Materials Used to Make Fire Pits, Fire Bowls and other Outdoor Fire Elements

Fire pits are made from a variety of metals such as copper, bronze, sculptural grade steel, stainless steel, cast iron and wrought iron. Some fire pits are machine pressed into the shape of a bowl, often the case with copper or aluminum fire bowls, as well as stainless steel fire bowls. Sculptural grade steel is generally used for larger fire pits or fire domes and are hand crafted by welding steel pieces together into a bowl or dome shape. These steel fire bowls and domes are adorned with a decorative pattern, created by the artisan with the use of a plasma cutter to remove the sections of the metal to create openings. These patterns are not just created for aesthetic reasons, although the results do yield a stunning work of art; the patterns enable air to reach the fire within the dome, as well as enable heat to escape from the sides for a warming effect on the surrounding area. Wrought iron fire bowls are often covered in a decorative bronze or copper finish that is applied by artisans with an old world method of hand hammering the chosen material onto the wrought iron form. Fire pit tables usually have a design around the edge and are also available with decorative tile or slate surrounds around the fire bowl.

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