The fireplace below is in Newport Beach California and Laura did a great self install!
Hi Ed,
Well, it's been about two weeks since I installed the new fireplace, and it is the talk of this sleepy little town. Because of the "Ice" on the top, it has been nicknamed the "Fire and Ice" fireplace. I just placed an order for a pound each of
1/4" Gold Base Glass,
Yellow Amber Topper and
Clear Ice Ice Ice Topper. I think it needs a smidgen more color, and since the
Ice is the big feature, I decided to add a little more. I have to say, I didn't think I would like the ice, but it looks amazing!
Thank you Ed and Jimmy for all of your help and hand holding over the past few months. I will take more pictures when I add the new products.
Thanks again,
Patti
The fireplace below is a before and after and a "how to" make it low and lean. A more contemporary look. This is a self install by Rich Kamins and one very nice job!. He used a Bronze Base Glass and Bronze Reflective Base Glass. Topped with a bit of Starfire Base Glass. Ice Ice Ice Topper and about 2 pounds of Copper Ruby Red Topper for a splash of color.
Typical nasty fireplace before Moderustic!
![rich 9](/gallery/51839.jpg)
![rich 1](/gallery/51831.jpg)
A few bricks and some drywall
![rich 2](/gallery/51832.jpg)
![rich 3](/gallery/51833.jpg)
Some sand under the burner for filler to raise the base glass.
![rich 4](/gallery/51834.jpg)
![rich 5](/gallery/51835.jpg)
![rich 6](/gallery/51836.jpg)
![rich 7](/gallery/51837.jpg)
And here you have one nice finished fireplace.
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The fire pit below is going to be installed in Sacramento on 11 14 09 for the Yard Crashers/ DIY/ HGTV show. After it is and has been installed we will post pictures on the Yard Crashers page. In the mean time here is the how to and why. We can build any size, shape, design feature you desire. We build to your imagination.
Below is the catch basin to hold the water for the feature
![DIY PAN 1 DIY PAN 1](/gallery/72708.gif)
Above you see the auto fill?
Below the water pump is now install below.
![DIY PAN 2 DIY PAN 2](/gallery/72709.gif)
Below the top pan is in place for testing with the fire and water bowls in place
![DIY PAN 3 DIY PAN 3](/gallery/72710.gif)
![DIY PAN 4 DIY PAN 4](/gallery/72711.gif)
Below the stainless steel ring is installed.
![DIY PAN 5 DIY PAN 5](/gallery/72712.gif)
Below the glass (Bronze Base Glass) has been installed and the lights turned on.
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Below you can see the pump has been turned on.
![DIY PAN 9 DIY PAN 9](/gallery/72716.gif)
and now the fire.
![DIY PAN 10 DIY PAN 10](/gallery/72717.gif)
We placed a card board template to replicate the table top to conceal the lights as well.
![DIY PAN 11 DIY PAN 11](/gallery/72718.gif)
Now we add color to the water!
![DIY PAN 12 DIY PAN 12](/gallery/72719.gif)
![DIY PAN 13 DIY PAN 13](/gallery/72720.gif)
Here is the feature exposed with the blue water. You can change the water to any color you like.
![DIY PAN 14 DIY PAN 14](/gallery/72721.gif)
![DIY PAN 15 DIY PAN 15](/gallery/72722.gif)
This feature is only 6 1/2" tall. You can mount this under the table top and keep it only an inch or so above the surface of the table top.
![DIY PAN 16 DIY PAN 16](/gallery/72723.gif)
So let's change it to red water and add Starfire Base Glass.
![DIY PAN 17 DIY PAN 17](/gallery/72724.gif)
![DIY PAN 18 DIY PAN 18](/gallery/72725.gif)
![DIY PAN 19 DIY PAN 19](/gallery/72726.gif)
![DIY PAN 20 DIY PAN 20](/gallery/72727.gif)
![DIY PAN 21 DIY PAN 21](/gallery/72728.gif)
Remember, we build to your imagination!
![DIY PAN 22 DIY PAN 22](/gallery/72729.gif)
The finished pictures will be posted on the Yard Crashers page when this project is installed after 11 14 09!
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Click HERE or on the picture below to see all of the pictures of the Corten Steel Fire Pit!
![Javier Corten Steel Fire Pit Javier Corten Steel Fire Pit](/gallery/178543/Javier_Corten_Steel_Fire_Pit.jpg)
Click below or on the picture below to see step by step makeover
![Darrel Kelley Fireplace Remodel Darrel Kelley Fireplace Remodel](/gallery/200568/Darrel_Kelley_Fireplace_Remodel.jpg)
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