How To Make Colored Flame Trails And Fire Pool Special Effects

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By: HouseholdTech
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Updated: 13-Jan-08
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Learn how to use household chemicals to make spectacular fire effects similar to those used in many films.

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How To Make Colored Flame Trails And Fire Pool Special Effects

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nice
cool beans =]
By Trainer87 1188616252 Reply Spam [+4] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~6223851~~
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Questions, maybe too many
Can the boric acid be powdered?

As well, can potassium chloride be mixed in with the methanol to make a purple flame?

And what about magnesium sulfate for a white flame? or lithium chloride for carmine flame?

I ask because I use these for coloring flames in the fireplace, but would like to make quick moving flame trails.
By Aqueoua 1209240269 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~8718862~~
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Rocks!
Dude you rock, I was expecting some beginners S**t like powders etc... This was amazing, you deserver more views!
- Nominated for Directors Cut :D
By Mithumann 1201645847 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~7727612~~
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question
will it leave any marks on painted concete floor? and how long can the flame last?
By bluepen 1194140789 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~6986096~~
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- Painted surface
  I wouldn't try it on anything that is painted b/c the dried paint may ignite depending on its composition, producing a hazardous situation.
  By HouseholdTech 1195780567 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~5726911~~
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cool
Very cool but I dont need special alcohols to make a yelow flame!
By rimlanin 1190637857 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~6593838~~
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- Flames
  This technique allows you to create a quick moving flame trail effect. Also, the alcohols burn cleanly and won't leave a sooty mess on a concrete surface.
  By HouseholdTech 1191908211 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~5726911~~
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WOW
THATS FREAKIN' AWESOME!!!
By Crashwangdoodle 1190130998 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~6426827~~
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Hmmmm
So wht colour produces the least amount of heat, coz i heard tht blue is really hot, but wht bout green or yellow or neother colour?
By Mattaperry 1189096786 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~3979888~~
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wow
that is so cool!!!! (5 stars!) ...but hang on... did you just set your carpet on fire??
By Finkyfeke 1188957136 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~6116451~~
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- Thanks
  The carpet was not set on fire, however. lol Everything was done outside on concrete.
  By HouseholdTech 1189006889 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~5726911~~
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cool
but there is minerals that you can light and will be a colored flame
By funnyO.ocolors 1188743294 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~6272632~~
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- Yep
  It turns out that there are quite a few different ways to end up with different colored flames. It's always nice to have more than one way to achieve the same result.
  By HouseholdTech 1188755766 Reply Spam [+1] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~5726911~~
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Or
Or you do it in Adobe after effect 7 pro
By Editiger 1188684908 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~5323474~~
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- Yes but...
  It always looks more realistic and is more fun to do when you use real fire! :)
  By HouseholdTech 1188691632 Reply Spam [+1] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~5726911~~
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yellow flame?
I thought most fires were yellow/orange and red. But i'm going to try it out, looks cool
By monkey mshr 21 1188677295 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~4363818~~
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Let me say something
This video deserves more views!

and so does one of mine...
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