John T. Unger Artisanal Firebowls are unique works of art hand-crafted from 100% recycled steel. No two are exactly alike, as every bowl is drawn and cut free-hand. Designed to become an everlasting part of family traditions, Artisanal Firebowls will last generations in any climate with no maintenance. Most designs ship ready-to-fit for clean-burning propane or natural gas burners to minimize emissions and risk of accidental fire.

The modern and ornate designs of the Artisanal Firebowl line function as gorgeous sculptural elements even when not in use. The rich tones of the patina evoke the colors of a warm blaze. In sunlight, the designs cast intriguing shadows both inside and outside the bowl. When lit, the bowls cast flickering shadows as lively as the fire within.

"I'm best known as an artist and designer. Relaxing makes me tense, so I tend to put in a lot of hours on diverse projects.On the way to a successful art career I've been a poet and writer, a tech geek, a print and web designer, illustrator, industrial designer, musician, teacher, actor, set designer and even a paid guru once.It's all the same thing in the end— I wake up most days thinking about how I want to change, fix or improve some aspect of the world. And after a couple cups of coffee I get started on it.My specialty is impossibility remediation: if it can't be done, I'm on it."

Environmental Considerations:
Sustainability is a major focus of my work as an artist. My creative mandate is sustainable design with an edge. Just because we're good doesn't mean we have to be boring, right?

• I work primarily with recycled or re-used materials to minimize my impact on natural resources, climate and the environment.
• I design for permanence. Most of my objects will last generations with little or no maintenance. I try to create designs which are timeless so that they never become part of the waste stream.
• I design for functionality. My work is intended to be useful as well as beautiful.
• Where possible, I design for easy disassembly for shipping or later re-use of materials.

The Great Bowl O’ Fire is as eco-friendly as a firepit design can be (see the discussion here on Treehugger). Made from 100% recycled materials, the design scores high on sustainability in other ways as well. The warm rust finish requires zero maintenance and no chemical treatments. Quarter inch steel plate insures the bowl will last generations in any climate. The heavy steel holds and radiates heat like a wood stove, providing more warmth for less fuel. Opt for the gas-burning upgrade to minimize emissions and risk of accidental fire.

Safety Considerations:
The weight of the bowl nests into the detached base to make this an exceptionally stable outdoor firepit, which will not tip even when given a sound kick. In many ways, a raised bowl is safer than a sunken firepit, which is easier to fall into. Sturdy handles and a detached base make the bowl easy for two people to move safely.

Please note that like any fire pit, the bowl does get hot  and can retain heat for several hours after a fire has burned down to embers. The points of the flames are sharp. Please exercise proper caution… I will not be held legally liable for injuries due to carelessness. That said, a raised bowl is in many ways much safer than a fire pit recessed into the ground. It's easier to see and harder to fall into.

The inside of the bowl can be rinsed with a garden hose or cleaned with a long handled wire brush. Allow bowl to cool overnight before cleaning. Wear leather gloves when cleaning with a brush.

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