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Difficulty
Beginner
Duration
Under 2 hours
Presented by Beau Coffron of Lunchbox Dad. This guide will show you how to make a homemade solar oven.
Draw Lines
![A person drawing lines on a pizza box. A person drawing lines on a pizza box.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/how-to-make-a-solar-oven-step-1.jpg)
Draw lines on the pizza box to form a square on the lid.
Cut
![A man cutting into a pizza box while a young girl watches. A man cutting into a pizza box while a young girl watches.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/how-to-make-a-solar-oven-step-2.jpg)
Cut the pizza box along the drawn lines.
Install Foil
![A girl unrolling foil into an open pizza box. A girl unrolling foil into an open pizza box.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/how-to-make-a-solar-oven-step-3.jpg)
Install foil in the bottom of the pizza box and tape down the edges of the foil.
Glue
![A girl applying glue to cardboard paper. A girl applying glue to cardboard paper.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/how-to-make-a-solar-oven-step-4.jpg)
Glue down some black construction paper.
Insulate
![Two people adjusting foil in a pizza box. Two people adjusting foil in a pizza box.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/how-to-make-a-solar-oven-step-5.jpg)
Cut and glue reflective insulation onto the lid.
Wrap Lid
![Two people adding tape to the inside of a pizza box. Two people adding tape to the inside of a pizza box.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/how-to-make-a-solar-oven-step-6.jpg)
Install plastic wrap on the underside and top of the pizza box lid.
Cut the Plate
![A man setting marshmallows into a foiled pizza box. A man setting marshmallows into a foiled pizza box.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/how-to-make-a-solar-oven-step-7.jpg)
Cut the paper plate and place the marshmallows on the plate.
Prop the Lid
![A person placing a pencil to prop open a lid of a homemade solar oven. A person placing a pencil to prop open a lid of a homemade solar oven.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/how-to-make-a-solar-oven-step-8.jpg)
Install a stick to hold the lid up.
Preheat
![A person pulling apart marshmallows in a homemade solar oven. A person pulling apart marshmallows in a homemade solar oven.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/how-to-make-a-solar-oven-step-9.jpg)
Preheat the oven for 30 to 40 minutes outside.
Cook
![A homemade solar oven surrounded tape, glue and other craft supplies. A homemade solar oven surrounded tape, glue and other craft supplies.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/how-to-make-a-solar-oven-step-10.jpg)
Place marshmallows in your solar oven and cook for 20 to 30 minutes until melted. Enjoy your homemade treats!
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