How To Make Colored Flame Trails And Fire Pool Special Effects

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Learn how to use household chemicals to make spectacular fire effects similar to those used in many films.

  1. By: HouseholdTech
  2. Categories How To, Science & Tech
  3. Views 74,303
  4. Added :01-Sep-07
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  • nice

    cool beans =]

    By Trainer87 1188616252
  • 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
  • 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
  • question

    will it leave any marks on painted concete floor? and how long can the flame last?

    By bluepen 1194140789
    • 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
  • cool

    Very cool but I dont need special alcohols to make a yelow flame!

    By rimlanin 1190637857
    • 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
  • WOW

    THATS FREAKIN' AWESOME!!!

    By Crashwangdoodle 1190130998
  • 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
  • wow

    that is so cool!!!! (5 stars!) ...but hang on... did you just set your carpet on fire??

    By Finkyfeke 1188957136
    • Thanks

      The carpet was not set on fire, however. lol Everything was done outside on concrete.

      By HouseholdTech 1189006889
  • cool

    but there is minerals that you can light and will be a colored flame

    By funnyO.ocolors 1188743294
    • 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
  • Or

    Or you do it in Adobe after effect 7 pro

    By Editiger 1188684908
    • Yes but...

      It always looks more realistic and is more fun to do when you use real fire! :)

      By HouseholdTech 1188691632
  • 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
  • Let me say something

    This video deserves more views!

    and so does one of mine...

    By Luxordo5 1192832417
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