Our painted terracotta balls may be used as decorative lawn art pieces. Not intended for use with fire.
COLORATION: Fire Balls, Fire Shapes, and Fire Stones are not a paint-based
coating. They are a water based ceramic stain formulation that is made for fire
use. This ceramic stain application will provide a fairly consistent covering,
unfortunately not all castings absorb at the same rate. Some soak up all the
coloration resulting in a "thin" look. When this occurs, we cannot "double dip",
as the 2nd coating will reside on the surface; and will peel under heat.
In sum,
there will be variations in the same color from time to time and piece to piece.
The staining penetrates the base material to provide certain colorfastness under
heat; unattainable by regular paint. Yet, over time and continual usage - the
surface layer will burn away.
CRACKING: Hollow Terracotta Fire Balls are not to exceed temperatures of 600
degrees. If placed directly on the fire, under excessive heat, over a long
period of time, the fireballs will crack. We would advise the following
guidelines:
If directly in the flames, run a low to medium flame, and remove when planning to
run on high flame.
Place the balls behind the flames, and or in front of the flames.
If fireballs are in the flame, Do-Not place the opening of the hollow fireball
down, allowing the flame to enter the hollow fireball. Have the opening facing
away from the flame (ideally facing the back of the fireplace).
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