This article reprinted from the John T Unger Weblog. The original article can be found online:
http://www.johntunger.com/welcome.html
© 2008, John T Unger
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The Great Bowl O' Fire reveals the poetry which inspires all of my firebowls—Using a torch to cut flame images into a flammable gas storage tank to create a firebowl is a perfect example of how I like materials and ideas to work together. The meaning of the finished object is encoded in its raw materials. That kind of layered metaphor is what I enjoy most about working with recycled materials. On every Great Bowl O' Fire I cut, there is a stylized flame in the shape of a phoenix rising through the embers to symbolize the rebirth of scrap steel into something new and wonderful. The phoenix is always the first flame I cut into the bowl, the beginning of its transformation. From the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago to the Iron Horse Biker Church of Axtell Texas, my sculptural firebowls have been commissioned by a number of churches of different faiths, who apply their own meanings to the work in their Liturgies and services. |
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My Artisanal Firebowls are basically indestructible, but may arrive with some marks or scratches due to the fact that they are made from recycled materials. These scratches are considered to add history and character rather than being a defect. When people ask how long they will last, I like to say that I can't guarantee them longer than 500-1000 years. The thickness and quality of the steel insures that they will last many generations. I believe in backing quality craftsmanship with attention to detail and integrity. Since 2005 when I first created the Great Bowl O' Fire, I've shipped hundreds of my firebowls all over the world and I have never had a single art buyer who wasn't ecstatic with their purchase. My firebowls can be found in 45 of the 50 states and 9 countries. They have been commissioned by world class hospitality properties including Sandals Montego Bay, Jamaica, RumFire, at the Sheraton Waikiki and Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa in Osoyoos, British Columbia (the last stop of the 2010 Olympic Torch). |
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| This stone and glass fountain in San Clemente, CA shows that you can have it all… a stunning water feature crowned by live fire. Day or night, fire brings a lively focus to this water feature, combining two of the most primal elements. Read more. | |||||||||||||||
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Artisanal Firebowls have been featured in HGTV's Red Hot & Green and DIY Network 2006 Holiday Gift Guide and the books 1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse and The Daily Book of Art. They have been praised in print by Craft Magazine, VenusZine, Variety Magazine, The Chicago Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, The Chicago Sun Times, Detroit News, and more. Online reviews include Boing Boing, Neatorama, Daily Candy, Materialicious, Treehugger, Slashfood, Etsy's Storque and hundreds more. |
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Each Fire Imp is a signed and numbered original sculpture. |
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The Great Bowl O' Fire |
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37" Diameter Great Bowl O' Fire: $1249 with shipping* |
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| The Great Bowl O' Fire is suitable for gas, wood or charcoal fires. Gas burner installation instructions are here. |
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Upgrade to natural gas or propane burning firepit: The Great Bowl O' Fire ships ready-to-fit for clean-burning propane or natural gas burners. A simple manual light burner is best for most installations.
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41 inch diameter. Due to the scarcity of these sizes, they are offered exclusively to email newsletter subscribers on a first-come, first served basis. learn why. |
Fiery Fleur-de-Lis Firebowl |
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37" Diameter Fiery Fleur-de-Lis: $1249 with shipping* |
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| The Fiery Fleur-de-Lis is suitable for gas, wood or charcoal fires. Gas burner installation instructions are here. |
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Upgrade to natural gas or propane burning firepit: The Fiery Fleur-de-Lis ships ready-to-fit for clean-burning propane or natural gas burners. A simple manual light burner is best for most installations.
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41 inch diameter size. Due to the scarcity of these sizes, they are offered exclusively to email newsletter subscribers on a first-come, first served basis. learn why. |
Waves O' Fire Firebowl |
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37" Diameter Waves O' Fire: $999 with shipping* |
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The Waves O' Fire is suitable for gas, wood or charcoal fires. Gas burner installation instructions are here. |
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Upgrade to natural gas or propane burning firepit: The Waves O' Fire ships ready-to-fit for clean-burning propane or natural gas burners. A simple manual light burner is best for most installations.
