This grill-top clambake makes for about the easiest dinner party I can think of. I offer side dishes here, but the truth is, with potatoes, corn on the cob, and tons of seafood, it can also be hearty meal in itself. My favorite grill to use for a clambake is a simple kettle grill. I like the Americana aspect of these grills, which suits my cooking style, and this feast specifically. If you have another type of charcoal grill, you certainly don’t need to go out and buy a kettle grill just for this. You could also use a gas grill. You’ll get the same results, it just won’t be as much of an adventure.
Red and blue bandanas (you can add white bandanas in too if you like); 4 regular size bandanas should get you about a 50 inch size bannerRope/strong string cut a bit longer on both side than the desired lengthScissorsMason Jars; whatever size you likeBurlap ribbon; 5-inches in widthRed, White, and Blue ribbon; about 1 to 1 ½ -inches in widthWhite paintSmall paintbrushGlue gunScissorsWhite cotton napkins Non-toxic acrylic paint; red, white, and bluePaintbrush; one small foam brush, one small paint brushWater; about 1 cupBowl for water/paint mixture; a mason jar works greatTowel; one you aren’t worried about ruining
10 2-liter bottles (empty soda bottles are the best to use)10 Deli cups, about 6” high and about 5” in diameter10 Plastic drinking cups (can use clear Solo cups)1 Set of LED string lights (LED keep the temperature down so definitely don’t skimp on this part of the project!)Stained glass spray paint in several colors (yellow, red, green and purple)Pipe insulation (any size to cover your string lights)Dark green spray paintBlack spray paintPLUG – 1 waste basket bin (I used a 7 gallon but you can use whatever size you would like)Styrofoam ½” piece about 24” x 24”Gold spray paintHot glueSuper glueCraft knifeScissorsFloral wireWire cutterOptional: Super glue acceleratorOptional: Drill with circular drill bit (can use craft knife instead)Optional: Dremel circular cutter (can use a craft knife instead)Instructions
