How to draw flames in a fireplace

How to draw flames in a fireplace?

If you are looking to add some authentic flare to your fireplace a great way to do it is to draw the flames. Put some newspaper down on the hearth and create a circle of small pieces of twigs and small logs. Spray the logs with a few drops of lighter fluid and watch as the logs ignite. Add a few pieces of colorful firewood and let them burn down to ashes. You can also use a fireplace brush to create a flameless, flickering flame effect. Just make sure

How to draw flames in a chimney?

If you want to draw flames in your fireplace but don’t have a fireplace in your home, you can use a fireplace insert or a fireplace that has a gas-burning fire, like a woodburning fireplace. Depending on the layout of your fireplace, you may need to place a piece of foam or even a fireplace screen right in front of the flames, to prevent sparks from escaping.

How to draw flames on a wood chimney?

Another way to draw flames on a fireplace is to use wood burning on a wood chimney. If you don’t have a working fireplace or wood burning insert, using a wood chimney can be a great way to add a flickering effect to your fireplace. Wood burning produces a flickering effect because the flames are not as bright as gas or electric fires.

How to draw flames in a wood fireplace?

In a wood fireplace, draw flames by lighting one or more logs on the hearth. If you’re lighting more than one log, use a pair of fireplace tongs to hold each log over the fire, then light them from below. The flames will reach your screen from the log ends as they grow. If you want to keep the fire from spreading to the other logs, place them all on protective grate bars.

How to draw flames on a fireplace?

One of the easiest ways to draw flames on a fireplace is to use a fireplace log. Simply place a log with the burnt part facing the wall and draw simple flames on it with charcoal. Make sure to use a soft and pointed charcoal stick so that the lines won’t be too thick.