Art and Interior: GUEST POST: Fire Glass

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

GUEST POST: Fire Glass

Here is a very interesting guest post by Emily Micucci about Fire Glass. This is an intriguing way to add some magic to your garden or terrace and add some alternative lighting:

Fire Glass

In my opinion, the best way to furnish a gas fire pit or table is not with faux logs or lava, but with decorative fire glass. Smooth fire glass beads, designed to withstand white hot temperatures, electrify the scene in your outdoor living space. You’ll introduce a vibrant pop of color, or an iridescent pool of crystals, depending on the hue you choose.

Assuming you already have a fire feature to fill with fire glass, you can get right to the fun stuff. Choose a fire glass retailer that offers advice on how much you’ll need, as well as detailed product information. Often, fire glass retailers will give you criteria for calculating exactly how much glass you’ll need, based on the size of your fire pit or fire place. This is ideal, since you don’t want to order more than you need.

Next, make sure you choose a color that will have the most impact on the setting. Here is a beautiful example from Houzz.com. The cobalt blue is so striking.

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For a coastal retreat, I prefer a more pastel look—something that emulates the color of water.

Of course, you can always take the neutral route. White, silver or gold create a glowing ambiance perfect for virtually any setting. I love the sparkling gold set-up shown in this photo, courtesy of firepitglassrocks.com.

Fire glass lasts for years without losing its luster, so even if you’re not convinced by these gorgeous examples, look at it from a practical standpoint. It’s always beautiful, never cheesy, and looks like a lake on fire when you flip on your gas fire pit!