Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to spend the night than indulging in fondue-for-two by candlelight. All you will need to make your very own set is an old tin, some wire, and a tea light candle.

You will need:
An old tin
Wire (26 gauge or thicker)
Wire cutters
Pliers
A tea light candle
Directions:

	1. First of all you will need a small tin, like an Altoid’s box.
	2. Remove the lid by opening up the hinges using pliers.
	3. Bend a piece of wire to the shape of the tin. Make sure it fits snugly around the tin.
	4. Reinforce the wire shape by wrapping another length of wire around the first.
	5. Cut four strips of wire, each about 10″ long. These will be the legs.
	6. Fold each strip in half, leave a small loop at the bottom (to make a foot), then twist the wire together until just half the length of the wire is twisted.
	7. Attach the legs at each of the four corners of the wire rectangle. Twist the remaining wire tails of the legs around the rectangle frame.
	8. Reinforce the whole frame by wrapping more wire around it. Continue until the stand feels nice and sturdy.
	9. Place your tin in the wire stand. Make sure it’s secure.
	10. Pick a selection of fondue treats. I recommend strawberries, banana slices, shortbread cookies, and marshmallows.
	11. Light a tea light candle and place it under the frame, beneath the center of the tin.
	12. Place a few pieces of chocolate in the tin to melt. This will happen very quickly, so keep your eye on it.
	13. Stick skewers through your goodies (you can make your own with the remaining wire), dip in, and enjoy.

Cat : DIY Projects
February 3rd, 2006