The white storage elements consist of a highly heat resistant material based on special fused alumina which has very high heat capacity and conductivity.
The particle board is then covered with either laminated vinyl, tiles, sealed wood or some other heat-resistant, durable material.
Make cooking over a campfire safer and more enjoyable by using heat resistant gloves.
Pad the corners on a raised hearth or cover the edges with heat-resistant padding.
Wrap your hair around the barrel in a spiral motion, being careful to keep your fingertips off of the barrel of the iron (a heat resistant glove will also help, and is available at Sally's Beauty Supply).