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Sign up for my email newsletter to be notified when other sizes are available. The Waves O' Fire is sometimes available in a 30 inch diameter or
41 inch diameter. Due to the scarcity of these sizes, they are offered exclusively to email newsletter subscribers on a first-come, first served basis. learn why. |
The Big Bowl O' Zen Firebowl |
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37" Diameter Big Bowl O' Zen: $999 with shipping* |
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| The Big Bowl O' Zen is suitable for gas, wood or charcoal fires. Gas burner installation instructions are here. | |
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Upgrade to natural gas or propane burning firepit: The Big Bowl O' Zen ships ready-to-fit for clean-burning propane or natural gas burners. A simple manual light burner is best for most installations.
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The King Isosceles Firebowl |
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37" Diameter King Isosceles : $999 with shipping* |
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| The King Isosceles is suitable for gas, wood or charcoal fires. Gas burner installation instructions are here. | |||
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Upgrade to natural gas or propane burning firepit: The King Isosceles ships ready-to-fit for clean-burning propane or natural gas burners. A simple manual light burner is best for most installations.
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The Font O' Fire Firebowl |
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37 inch Font O' Fire pedestal model: $999 with shipping* |
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30 inch Font O' Fire pedestal model: $749 with shipping* |
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30 inch Font O' Fire Slim Base: $649 with shipping* |
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24 inch Font O' Fire Slim Base: $499 with shipping* |
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| The Font O' Fire is suitable for gas, wood or charcoal fires. Gas burner installation instructions are here. |
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Upgrade to natural gas or propane burning firepit: The Font O' Fire ships ready-to-fit for clean-burning propane or natural gas burners. A simple manual light burner is best for most installations.
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The Beach Burner Portable Bonfire |
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30" Beach Burner Portable Bonfire: $749 with shipping* 23" high overall, bowl is 23" deep, 100 lbs |
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24" Beach Burner Portable Bonfire: $649 with shipping* |
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| The Beach Burner is suitable for gas, wood or charcoal fires. Gas burner installation instructions are here. |
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Upgrade to natural gas or propane burning firepit: The Beach Burner Portable Bonfire ships ready-to-fit for clean-burning propane or natural gas burners. A simple manual light burner is best for most installations.
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Isosceles Modern Steel FirePit |
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Isosceles Modern Fire Pit: $445 with shipping* |
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| The Isosceles Modern is suitable for gas, wood, charcoal or gel fuel fires. Gas burner installation instructions are here. |
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Upgrade to natural gas or propane burning firepit: The Isosceles Modern ships ready-to-fit for clean-burning propane or natural gas burners. A simple manual light burner is best for most installations.
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The Great Flaming Lotus Firebowl |
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| 37" Diameter Great Flaming Lotus: $999 with shipping* 22" high overall, bowl is 18" deep, base is 12" in diameter |
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*Price includes shipping for US orders and Canada, |
| The Great Flaming Lotus is suitable for gas, wood or charcoal fires. Gas burner installation instructions are here. |
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Upgrade to natural gas or propane burning firepit: The Great Flaming Lotus ships ready-to-fit for clean-burning propane or natural gas burners. A simple manual light burner is best for most installations.
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Sign up for my email newsletter to be notified when other sizes are available. The Great Flaming Lotus is sometimes available in a 30 inch diameter or
41 inch diameter. Due to the scarcity of these sizes, they are offered exclusively to email newsletter subscribers on a first-come, first served basis. learn why. |
Blaze O' Glory Brazier |
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36" tall Blaze O' Glory Brazier: $399 with shipping* |
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| The Blaze O' Glory is suitable for wood, charcoal or gel fuel fires. | |
Waves O' Glory Brazier |
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36" tall Brazier: $399 with shipping* |
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| The Waves O' Glory is suitable for wood, charcoal or gel fuel fires. | |
Firebird Grill |
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| Firebird Portable Grill, unpainted: $129 with shipping* 12" diameter, 7-8" high. |
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| The Firebird Grill is suitable for wood, charcoal or gel fuel fires. | |
The Goblet O' Fire |
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Goblet O' Fire : $199 with shipping* |
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| The Goblet O' Fire is suitable for wood, charcoal or gel fuel fires. | |
Red No. 06 of 100
Yellow No. 20 of 100
Orange No. 16 of 100
Black No. 09 of 100








