Fire Bowls and Fire Pits
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Fire bowls and fire pits
Sitting around a fire with friends is such a magical thing to do. It's a warm and friendly way to spend an evening and it's also something that humans have done for a million years.
Fire bowls and fire pits have been around for a while now, invented out of the need for easy to manage, clean and safe ways to enjoy fire in a small space. Backyards, gardens, patios and decks all make perfect places for a fire bowl or fire pit, as well as on camp-sites and beaches where fire restrictions make it impossible to light a bonfire.
Fire bowls and pits started out as practical necessities, but have developed into stylish items in their own right, some worthy of the title works of art.
From a practical point of view, fire bowls and pits are hard to beat
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Fire is contained within a raised bowl so that grass, paving or decking is not marked or burnt
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Sparks can be prevented by adding a top guard, eliminating fire hazard risk
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Fires don't need to be extinguished at the end of an evening as thy can safely burn down naturally under the fire guard
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No mess. Clean up is easy as the bowl can be emptied easily when cold, ready for the next fire.
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The ash from the fire bowl is great for the garden, and is easy to apply, straight from the bowl
Landmann 26364 23-1/2-Inch Savannah Garden Light Fire Pit, Black
Amazon Price: $104.99 (as of 06/01/2012)
Fire pits and bowls are a beautiful way to bring bring fire to a sacred garden
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Fire pits can have grill patterns that illuminate magically when the fire is lit
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Fire pits and bowl can have patterns and styles that fit with your ceremonies
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Fire pits and bowls can be lit where other forms of fire would be impractical
Patina Products F100, 30 Inch Evening Sky Fire Pit F100
Amazon Price: $207.99 (as of 06/01/2012)
Grilled cut-outs around the side of this fire pit create glowing, fire-lit stars and moons in the dark.
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Fire pits come in all shapes, sizes and materials:
- 1Traditional styles
- 2Modern styles
- 3Simple bowl shapes
- 4Fancy bowl details
- 5Round, square, tall and low
- 6Stencil cut out illuminations
- 7Cast iron, copper, stainless steel, stone
Landmann USA 28925 Ball of Fire Outdoor Fireplace
Amazon Price: $159.99 (as of 06/01/2012)
Something a little different; a fire bowl that is modern and makes a smart design statement.
What makes a good fire bowl or fire pit?
Landmann 25321 Haywood Sturdy Steel Fire Pit
Amazon Price: $109.99 (as of 06/01/2012)
This fire bowl is really safe; its spark guard catches any sparks before they can escape.
Landmann Big Sky Fire Pit, Wildlife, Black
Amazon Price: $123.91 (as of 06/01/2012)
Cut-outs of animals around the side of this fire pit glow when the fire is lit.
UniFlame WAD820SP 34-Inch Slate & Marble Firepit with Copper Accents
Amazon Price: $147.76 (as of 06/01/2012)
An elegant and classic shaped fire bowl in copper that will look good whether lit or not.
Find a wide range of fire pits, fire bowls and fire guards at FirePits.com
Many items with free shipping
Fire by Neil Milliner
"There's something 'bout a fire and the mesmerizing glow
Of its dancing, flick'ring embers that does enthrall me so
A soft and gentle fire slowly glowing in the night
Soothing, calming, warming. It is such a pure delight."
Neil Milliner
I think fire bowls are:
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Guestbook Comments
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Tipi
Apr 30, 2012 @ 6:46 pm | delete
- I usually make a fire pit, but really appreciate the bowls and pits on your lens.
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straw-hut
Mar 20, 2012 @ 8:36 pm | delete
- Enjoyed your lens
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billybraveheart
Feb 26, 2012 @ 1:37 pm | delete
- Loking at getting one, love sitting by them at night,
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