Ice Fountains Candles & Bottle Sparklers

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. 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.

Ice fountains are classed as category 1 fireworks and as such, they can only be bought by people aged 18 and above. It is an offence to sell fireworks to anyone underage.

If you look like you’re under 25, you may be asked to show a photo ID when buying ice fountains or other fireworks. Find out more about age restrictions on fireworks in our blog.

Ice fountains are classed as a category 1 firework. Category 1 fireworks generally have a safe viewing distance of 1 metre minimum. Your ice fountains may specify their safe viewing distance and any associated instructions on their packaging.

Some category 1 fireworks like indoor sparklers are safe to use inside, but not all. It’s best to check the packaging to confirm your ice fountains are for indoor use, like ours. We cover firework categories from one to four in more detail in our blog.

Ice fountains for cakes are sometimes called ‘cake fountains’. ‘Indoor fireworks’ and ‘cocktail fountains’ are some other names for ice fountains.

An ice fountain firework consists of a cardboard tube that makes up the body of the firework. This is tightly packed with a combustible powder that contains chemicals to produce different colours, light, flames, and sparks. Usually ice fountains are a silvery-white colour.

The combustible material in ice fountains typically contains:

• Various metal powders (often containing titanium) to create the sparking effect.

• Chemical compounds to control burn rate and temperature.

• In coloured fountains, additional chemical compounds to produce specific flame colours.

The combustible material is packed right up to the opening of the top of an ice fountain so it doesn’t need a fuse. The only other component is the plastic mounting pin which is affixed to the bottom of the firework if it’s being mounted on a cake.

Unlike traditional sparklers, ice fountains use a composition that produces cooler fallout, making them safer for indoor use. Coloured ice fountains tend to produce more smoke and odour than standard silver ones due to the additional chemicals required to create coloured flames.

Find out more about indoor ice fountains in our article What Are Ice Fountains? How Do They Work?

You should not hold an ice fountain directly as this could cause injury. Firmly attaching an ice fountain to a cake or bottle is the best way to hold one. Using empty bottles is a good way to allow your staff to safely hold and carry ice fountains for display or performance.

Professional entertainers often use hand-held ice fountains in choreographed routines to create dramatic entrances. When not attached to bottles, specialised hand-held ice fountains with extended handles can be used by performers and podium dancers.

Special catering lighters with extended nozzles provide a safer way to light ice fountains without getting hands too close to the ignition point. When lit, always hold ice fountains away from the body, face, and hair, and never point them toward people.

Ice fountains do not have fuses like traditional fireworks - you light them directly at the top of the tube where you can see the white internal pyrotechnic composition. The best lighters to use are those with an intense flame such as a chef's torch, turbo lighter, or BBQ lighter for quick and easy ignition.

Standard matches are not recommended as they may struggle to provide enough concentrated heat to ignite the fountain properly.

Ice fountains are consumer-grade Category 1 fireworks, while cold spark machines are professional pyrotechnic simulators often used in larger entertainment venues. Cold spark machines are motorized devices that heat titanium granules to create a continuous fountain effect, whereas ice fountains are single-use pyrotechnic items.

Cold spark machines can produce effects for extended periods and may be controlled electronically, while ice fountains burn for a fixed duration once lit. Unlike consumer ice fountains, professional cold spark machines typically require permits and possibly licensing in certain situations.

Ice fountains are significantly better than sparklers for cake decoration as they:

• Create a more spectacular effect with greater height and volume of sparks.

• Generate little smoke compared to traditional sparklers.

• Don't remain burning hot immediately after use, making them safer.

• Don't drop hot residue onto cakes or desserts.

• Provide a more elegant and professional presentation.

Ice fountains produce minimal smoke and typically won't trigger modern smoke alarms when used as directed. For venues with very sensitive detection systems, it's advisable to test a single fountain in advance or temporarily adjust detector settings during planned use.

You should always aim to source ice fountains from a licensed firework retailer to keep your staff and customers safe and to ensure you get a good, reliable result each time.

Chorlton Fireworks is a fully licensed firework retailer and sole distributor for Prestigious Pyrotechnics, the leading seller of ice fountains and fireworks in the North West of the UK. Buy ice fountains directly from our website or visit us in Chorlton.