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Fire Pit Balls

Hand drawn plasma cut fire pit spheres in carbon steel finished in heat resistant paint or left to develop a rust patina.

Fire Pit Balls made by Shenzhen Maoping Sculpture Arts Co., Ltd.
Fire Pit Balls produced at the Maoping workshop in Shenzhen

Overview

Every fire pit ball is designed and cut by hand, so each one is a unique piece. Traditional, western and fully customised styles are available.

Each ball is assembled from two of our carbon steel hemispheres in 5mm or 6mm steel. We weld them together and clean the sphere of oil and debris. Our artist draws the scene on the ball by hand, we plasma cut it, then grind off the welds and burrs and apply heat resistant paint.

Standard designs follow one of our themes. Customised balls come out of a consultation with you. Each drawing develops at its own pace, and the cutting process itself adds to the drawing as the look of the individual ball emerges. The finished ball can be painted with heat proof paint or left to weather into a natural rust patina, which takes many decades to affect the steel and looks organic in an appealing industrial way.

Specifications

Size range
∅500mm to ∅3500mm (∅20 inch to ∅11½ ft)
Hemisphere thickness
5mm or 6mm carbon steel
Plasma cutting capacity
4mm to 16mm (9GA to 5/8 inch)
Finish
Heat resistant paint or rust patina (iron oxide)
Rain drain
∅50mm (2 inch)
Pedestal
Flat steel pedestal with customised logo or pattern
MOQ
No minimum

Who This Category Is For

  • Garden and outdoor living retailers
  • Landscape contractors
  • Metal artists who cut their own designs and buy hemispheres from us
  • Private clients commissioning a one-off piece

Problems It Solves

  • Fire pits fill with rain. A ∅50mm drain is cut into every ball.
  • Thin steel warps in a fire. 5mm and 6mm hemispheres hold their shape.
  • Off-the-shelf fire pits all look the same. Every scene here is drawn and cut by hand.

Why Buy From Maoping

  • No minimum order, single pieces welcome
  • Custom pedestal with your logo or pattern
  • Choose a painted finish or an intentional rust patina

Application Scenarios

  • Gardens and outdoor living areas
  • Hotels, lodges and resorts
  • Restaurant terraces
  • Gift and landmark commissions

Fire Pit Balls FAQ

Can I buy just the hemispheres and cut the design myself?
Yes, many customers do. Our spun carbon steel hemispheres have a 45° welding groove so two halves close into a true sphere. Our guide on building your own fire pit ball walks through the whole process.
Painted or rusted?
Heat resistant paint keeps the colour. Left raw, the ball develops a rust patina that looks organic and industrial, and it takes many decades for rust to affect the steel.
What size should I choose?
∅900mm (36 inch) is the most popular size for a fire pit ball. The surface area carries a rich scene without becoming unwieldy.
Is there a minimum order?
No. Fire pit balls and steel sculptures have no MOQ.

Request A Quote for Fire Pit Balls

Send diameter, wall thickness, material, finish and quantity. Drawings are welcome over WhatsApp or email.