Cozy Glowing Fireplace
Build a festive fireplace that crackles and pops! Use LED lights and tinsel to create a fiery glow and build a circuit that allows it to flicker, crackle, and snap just like the real thing. Then customize your mantel with de-light-ful holiday decorations and learn about Christmas traditions around the world.
Why it’s awesome
Fireside glow
Create a realistic and safe fire effect with LEDs and tinsel.
Cozy ASMR
Relax to the sound of crackles and snaps that can be turned on or off.
Holiday-ready
Incorporate your fireplace into holiday decor for years to come!
What’s included?
Topics explored
Electrical engineering
Additional details
From the desk of the product designer:
Behind the design
“We found that the ‘flames’ in our earliest prototypes looked sharp and even a bit scary. So we experimented with other materials for a softer, cozier effect. The solution was inspired by another classic Christmas decoration: tinsel!”
- KiwiCo Product Designer
By the numbers
6+
Number of axle designs tested
5
Hours spent staring into the “flames”
17
Number of testers that said, “Whoooa!”
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