http://www.homeofpoi.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php Technical Discussion New Topics Home of Poi - UBB.threads(tm) http://www.homeofpoi.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/949062/help_kevlar_wick_turkey.html#Post949062 Posted by ABOBer92:
last i checked firetoys.com had the best price on wick, most places stay around the same price tho]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 00:02:53 NZST http://www.homeofpoi.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/949035/Klean_Heat_In_Australia.html#Post949035 Posted by Lone Wolf:
Cool!!! Glad I could be of help!]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 09:58:07 NZST http://www.homeofpoi.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/948919/using_kevlar_rope_as_torch_wic.html#Post948919 Posted by NinjaHelix:
Hello, I'm planning to build an "eternal flame" for the Fire Conclave at Afrikaburn. The group has decided that it will essentially be a paraffin fueled lantern, in a decorative structure, with a big flame. I've been looking at options for the wick. Obviously it can't be a normal lantern wick, because that's too small. I was thinking of either using a thick cotton rope, or possibly a 25mm thick kevlar rope. Has anyone ever tried using kevlar wick for a lantern? One thing I'm wonde]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:04:37 NZST http://www.homeofpoi.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/948882/cone_poi.html#Post948882 Posted by bootsh:
Does anyone have a good template/pattern or tips for making cone poi?]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:11:51 NZDT http://www.homeofpoi.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/948856/Fire_Gel_Need_Help.html#Post948856 Posted by ABOBer92:
http://chemistry.about.com/od/funfireprojects/a/flaming-gel-recipe.htm did this when i was in school, step 5 is the most annoying and where most people screwed up on so you should probably get enough of the ingredients to make more than 1 attempt at it also, its quite flammable so id recommend wearing gloves when handling it and taking them off when lighting the gel]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:46:25 NZDT http://www.homeofpoi.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/948443/Is_Paraffin_oil_carcinogenic.html#Post948443 Posted by Charles:
Hi oxmot. Believe or not, Paraffin is a name used all over the world for a range of different types of fuel, so be very very careful about making assumptions about any fuel. First step is get the MSDS sheet (Medical Safety Datasheet) that must be provided when asked anytime any chemical is available for sale. Once you've done that, the word 'tub', makes it sound like this is more of a waxy parrafin, like Vasoline, and not a liquid fuel at all... ]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:11:12 NZDT http://www.homeofpoi.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/948418/Native_American_Fire_Hoop_danc.html#Post948418 Posted by southafricadude:
Do you have a video of you hooping with such a small hoop?]]> Sat, 26 Jan 2013 02:14:54 NZDT http://www.homeofpoi.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/948312/staff_to_heavy.html#Post948312 Posted by level:
Here are some of the pictures from the build and the final product. I am pretty happy with how everything turned out in the end. All thats left now is to see how it holds up. It might be a while (possibly month or two) before it gets tested but I will let you guys know. [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/92436055@N06/]Pictures[/url] ]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:18:41 NZDT http://www.homeofpoi.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/948277/Fire_Meteor_Hammer_Puppyhammer.html#Post948277 Posted by Austin_Haffey:
Cool. I placed my order earlier, getting the one more my height as i thought that would probably be preferable. I can't wait to get my hands on it, but the last time i ordered from HomeofPoi, it took about a week to get the shipment to me. Not that i'm complaining or anything, they estimated around 2 weeks so i was very happy with that speed. ]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 07:52:06 NZDT http://www.homeofpoi.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/938812/Alternatives_to_Kevlar_Wick.html#Post938812 Posted by Charles:
The key thing is to get a substance with three main characteristics. 1. Find the temperature your fuel burns at from its MSDS sheet and get a material that burns at a higher temperature. 2. Check that it will not be loosened or be broken down by your fuel and that it is absorbing enough to hold the fuel. 3. Ensure it is hardy and able to take knocks and abrasion for a long period of time before it becomes weakened and therefore dangerous. Its a long list that very few materials can ]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:59:55 NZDT