Many people like to look at the fire in the fireplace. The sight of a flame calms you down, allows you to relax and immerse yourself in your own thoughts. However, it is not always possible to install a real fireplace in your home; this is especially problematic for city residents, whose stress level is very high and who, more than anyone else, need an effective way to relax.
Fortunately, we can build a false fireplace in our apartment, which will adequately replace a real analogue. At the same time, it can have a real fire if biological fuel is used, or an imitation of fire in a fireplace, which you can also make yourself. In this article we will talk about how to make an imitation of fire in a fireplace with your own hands, and we will analyze the most popular methods.
Raised fireplace with a skillfully filled firebox
Option one
We simulate fire in the fireplace ourselves
Imitating fire for a fireplace will take very little time.
To do this, first of all, we will need to make a small lamp, which will perform the main function - the combustion effect. Materials for making a dummy:
- Scraps of white silk;
- Reflective halogen lamps - 3 pieces;
- Medium size bowl;
- Big fan.
The container for the future flame is a pre-prepared bowl
It is important to remember that in size it should be the same size as the fan
Having selected a container suitable for its size and characteristics, you need to attach a fan to its bottom. It must be secured in such a way that when turned on, the air flow is directed outward. In the same container, it is necessary to fix halogen lamps, of which there should be three.
This is necessary for uniform illumination of our dummy. The axis of fastening the light bulbs must be strictly one. Light bulbs are located above the fixed fan and along all edges.
Imitating fire in a fireplace without heating, if all these rules are strictly followed, will be simply amazing!
water vapor
One of the most difficult ways to imitate fire is the smoke illusion. The result will delight everyone every time water vapor starts to smoke from the fireplace.
For the design you will need: three ultrasonic fog generators, a fan, a container for liquid, water purified from impurities, RGB lamps and a box in which to place it all.
A fireplace in the interior will help fill your home with comfort. Such an elegant and multifaceted design solution will never go out of style. A floor-standing fireplace will unite all family members around it every time and help create a favorable atmosphere. We wish everyone warm evenings.
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Biofireplace is a stylish interior solution
In rooms where it is not possible to equip a classic fireplace, their “fire brothers” will be especially relevant. They will create a unique comfort and atmosphere that promotes relaxation and intimacy.
The mobility of the bio-fireplace is noteworthy: it can be moved to another location at any time. Often, ceramic decorative firewood, cones or stones are placed in the hearth, which successfully emphasize and complement the picture of naturalness.
You can now buy a wide variety of original models of bio-fireplaces on the market, including high-tech ones, so everyone can choose a bio-fireplace for themselves. Both monumental floor models and small ones that easily fit on a small coffee table find their owners. The fireplace is guaranteed to bring a special mood to the room.
Wall-mounted biofireplace | Wall-mounted biofireplace |
Floor corner bio fireplace | Floor corner bio fireplace |
Christmas garlands
Preparing branches
- tree branches of various sizes;
- aluminium foil;
- lace. It can be easily cut from an old dress;
- stones (several pieces);
- glue;
- Christmas tree garland with a background color of red, orange or yellow. The best solution would be to use a flickering garland.
The simulation structure is assembled as follows:
- wrap the branches with foil without gaps;
- coat the lace with glue and attach it to the branches. Next, wait until they are completely dry;
- Next, you should carefully cut the lace case and remove the blanks from them;
- after that, in the hearth of stones, we lay out the stones in a circle;
- We place a garland in the middle of the resulting circle, and bring the cord and plug out;
- We place the resulting “lace” firewood in the manner of a fire.
Stages of forming a fire
Biofireplace device
Its basis is a firebox, in which a stainless steel biofuel tank and special burners are mounted. When fuel burns, a bright and clean flame is formed that does not emit sparks, soot, soot or smoke. The combustion intensity is easily adjusted. The slider cover with which the heating unit is equipped is designed for this purpose.
It should be noted that the heating unit is easy to refill. Thanks to the “offset” filling system, it is convenient to add liquid fuel to it. This minimizes the risk of fires and burns. The heating block is made of two-millimeter stainless steel. Thanks to this (at high temperatures) it does not deform
It is important that the design of the block helps to reduce the return of the flame, and also eliminates the formation of the so-called “explosive cloud”
The biofireplace is decorated and lined with fireproof glass, painted steel, granite, marble, veneer and other materials. As a result, a bio-fireplace can have the most incredible shapes, so that even professional decorators and lovers of the most extravagant interiors will like it.
