Ice fountains are small indoor fireworks that create a vertical plume of bright silver sparks. They are often used on birthday cakes, champagne bottles, cocktails, desserts and event displays to add a dramatic sparkling effect indoors. Read our ice fountain FAQs for more or find out how to make your business go viral with ice fountains.
They are also known as ice candles, dessert fountains, champagne sparklers, bottle sparklers or cake sparklers.
Ice fountain candles are designed to be used safely when handled correctly and used according to the product instructions. Our Prestigious ice fountains are very low smoke and suitable for indoor celebrations, making them popular for cakes and bottles at restaurants, bars, clubs and events.
Always secure the ice fountain properly, keep it upright, point it away from people, and keep it clear of flammable materials. Read our article about the logistics of using ice fountains in busy places.
To use an ice fountain, secure it firmly in place before lighting it. For cakes, place the fountain upright in the cake using the correct holder or spike. For bottles, attach the fountain securely to the neck of the bottle using a suitable bottle clip or holder.
Once lit, stand back and allow the fountain to burn fully. Ice fountains should always be pointed upwards and away from people. Find out how to train your staff on ice fountain safety.
Ice fountain candles contain a small pyrotechnic composition that produces a controlled plume of bright sparks when lit. Unlike standard candles, they create a sparkling fountain effect rather than a flame.
This makes them a popular choice for cake reveals, champagne bottle service, dessert presentation, weddings, birthdays, restaurants, bars and special events.
Yes, ice fountains are designed for indoor use when used correctly. They produce a bright silver spark effect with very low smoke, making them suitable for indoor celebrations such as birthdays, weddings, restaurant service, bar displays and event entrances.
They should always be used in a suitable open space, away from anything flammable, and handled by someone who understands the safety instructions.
Our ice fountains burn for just over one minute, with a minimum duration of around 60 seconds. During this time, they produce a vertical shower of white and silver sparks with a dramatic crackling effect.
This gives you enough time to create a memorable cake moment, bottle presentation, entrance, reveal or event display. If you run a business check our guide on creating signature brand experiences with ice fountains.
Yes, ice fountains are commonly used on birthday cakes or for other special events as a more dramatic alternative to standard candles. They create a much bigger reaction than ordinary cake candles and are ideal for birthdays, parties, restaurants, bars and celebration cakes.
Always make sure the fountain is secured upright, positioned away from decorations or anything flammable, and pointed away from people before lighting.
Yes, ice fountains can be used on champagne bottles, prosecco bottles and other celebration bottles when attached with the correct bottle clip or holder - they make a really Instagrammable moment. This is a popular choice for bars, clubs, restaurants and events because it adds instant theatre to bottle service.
Make sure the ice fountain is securely attached and that staff know how to carry the bottle safely once the fountain is lit.
Ice fountains and sparklers are similar because they both create a sparkling effect, but they are not exactly the same. A handheld sparkler is usually held in the hand, while an ice fountain is designed to stand upright on a cake, bottle, dessert or display.
Ice fountains are also often called bottle sparklers, cake sparklers, champagne sparklers, dessert fountains or ice candles.
Yes, we stock ice fountains in a range of quantities for both home and business use. Smaller packs are ideal for birthday cakes and home celebrations, while Larger boxes help you maximise profit margins are suitable for bars, restaurants, clubs, caterers, party shops, event planners and venues that use ice fountains regularly. Take a look at our monthly venue planner to make sure your ice fountains have the biggest impact.
Our ice fountain packs include options such as 80, 240, 480 and 1,440 packs, so you can choose the right quantity for your needs.
Yes, Chorlton Fireworks offers free delivery on ice fountains. This makes it easy to order ice fountains for birthdays, weddings, restaurants, bars, venues, events and bulk business use across the UK.
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Manchester, M21 8AZ
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