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 04/11/2004 10:46:21 PM · #1
I was wanting to make some mist or fog effects. I was wondering if anyone knew how expensive it is or had any other suggestions on how to create these effects.
 04/11/2004 10:50:28 PM · #2
Baskin-Robnins sells dry ice, I donĂ¢€™t remember how much it cost but I think $5.00 to $10.00 worth would be enough for what you are looking for. Bring a cooler to put it in and have some gloves on hand. Just pop some in water and you get lots of fog.
 04/11/2004 10:57:35 PM · #3
Many ice cream sellers (esp the small wholesale ice cream/candy vendors) sell dry ice. Last I remember, its about $1 per pound.
 04/11/2004 11:41:40 PM · #4
I bought a cheap fog machine for $50.. I tried the dry ice and it was hard to control and it did not produce a lot fog...
 04/11/2004 11:52:44 PM · #5
If you do the dry ice right, it works great! Look at this shot by dsidwell:


04/11/2004 11:58:28 PM · #6
Dry Ice is nice but if you know someone with a steam cleaner that may work too. Only downside is that the steam doesn't last as long as dry ice. I used a steam cleaner with this picture because I couldn't get dry ice.
 04/12/2004 12:00:04 AM · #7
Originally posted by StevePax:
If you do the dry ice right, it works great! Look at this shot by dsidwell:



But dry ice is difficult. The ice tends to form an icy shell around itself and it stops producing mist until you break it apart again. Then you have about 30 seconds until it happens again. It also flows like water downhill, so you have to aim it. The photo above was taken with the cookies in a bowl on water ice which was on dry ice, so it produced a hazier mist--but only to about 2 cm.
 04/12/2004 12:01:04 AM · #8
When you do use Dry Ice be carefull not to give your self frezer burn. Use gloves like scottwilson said. If you want to create a lot of smoke use very hot water and use a fan to direct your smoke where you want it. The smoke in dry ice is heavier than air so it will sink to the ground and follow the contours of the ground.
 04/12/2004 08:34:36 PM · #9
Thanks for all the help, I didnt even think about the local ice cream parlors, I think I will have to buy some and experiment.
 04/12/2004 11:24:08 PM · #10
Don't forget that you need to work in a ventilated area when you are using dry ice.
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