Floor bio fireplace | Floor bio fireplace |
Glass floor biofireplace | Glass tabletop biofireplace |
Fuel and heat output of a biofireplace
The hearth is refueled with special fuel, which is based on ethanol - ordinary alcohol. But, since the free sale of purified ethanol is prohibited, denatured alcohol is used as biofuel. It does not pose a danger to the environment. The combustion of ethanol is accompanied by the release of heat, carbon dioxide and water vapor. These substances are relatively harmless, but you still need to open the window a little and periodically ventilate the room.
Biofuel for biofireplace
It all depends on the size of the bio-fireplace, because a large floor-standing bio-fireplace, during active use, is capable of releasing a significant amount of carbon dioxide, in contrast to such a small option, the volume of CO2 released is comparable to normal human breathing. The combustion process of denatured alcohol looks beautiful and forms spectacular tongues of fire.
Biofuel is mainly produced in canisters with a capacity of 2.5 and 5 liters. On average, 0.36 liters of fuel are consumed per hour of combustion. It follows from this that a bio-fireplace with a 2.5-liter heating block will burn continuously for approximately 10 hours. Since the efficiency of the heating unit is more than 95%, almost all of the generated heat will remain in the room. The thermal performance of the biofireplace heating unit, which runs on denatured alcohol, is approximately 4 kilowatts per hour (equivalent to two ordinary electric heaters).
Ceramic decorative firewood and logs for bio-fireplaces |
Lighter for biofireplace |
Several arguments in favor of the environmental friendliness of biofireplaces
- clean, environmentally friendly raw materials – bioethanol – are used as fuel;
- it is fed for combustion into a patented burner, which will not allow the liquid fuel to evaporate;
- the bio-fireplace flame does not emit soot or smoke;
- biofuel is not dangerous to human health and the environment. It does not lead to allergic reactions and is non-toxic;
- biofuel combustion occurs with the release of a minimum of carbon dioxide (approximately as much as is formed from the combustion of two paraffin candles);
- biofireplaces can be used for aromatherapy (suitable sets are sold).
Several arguments in favor of the safety of biofireplaces
After analyzing the types of fireplaces for safety, you can make the following rating:
- The first place is occupied by all types of electric fireplaces, since they are not sources of open fire.
- Second place among fireplaces in general and first among open fires, where a real flame is formed behind the bio-fireplace. The fire from the burners in it is reliably protected by a fireproof screen. It must be remembered that it is dangerous to keep flammable objects closer than half a meter from any source of fire.
- Gas fireplaces took third place. In terms of safety, they are superior to conventional ones, but we must not forget that gas is also an explosive substance.
- In last place in terms of safety is the traditional fireplace. Sparks, soot, a faulty chimney damper are all risk factors. In addition, it ranks first in terms of labor-intensive installation and maintenance - its owner will have to regularly remove ash and clean the chimney annually.
You cannot neglect safety rules when using all types of fireplaces and any equipment in general!
Ceramic firewood and logs in a bio-fireplace cannot be immediately distinguished from real ones |
Ceramic firewood and logs in a bio-fireplace cannot be immediately distinguished from real ones |
Step-by-step instructions for making an electric fireplace portal
The question arises, how to make an electric fireplace with steam with your own hands? Let's figure it out. Models of electric fireplaces are different and they are made from different materials. For example, such as: plasterboard, stone, noble wood, chipboard, plywood and many others.
You can make an electric fireplace with your own hands, step-by-step instructions for which are presented, without any problems. The fact that it is divided into parts is only a plus, since you can choose the most optimal option based on your preferences and capabilities. About
Placing decorative firewood
Particular attention must be paid to the placement of firewood in the fireplace niche. You can do this yourself and give the hearth a more aesthetic appearance; it will become more believable. To place a fake log in the fireplace niche, you need to decide on the installation option. Imitation firewood looks quite impressive in combination with other decorative elements, such as stones or candles
Place logs in the form of a “house”. Arrange the wood in a cone. In a chaotic order, as your imagination suggests.
Imitation of firewood looks quite impressive in combination with other decorative elements, such as stones or candles.
