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!”
Reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Eri
12/22/2023
Exceeded my expectations. It's quiet, has a soft crinkly fireplace-like sound, and the lights are more relaxing than I expected. Kiddo (11) chose it, made it, and only asked for help a couple times.
Miki
12/19/2023
My soon to be 8 year old daughter says, “This is fun!”
Erin
12/04/2023
My son loved putting this together and it turned out even better than anticipated. It is so pretty!
Kristy
12/03/2023
This is a precious build!
Angie
12/02/2023
My 9 year old daughter loved it! She said, "It was so much fun!!!"
Rene
11/25/2023
Love this kit! Fun and festive and love the motion and sound of the fire.
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