Great Bowl O' Fire Sculptural Firebowl™

$ 2,500.00

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The Great Bowl O' Fire Story

The Great Bowl O' Fire reveals the poetry inspiring even my simplest designs using a torch to cut flame images into a flammable gas storage tank to create a firebowl which can then be plumbed for gas is a perfect example of how I like materials and ideas to work together. That kind of layered metaphor is what I enjoy most about working with recycled materials. Even the natural patina of the sculptures relates directly back to flame in it's coloration_ fiery reds, oranges, yellows and blacks.

On every Great Bowl O' Fire I cut, there is a stylized flame in the shape of a phoenix rising through the embers to symbolize the rebirth of scrap steel into something new and wonderful. The phoenix is always the first flame I cut into the bowl, the beginning of its transformation.

As Gabriel Guzman writes in The Daily Book of Art:

Who would have thought that a bowl of fire could be so beautiful? Hand-cut out of recycled steel, these bowls combine sculpture and function to create unique works of art with industrial flair that provide warmth and an exciting centerpiece for events. When in use, the flame-like edges of these bowls cast mesmerizing shadows that dance across the ground, acting as part of the art.

You can experience the Great Bowl O' Fire at:
- Hotel Nollen Nollen, Thurgau, Switzerland
- Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, Lahaina, HI
- Plaza Apartments, Joplin, MO
- Rumfire, Waikiki, HI
- Sandals Ochi, Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Jamaica
- Tiki Beach, Grand Cayman Island
- Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas
- Westside Tennis Club, Houston, TX
- Fiamme Restaurant, Naperville, IL
- Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa, Osoyoos, BC, Canada
- Parc hotel, Honolulu, HI
- Landmark Resort Hotel, Myrtle Beach, SC
- Wizard Academy, Austin, TX
- Serenity's Resort, Trout Lake WA
- Brick Oven Courtyard Grille, Topeka, KS
- Fire Grill Inc, Rodney Bay, St. Lucia, West Indies
- Ascension Church, Oak Park, IL
- St. Andrew Church, Saline, MI
- St. Joan of Arc Church Lisle, IL
- Iron Horse Church Axtell, TX
- Saint Lawrence Catholic Church, Louisville, KY
- Essentia Health St. Mary's in Detroit Lakes, MN
Product details: The Great Bowl O' Fire Sculptural Firebowl

Dimensions:
- 37" Diameter, 22" high overall, base is 12" in diameter and 6" tall. Weight: 115 pounds.
- 41" Diameter, 26" high overall, base is 16" in diameter and 6" tall. Weight: 175 pounds.
Thickness:
Sculptural Firebowls are cut from 1/4 inch steel, TEN TIMES thicker than most mass-produced fire pits.

Material:
Sculptural Firebowls are hand made from American made High-Strength, Low-Alloy, Cold-Rolled Steel.

Details:
Sculptural Firebowls are are signed by the artist with a stainless steel signature plate.

The finish is a natural rust patina which is self-healing and protects the metal from further oxidation.

A one inch hole in the bowl's center provides drainage and makes gas conversion simple.

Four small holes above the base provide air flow for the fire and prevent propane from accumulating if the bowl is converted to LP gas.
Propane and Natural Gas options (sold separately):

Sculptural Firebowls are suitable for wood, propane or natural gas and ship ready-to-fit for clean-burning propane or natural gas.

Upgrade kits are sold separately: Hearth Products Controls (HPC) makes a wide variety of UL listed burner kits that will easily convert my firebowls to natural gas or propane. The best option is to purchase them on Amazon with free shipping and simple returns if needed. I cannot provide tech support as I am not an expert in gas or plumbing but instructions are included and HPC can be contacted directly if you need further support.

For Natural gas burner kits, shop here
For Propane burner kits, shop here

Specification Chart for Firebowl Gas Accessories:

Want to compare specs for different firebowl designs? View this chart which lists all my Firebowl designs and shows the correct size for burners and pans, how many pounds of glass each design holds and how many BTUs they use.
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