The Smoke-Free Fire Glass is a Safe Decorative Alternative to Regular Glass

Fire glass is made up of tiny pieces of basic tempered glass (safety glass processed using chemical & thermal treatments) and has no specific manufacturing process. It is also known by many other names such as fire rocks, flammable glass, fire pit glass, fire rocks, fire beads, and lava glass. 

They are specially designed and are of different colors, shapes, sizes, and styles. They do not have any flammable coatings but do not differ from standard tempered glass windows. They are heaped around jets of burning gas or around liquid ethanol to hide the jets and reflect the flames. 

The combination of fire and ice attracts a lot of attention and has rapidly become one of the top rising trends for designers and homeowners. Some homeowners use it on fire pits, standard fireplaces, and tabletop fireplaces.

A Brief History of Commercial Use of Fire Glass 

The first fire glass that hit the US market in 2006 happens to be the most popular fire glass, which is usually reflective on one side and colored on the other. When in use, it offers a shining effect. 

The most popularly used form of fire glass among consumers is the shattered or tempered broken glass.  

How Fire Glass Works?

Fire glass has two primary purposes- Functional and Aesthetics. It is made of tempered glass hat’s tumbled & polished to form heat-resistant pebbles. Fire glass does not melt, burn, or explode like regular glass. It is also safe to touch as it doesn’t have any sharp edges but is smooth, uniform, and rounded. 

The ceramic logs can affect the natural feel of a flame. Moreover, uncovered gas lines can generate an uncanny visual that makes it quite clear or visible that you are not feeling a flame. Use a tempered glass with propane or natural glass to light the fire in the fireplace or fire pit. 

Fire glass does not melt or produce toxic fumes amid flames. It offers the perfect way to cover up gas jets with extraordinary crystals and pebble stones that look aesthetically attractive and even raise heat radiation by three or four times as compared to wood or the average gas fireplace.

How to Choose the Right Fire Glass?

It has rapidly become a very popular alternative for the traditional stone & ceramic decorative elements like ceramic gas logs and pumice (lava rock). Certain people also like to use black fire glass to surround fake logs, giving a shiny look. 

These fire glass pebbles are available in a broad range of colors with reflective coatings. Some of the color options in fire glass include Caribbean blue, Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby red, Koi, and the Black pearl. The different shapes that fire glass comes in include diamonds, cubes, beads, and rounded pebbles. 

Based on the look and feel or style (modern or rustic) you desire for your interior or furniture, choose the fire glass accordingly. While the lighter colors have a shimmer that can be reflective and used for exotic and chic design, the darker colors would appear more rustic and classic.

Concluding Thoughts

As the glass remains unchanged by fire, it does not emit anything. Fire glass being glass, it can be cleaned using vinegar and water. It is easy to maintain and hassle-free and can last forever. Never use alcohol or chemical-based cleaner as they are flammable. To prevent any potential health hazards, one must wear gloves while handling the glass and its broken pieces. 

In the setting with fire glass, you can stay toasty warm without cutting trees, and the specifically prepared glass crystals emit no toxic deposit. They make for a glowing focal point in the garden or inside a small family room.