If for some reason it is impossible to place artificial firewood in the depths of the firebox, you can place a separate emphasis on the firewood by placing it outside the hearth.
In addition, you can build a firewood shed with your own hands, into which decorative firewood is placed.
With a harmonious selection of stove equipment and decor for it, you can turn the hearth into an object of great attention. The combination of firewood and fire, regardless of whether they are natural or artificial, will add unique charm and comfort to any interior.
Firewood imitation options and materials
In stores you can find many options for such products. They can be made of plastic or ceramic. Any imitation, purchased or made with your own hands, is designed to give realism to an artificial hearth to help you feel all the charm of home comfort and warmth.
Imitation of firewood or coals, made of plastic, has a very simple operating principle. Typically, such objects are illuminated with red light bulbs.
It is also possible that the light bulb is located inside each element. Of course, this is not entirely realistic, but still.
More expensive fireplace models are characterized by a flickering pattern or imitation of artificial flames, which occurs due to a special mechanism in which elements rotate around the lamp, alternating transparent and shaded sectors. This type of lighting can be located either behind a dummy of firewood or inside it.
The exact same lighting system can be used to achieve a burning effect, using real coal, which is placed in the fireplace niche.
In this case, the dummy and coals are illuminated from the bottom. Imitation of plastic firewood and coals, of course, is not ideal, and it has its own errors.
To hide all the shortcomings as much as possible, artificial firewood with lighting is placed as deep as possible in the fireplace niche, and the hearth is decorated with a fireplace grate, which serves as a mask for the shortcomings.
In expensive models of electric fireplaces you can find several techniques for simulating fire. To make the picture realistic, they use not only dummies of firewood, but also mirrors with strips of foil or ribbons in which the backlight lights are illuminated, creating the illusion of flames. In addition to everything, the models are equipped with various functions, steam supply, which imitates smoke from a fire, and a sound device that reproduces sounds similar to the crackling of firewood.
If your financial capabilities are not enough for such items, then as an option, you can try making dummies of firewood with your own hands.
Creating a fireplace
A dummy fireplace is not intended to heat a room. For this function, there are special electronic hearths of various sizes, shapes, and materials. For those who need a fireplace as a design solution, decide on the type of fireplace and consider fire imitations. Let's start with the simplest ones.
Fairy lights
You will need the garland itself, a source of energy and decorative decorations for it in the form of logs. It is better for the lamps to flicker in yellow, orange and red colors.
We wrap the branches with foil without gaps, and glue lace on top of the foil. Let it dry for about a day. Afterwards, we cut and carefully remove the tree branches. We form a circle from the stones (if desired, the stones can be painted any color), lay out a garland in the middle, and form the resulting lacy branches like a bonfire. Turn on the garland and the logs will sparkle with glimmers of fire colors. This is an amazingly simple and effective way to create a dummy fire in a fireplace.
Candles
You can use candlesticks, candelabra, or simply arrange large candles according to your design. We emphasize that this option is not suitable for every light fireplace, because the flames can leave a black mark.
There is an interesting way to effectively present candles in the fireplace. To do this you will need several medium, neat logs. In each we cut out 2-3 recesses the size of a small candle in a metal stand. The result will be a sophisticated imitation of a fireplace fire with minimal investment of money and time.
Salt lamps
Special lamps made of salt crystals look great in a false fireplace. A salt lamp will be an interesting embodiment of a real fire in a fireplace. The main “disadvantage” of this design solution is the high cost. But there is a big “plus” - salt crystals will benefit the health of the whole family.
LCD screen
Putting a screen in a fireplace is a rather expensive solution. The main difficulty with this replacement for a real fire is installing the screen. The image of the flame will dance elegantly and crackle soothingly in the fireplace portal.
Several mirrors placed in the fireplace at different distances and at different angles will help increase the effect of the fire burning on the screen. The screen image will perfectly imitate fire, and the mirrors will create an illusory effect of a three-dimensional image.
If you prefer more interesting solutions to your interior design, then you will have to make some efforts. Let's look at how to make fire more realistic and fascinating with your own hands.
Woodpile made of cardboard or real wood with LED lamp and fabric fire
To make your own logs you will need cardboard, glue, scissors, paint, and a brush. We form logs from cardboard, paint them in the color you like, lay them out in the form of a well and glue them together. A well made from real wood is created a little easier: we take prepared logs and glue them together with construction glue.
