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02/11/2008 12:06:35 PM · #1 |
i have a model that is wanting to mess around with some fire dancing
first off, any and every source of information you can give me will be greatly appreciated. also, what are some cheaper ways of making the "equipment" used to do this? what do you all use, that have done this? rope, tennis balls, hella diesel fuel? lol
all insight to this will be greatly appreciated :D
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02/11/2008 12:09:33 PM · #2 |
| dont use paper backgrounds...lol |
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02/11/2008 12:10:15 PM · #3 |
Jon, ping an e-mail to  purpleflutterby13 - fire twirling is one of her hobbies, and I am sure she would be happy to answer questions. |
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02/11/2008 12:12:24 PM · #4 |
| Urm - i would use the proper fire poi balls... otherwise you might do something unexpected like melt the tennis ball... and i have a feeling they use parrafin and not diesel. I recently shot a guy doing this on the beach, and he had the right equipment - and it was a chain and not a rope ;) |
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02/11/2008 12:15:06 PM · #5 |
thanks so much! i just sent her a message :D
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02/11/2008 12:24:24 PM · #6 |
| I used juggle torches and other flaming props. We always used Coleman fluid. Paraffin didnt work well at all for us. Dube Juggling Equipment has alot of flaming gear I believe including bulk wick. A quick peek attheir site (its been a long time) I see they have some other cool flaming props - the flaming fan being one. |
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02/11/2008 12:26:14 PM · #7 |
| I recently found a ton of great supplies down at the local magic supply shop (y'know, for stage magic). Also, contact your local performance groups and see if they do any instruction! |
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02/11/2008 12:36:41 PM · #8 |
make her sign a disclaimer before shooting!
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02/11/2008 03:28:41 PM · #9 |
Wikipedia says this:
Considered by some to be the "ultimate" performance poi, fire poi are constructed from chain, with kevlar blend wicks, sometimes also stuffed on the inside with more absorbing non-melting material such as cotton, that can be soaked in fuel and set on fire; usually paraffin, kerosene, naphtha (also called "white gas", "camping fuel", or "Coleman fuel") or a similar household fuel is used - as gasoline burns too quickly for either safety or performance longevity and is much more toxic it is generally avoided where other options are available but is still popular in poorer countries. Likewise alcohol and lighter fluid are considered too dangerous and not sufficiently long lasting due to their low flash point and volatility.
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