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ok so i have an idea for a fire prop, if its been done or tryed please let me know......fire gloves.....yes i understand how dangerous this might be, so please dont swamp this post with "that's dangerous" like i said its just an idea.....so if any one here makes props and has and idea on how to make this work, let me know please please please............thanx
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Carpal \'Tunnel
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you could try here
but a set of kevlar gloves, and then use them?
Step (el-nombrie)
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the glove part is not realy my big concern, its the heat factor, and insulation......how not to burn my hands up ya know?
thanx for the link, it looks just about what im looking for
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That guy from Reno
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In the Cirque du soleil show Varekai one of the characters has fire gloves. They kind of emit a poof or bolus of propane or butane which he cups with his hands and manipulates. The gloves aren't actually on fire. The big problem with any prop that is attatched to you and on fire is heat. Even the guys in the aluminum playing-with-lava sutes get "soaked out" or over heated. If this happens to your gloves and you can't take them off fast enough... bad burns on your hands. If you can controll the amount of fire and the time it's there, you can probrably pull it off. If not it's hospital time. Believe me been there done that it's not fun.
Good luck
Cody Canon
Controlled Burn, Reno Nevada
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i know man, i just got a minor burn on anckle from a wrap, and as small as it is, its not cool. the heat factor is my BIGGEST worry, i think with enough padding id be ok, but how much is the ??? and were could i get these made?
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That guy from Reno
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Location: Reno, Nevada USA
There is stuff called pyro gell that protects your skin. Check out Magician supply websites. Depending on how you make these gloves you'll probably want to keep the burn time down. The padding and insulation can be your demise. I my case it backfired and cooked my leg like an oven after the fire was out.
What effect are you going for here? Are you familliar with fire fingers and palm torches? The effect may not be worth the risk.
I'm visualizing hands on fire dancing arround rave style. If that's the case maybee use the kevlar gloves and a small wicked stick/ball/thingy in each hand. That way you can bail from the prop and still have the "hands on fire" effect. Cody Canon
Controlled Burn, Reno Nevada
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thats the affect i am going for, im really acomplished at liquid, so you hit the nail on the head with that on cody, and i have NO idea of fire fingers or palm torches??? you meen like fans??
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That guy from Reno
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Location: Reno, Nevada USA
Do a seatch on fire fingers and palm torches. I think that's what your after. Plus there available on the market.
Cody Canon
Controlled Burn, Reno Nevada
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ok found a site "bearclawmfg.com" that has both of thoose, the palm torches look nice, but the fingers dont look like they alow enough movment for liquid, but you have put in the right direction.......much much thanks
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That guy from Reno
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Location: Reno, Nevada USA
Tell Tedward at bearclaw Cody sent you. I don't think he'll give you a discount but who knows.
Also try IronGypsy.com and Renegadejuggling.com 
Cody Canon
Controlled Burn, Reno Nevada
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again thanx bro, this is great start to what in looking for
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Pooh-Bah
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You can do liquid type stuff with fire fingers but its not the same kind of liquid youre probably used to. Instead of waving your fingers at the joints, youre gonna be making a motion as if taping your fingers on a desk when youre waiting for something... If you get what I mean.
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Carpal \'Tunnel
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Location: "In your ear", United Kingdom
i have quite a few ideas on this subject, but am playing them a lil close to chest atm, cos im working on the fine details,
i have a fw tricks and idas, to play with, sorry guys,
Step (el-nombrie)
sleeping with angels
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Location: anaheim CA usa
kevlar with thick thick rubber under them to stop the transfer of heat
SLEEP WITH ANGELS muckieha
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thats what i was thinking native, but how much rubber, and then my concern is how much will that restrict my movement
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That guy from Reno
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Location: Reno, Nevada USA
And how much of it will melt into your skin by the time you feel any heat?
Carefull now.
.
Cody Canon
Controlled Burn, Reno Nevada
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Location: state of confusion
again another concern, theres a guy in my area named Riz thats makes some great high quality fire gear, im in contact with him and going to try and work out the particulars
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