyramid and make a small curl at the end (Fig. 7, d). Then, after the next heating, using a fork, we successively form the grip horns (Fig. 7, e).

We process the grip with a file and insert the handle into the sleeve. Ready.

The frying pan or chapelnik (Fig. 8), as it was called in the old days, is also included in the set of accessories for the Russian stove.

The technology for making a chapel is initially exactly the same as for a grip. After the sleeve is made and the second end of the workpiece is pulled onto the rectangle, we begin to forge the hook.

First, bend it 90 degrees at the edge of the anvil. part of the workpiece and forge the edge of the fold, forming a spatula (Fig. 8, b). Then we form the hook itself, gradually bending it at the edge of the anvil (Fig. 8, c). The final bending of the hook must be carried out taking into account the shape of the edge of the frying pan (Fig. 8, d).

Fireplace appliances differ from stove appliances in their lightness, elegance and beauty. They perform not only their direct functions, but also serve as decoration for the fireplace room.

The poker (Fig. 9, a) can be made from rods of both round (dia. 12-14 mm) and square (10-12 mm) sections.

Let's consider the technology of making a poker from a rod of dia. 12 mm.

We stretch one end of the round piece onto the rectangle and make a small curl at its end. After that, use a fork to bend and form a handle. Similar operations are necessary to form a hook: drawing into a rectangle, forming at the end of a curl, and bending “on a fork.” To make the poker more elegant, we will make a twist in the middle of the rod. First, we stretch the central part onto the rectangle, and then, using a blacksmith’s (or metalworker’s) vice and a poker hook as a lever, we twist it (Fig. 9, b).

Rice. 9. Fireplace poker (a) and twisting operation (b).

Rice. 10. Scoop (a) and its forging (b-d).

Rice. 11. Forceps (a) and the sequence of their manufacture (b-d).

Rice. 12. Options for forged handles (a), various shapes of scoops (b) and methods of attaching them to the handles (c).

The scoop (Fig. 10) can be made like this. First, we forge the handle of the scoop using the same technology that was used when forging the poker. Only instead of a hook you need to forge a “leaf” and bend it to the shape of a scoop.

Let's consider the technology of forging a “leaf”. Having heated the workpiece, we pull its end to a “steep cone” (Fig. 10, b), then flatten it and get a “leaf” (Fig. 10, c). If we bend the handle to the shape of a scoop (Fig. 10, d) and rivet it to it with two rivets, then the scoop will be ready. The scoop is usually made of 0.5 mm thick sheet steel. First, it is advisable to make a pattern model from thick paper. You need to decide on the size and shape and only then make a metal scoop. Using a sharpened metal rod (scriber), we draw a scoop pattern on a metal sheet (Fig. 10, e), and then, using an anvil and metal strips, we bend the scoop. First, the back part (1), then the sides (2, 3) and bend the upper part of the back wall (4) in the opposite direction.

fireplace tongs (Fig. 11) using all our acquired experience. First, we stretch the central part of the rod onto the rectangle (Fig. 11, b) and using a fork, hammer and anvil horn we form a spring ring (Fig. 11, c). After this, we align the branches of the tongs along the length (if any branch turns out to be longer, then it must be heated and chopped off with a chisel). We will make the grips in the form of leaves (see technology above), and the places for holding by hand - by twisting (Fig. 11, d). These places must first be stretched onto a rectangle.

After making all the devices, they must be thoroughly straightened and blued. It will give the products a finished look and protect them from rust. The products are uniformly heated to a temperature of 300-500 °C and lowered into a tank with used machine oil. If the bluing did not work out as expected the first time, it should be repeated. After this, the products are wiped well with a rag. Options for manufacturing forged handles are shown in Fig. 12.

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