- Determine how large you want the base of the cooker to be- the dimensions don't entirely matter, but it should be a larger rectangle
- Using the box cutter cut out: the base, a second rectangle that is the of a similar size to use as the back board of the solar cooker, 2 more smaller rectangles that fit along the sides of the base and 2 triangles that fit in between the side panels and the back board
- Tape all pieces together to create a concave open bowl as seen below
Step 2: Aluminum foil
- Cover entire front surface of box with aluminum foil
- Tape the foil down to ensure it will remain put
- Insert 5 metal poles, each an inch apart, in a straight horizontal line a few inches above where the base and back board meet
- Cut a small piece of cardboard out that is the same size as where the poles are and tape it down a few inches from the edge of the base
- Insert the other end of the poles into this piece of cardboard so that now the poles are straight and a few inches off the ground
- Spray paint a very thin, 3x8 inch, aluminum foil container with black paint
- Place painted container onto the poles
- Since cardboard boxes and thin metal poles are not the sturdiest of materials, it is important to keep anything that is being cooked on the lighter side
- Good examples are: boiling water, easy mac, popcorn
