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Silicone Bowl
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Definition
A silicone bowl is a shisha bowl made from heat-resistant silicone, available as a phunnel or multi-hole variant. It was especially popular a few years ago because it is shatterproof, lightweight, and easy to handle. Despite its practical features, the silicone bowl has not become widespread over time and is now rather rare—mainly because many users had concerns about the combination of hot charcoal and plastic.
How it works
How Silicone Bowl works
The silicone bowl works like any other bowl: shisha tobacco is filled in, heat is transferred via charcoal (usually with heavy-duty aluminum foil, HMD, or chimney attachment), and the resulting smoke is drawn through the shisha. The silicone used is food-safe and heat-resistant—similar to baking molds—and cannot melt or burn. Nevertheless, an additional heat protection such as an attachment or spacer is often recommended because the material can get very hot.
Benefits
Why Silicone Bowl convinces
- Shatterproof: If a silicone bowl is dropped, nothing happens—unlike clay or glass.
- Lightweight and flexible: Easy to transport, clean, and use.
- Various variants available: Whether phunnel or multi-hole—silicone bowls come in many designs and colors.
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What you should pay attention to
- Heat behavior not ideal: Silicone hardly retains heat, which can lead to uneven heat distribution.
- Undervalued in the community: Many prefer more traditional materials—silicone has not established itself in the long term.
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