For the fire you will need an LED lamp socket, randomly flickering in different colors (it would be ideal to combine red and yellow colors), a lampshade, a light, uniform lightweight fabric that transmits light, four strong wires from 15 to 30 cm long.
We insert the lampshade and fix the woodpile on top, fasten the wire to the logs, and attach the other ends to each other. We fasten the fabric over the wire. Turn on the LED and enjoy the resulting small fake fire
Theater fire
A very impressive type of artificial flame. For it you will need the following elements: a silent small fan, diodes of different colors (ideally red, yellow and blue), a reflective surface (this can be fragments of a mirror, foil, etc.), scraps of silk of different sizes and shapes, a small box for everything and place it.
The box should be decorated, then:
- install a fan in it;
- place the diodes next to each other;
- attach the finished scraps next to the fan
The fire will turn out to be alive. All that remains is to place the box in the portal and enjoy the beautiful view with a cup of aromatic tea in your hands and in good company.
Aquarium as an imitation of fire
The play of water and light is always fascinating. You can use this successful ensemble in the fireplace instead of a fire. Prepare the following equipment: an aquarium of any shape and size (the main thing is that it fits into the fireplace), a fiery LED strip, water. Place a tape on the bottom of the aquarium and pour water into the aquarium. Decorate the structure at your discretion with shells, tree branches, pebbles, glass, pebbles, etc.
The final stage is securing the structure
It should not only look as natural as possible, but also be additionally secured. To do this, we use several scraps of pre-prepared fabric. For strengthening, it is best to use white silk, since throughout its structure and color, it fits harmoniously into the overall picture of the dummy and conveys all light effects well.
The shreds need to be secured next to the fan, so when it operates, they will perform rhythmic vibrations.
This completes the imitation of fire in a false fireplace. In order to reproduce this effect, you simply need to connect the fan to the network. The advantages of this visualization are guaranteed safety, high realism and minimal production time.
Design selection
A corner false fireplace can become the central decorative element of a room or apartment, which makes it an even more unique design. An important point in arranging such a product is not only the choice of size, location and materials, but also the development of design. The appearance of a decorative fireplace should be harmoniously combined with other interior elements. When choosing a design, you must be guided by the following rules:
- to simulate fire in a medium-sized portal, you can use a plasma TV, which will not only make the structure as natural as possible, but also reduce its depth;
- a fireplace of a similar color or dark tones can be combined with light walls (it can be an excellent color accent for a sunny room, especially if its size is not large);
- Mirror surfaces, which can be used to decorate the product, will help to visually increase the space, but you need to remember that it will require more careful care;
- for a long but narrow room, it is recommended to choose a low but wide design, which will visually expand the room.
You should not use ornate details for decoration, as they accumulate dust.
How to make an artificial fire in a fireplace with your own hands, simple methods
Many people like to look at the fire in the fireplace. The sight of a flame calms you down, allows you to relax and immerse yourself in your own thoughts. However, it is not always possible to install a real fireplace in your home; this is especially problematic for city residents, whose stress level is very high and who, more than anyone else, need an effective way to relax.
Fortunately, we can build a false fireplace in our apartment, which will adequately replace a real analogue. At the same time, it can have a real fire if biological fuel is used, or an imitation of fire in a fireplace, which you can also make yourself. In this article we will talk about how to make an imitation of fire in a fireplace with your own hands, and we will analyze the most popular methods.
Raised fireplace with a skillfully filled firebox
Available options
A decorative false fireplace is created from various materials; you can use cardboard, plaster, foam plastic, drywall, plywood, chipboard and even brick.
In most cases, these materials are flammable, so it is worth remembering fire safety standards and not placing real fire in the fireboxes.
If you plan to build a bio-fireplace burner into the firebox, which will create a real flame, then you should take the choice of materials for construction more seriously. For example, build a brick structure and cover the firebox with sheets of metal.
We will consider options when it is necessary to make an imitation of fire that would be remotely or very similar to a real flame. And the simplest idea that immediately comes to mind is to create a suitable drawing. Anyone can draw a picture, but how this fire will look on canvas depends on the talent of the artist.
