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Fireplace Bellows

One of the most decorative and frequently underrated fireplace tool is the fireplace bellows. Often times people will have a full set of tools that includes a poker, a broom and a dustpan, but no fireplace bellows. The bellows is a classic good looking old fashioned tool, but it is also very functional.

There is a certain amount of skill required to light a real wood fire and if you use a wood burning fireplace stove for heat, cooking, or both. You don’t have time to mess around crumpling newspapers and babying your fire. Fires require fuel to burn they need something to burn such as wood and they need oxygen and a heat source to complete the combustion process. A fresh piece of wood will not instantly start burning when placed in a fire. It needs to be hot enough to start burning.

You can build a traditional fire and get a new log burning by layer the fire with thinner combustible materials and as they catch fire faster and begin to burn, you hope that along the way your new log will heat up enough to catch fire. So you layer your fire with thin crumpled paper. Paper is thin and will catch fire fast, and the crumples leave little oxygen pockets which are required for burning. On top of this paper you can layer some thin kindling wood so that as the paper burns down the kindling will catch fire. As the kindling burns hopefully if you have enough of it and the fire is hot enough your log will heat up enough to start burning. Have you ever noticed how a lot starts to smoke right before it begins to burn? This is combustion create by the combination of wood, oxygen, and heat.

Oxygen can cause a flame to burn faster, longer, and hotter. So if you find a way to pump extra oxygen into your fire and concentrate it right where the extra heat is needed, you can start a fire without having to worry about layers and layers of paper or other fire starter materials. This is where the fireplace bellows comes in. With a bellows you can feed your fire fresh oxygen right where it is needed.

Some people who take their wood burning fireplaces and stoves seriously even invest in power bellows, which is a modern day metal bellows tube that is powered by batteries. This is a no frills device that blows air where you want it and gets your fire hot very fast. The traditional hand bellows are still a popular fireplace tool and they are a very decorative fireplace accessory too.

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Fireplace Glass

Fireplace glass is the ultimate in modern fireplace decor. With fireplace glass you can take an ordinary run of the mill fireplace and turn it into something spectacular. It is great for upgrading a room when you want to add a complete modern makeover. It is also very popular with upscale fire pits and fire water falls at hotels and resorts. Now that fireplace glass is becoming more mainstream it is possible to get propane outdoor fire pits containing the fireplace glass of your choice.

You can also remodel a so so looking room that has a gas fireplace and make it look like something straight out of an upscale movie apartment or a home and garden magazine. I you have an old gas fireplace with soot on the bricks of the fire pit and an old stained up ceramic log. You can easily upgrade the look with the addition of fireplace glass.

Fireplace glass is colored glass that doesn’t burn and can be added over a pipe burner so it looks like the flames of the fire are coming from the glass. Yet the glass doesn’t stain or discolor if installed properly. To upgrade a standard brick gas fireplace. First thing you need to do is take everything out. Including the ceramic logs. Once your fire pit is empty take a white brush and clean all of the soot and ash off the sides and back and vacuum.

Then you can choose a special fireplace paint that is designed for painting fireplaces. Mask off the front of the fireplace and paint the inside of the fireplace with fireplace paint. Now that you have the fireplace painted. The next step is to add a new fireplace pipe burner. Most fireplace pipe burners come in steel and stainless steel and usually have double or triple heads. Each head usually has 3 or more flames. So even the smallest one would provide you with 6 flame points in your fire. Choose the right size and amount of flame for the fireplace you are designing.

Make sure you have the pipe burner hooked up properly. Usually you can do this yourself, but if you have any doubts have a someone trained with working with gas lines check it out for you. There is no point in taking any chances with gas and fire. Once your pipe burner is connected properly and you are sure there are no leaks. Turn it on to test it. Make sure all flames flow freely and are pointed straight up and that the burner is adjusted to the right depth for your fireplace.

The next step is to put fireplace glass over the pipe burner. The price of purchasing large quantities of fireplace glass can add up. If you would like to save a little money you can put a bottom layer of crushed lava rock in the bottom of your fireplace. Then pull the pipe burner above the lava rock and test it again to make sure the flames are straight and even. Then cover the burner with a layer of fireplace glass. I learned the lava rock trick from a company called Moderustic they have a large selection of fireplace glass and other accessories needed to create the fireplace of your dreams. They also have a lot of instructional information. Definitely check out their website when researching your fireplace glass options.

When you are designing your fireplace glass fireplace make sure to plan everything out in advance. You need to decide on the size of the burners and the amount of materials required. You need to choose paint colors and glass colors. You may also need to do something with the outside of your fireplace. For instance you can add a new surround to cover pipes or unsightly areas of your fireplace. You can also paint or refinish the outside of the fireplace to go with the new style of your room. With a little research and some imagination the possibilities are endless.

When some people think of fireplace glass they think of a fireplace glass door. Yes, fireplace glass doors are another accessory that can make your fireplace look better and be more efficient. There are many glass fireplace accessories that can add beauty to your home fireplace. Nothing says elegance and originality better than a stained glass fireplace screen. Yet when it comes to really changing the look of your fireplace and giving your home a modern look the new fireplace glass is really unbeatable.

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