Fireplace Accessories FAQ
Fireplace Accessories FAQ
Color Cones
What is the product?
Magical color cones are pinecones that have been processed so that when burned in wood fires, they cause blue and green colors to appear in the orange flames. They are not intended to start fires but rather are tossed into established fires for color effect. These are not meant to be used if cooking food over the fire.
What are the materials?
Natural pinecones, paraffin wax, copper sulfate, and ammonium chloride are used to produce color cones. The cones are dipped into hot paraffin wax and while still hot, the cones are tumbled in special equipment where the two color compounds are applied.
How long will they give the color effect?
A single cone will have a color effect for about 6-8 minutes. They should not be used in gas log fireplaces. They should only be used in wood burning fireplaces and campfires. They will leave no residue.
Pine Cone Fire Starters
What is the product?
A unique fire starter consisting of loblolly pine cone and a wick set into a wax base shaped like a muffin. The wax base is slightly scented.
What are the materials?
Natural pinecones, paraffin wax and wood sawdust are mixed in a mold and while still very hot, loblolly pines and wicks are set into the mold.
How are they used?
To start a wood fire, simply place one of the fire starters into the center and bottom of the stack of logs and light the wick. The fire starter takes a few minutes to reach full burn and will burn for up to 30 minutes assuring the fire is well started.
Fatwood
What is the product?
Fatwood is the resin rich heartwood that is found in decaying pine stumps in southern pine forests. Fatwood comes only from pine trees and is the resin rich portion of the pine tree stump that is true fatwood. Wood from other softwood or hardwood trees are not fatwood.
How are they used?
Simply place one or two sticks among your stacked logs and light them. The Fatwood is so rich in resin that one match easily lights a piece and the burning sticks will light your fire in a natural way. They give a delightful aroma to the hearth.
Where are they used?
To start wood fires in fireplaces, campfires and because the product is completely natural they can be used to start charcoal cooking fires. Fatwood does not leave a residue.