Painted hearth inside a fake fireplace
There are many other options to create an artificial fire in a fireplace so that it is more realistic than a painted one, and the most interesting of them are the following:
- using a water vapor generator is a modern way;
- the use of fabric and a fan is a theatrical solution;
- the use of LCD displays and televisions is an effective option;
- original illumination using a salt lamp is a useful technique;
- lighting using garlands is a simple method;
- the use of candles, a candle fireplace - a design approach.
If you want to create a high-quality imitation of fire in a fireplace, you can use any of the available options, but remember that each method has its own advantages and disadvantages. To understand which fire for the fireplace is easiest for you to make with your own hands, let's look at all these methods in order.
General description of popular methods
One of the most difficult methods is to create artificial fire using generated water vapor, so we’ll start with this method.
Steam
To create a steam unit inside your raised fireplace, you will need certain components and electrical skills. You can look for a ready-made solution, but finding it will be difficult.
To build a steam generator we will need the following components:
- small quiet fan;
- DMX controller and DMX decoder are devices that allow you to transmit digital data and balance the operation of all generator systems;
- light-emitting diode (LED);
- ultrasonic fog generators;
- pure water;
- suitable box, boxing.
Installation diagram for creating an imitation of fire from steam
The principle of operation of the steam system is very simple. Fog generators are installed in a suitable box or box.
Pure, distilled water is poured into them, which, under the influence of a fan and an ultrasonic vibration generator, begins to gradually evaporate. Note that the evaporation of water occurs at room temperature, and the steam itself is cold.
The rising steam from the evaporation of water is illuminated by an LED lamp, which creates the effect of a real flame in the fireplace.
Corner false fireplace
Corner fireplaces are very attractive to many people, because they not only have a decent appearance, but also do not require a lot of space. You can install a corner false fireplace even in the smallest apartment.
The following master class will help you build a similar structure at home:
- First of all, you should choose a suitable location, measure it and calculate the dimensions of the future building.
- Then we select the size of the cardboard box and try it on to the selected corner. It is advisable that the box matches the dimensions so that it does not need to be trimmed much. A fireplace is easily built from a TV box, which has solid dimensions.
- On the main wall of the box we make a cut in the form of a future firebox, and we bend the cardboard inward to create walls. We form the firebox using cardboard and secure all the parts with tape.
Master class on creating a corner false fireplace
- We work out the entire structure at the chosen angle, glue the insides, secure the frame with tape from the inside and outside.
- When the frame is ready, you can start decorating it. The easiest way is to cover it with vinyl wallpaper or plastic panels to look like brick. It will be cheaper to cover with wallpaper, but plastic imitation brickwork looks better. As a last resort, you can use self-adhesive film, but, unfortunately, there is no relief on it.
- A piece of plywood is perfect as a countertop. If there is no plywood, you can glue the same cardboard in several layers and secure it on top. The tabletop can be covered with wood-like film or painted in the desired color.
- To decorate the firebox and create a general ambience, we use the same candles, garlands, firewood, and figurines.
Anyone can make a fireplace out of boxes with their own hands, and you can choose the shape and type of this building at your own discretion. The main thing here is to cut the appropriate box correctly. The master class described above will allow you to create an excellent corner false fireplace with the least effort.
What are they needed for
Many will ask the question: why are such dummies needed? Well, firstly, it's a matter of aesthetics. And secondly, you don’t need deep knowledge of stove equipment to notice the difference between a fireplace with an electric heating element and a wood-burning fireplace.
Due to the absence of smoke and rapid heating of the room, electric fireplaces are an advantage when compared with a wood-burning fireplace. But with all this, a certain naturalness of the hearth is lost, its charm and charm are lost. If you add dummy firewood to such a design, the picture of the fireplace changes radically.
This situation is especially relevant for a city apartment, where installing a real fireplace is simply impossible.
water vapor
One of the most difficult ways to imitate fire is the smoke illusion.
The result will delight everyone every time water vapor starts to smoke from the fireplace. For the design you will need: three ultrasonic fog generators, a fan, a container for liquid, water purified from impurities, RGB lamps and a box in which to place it all.
A fireplace in the interior will help fill your home with comfort. Such an elegant and multifaceted design solution will never go out of style. A floor-standing fireplace will unite all family members around it every time and help create a favorable atmosphere. We wish everyone warm evenings.