bruce Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 As someone who spent a rather uncomfortable few hours in a casualty department after a small accident with some plaster, I can recommend that you don't go down that route. Plaster and eyes don't mix :) And, as Andrew says, flour can be explosive. I'm sure everyone remembers that experiment from chemistry lessons at school, with the flour, biscuit tin, candle and rubber hose.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 The trouble is - almost every powder is explosive under the right conditions. Flour is more stable than powdered sugar though, and those are really your only two options as it's easy to get food grade stuff that we know won't harm the actors.Talcum powder is the most stable of them all, depending on whether your actors would be ok with it. However - if the filming is being done in a well-ventilated area, you shouldn't have any issues at all.Powder explosions happen in enclosed spaces with a fairly high density of airborne powder - ain't gonna happen outdoors. But don't let anyone smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC FX Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 The most commonly used powder for explosions and creating a dust effect is called Bentonite also known as Fullers Earth, has been used in the Film Industry for Decades it is completely non-toxic and relatively safe when ingested in small quantities, we supply it and we can also give you safety sheets to go with it. More importantly it is completely Non-Explosive and 100% Natural It comes in 25Kg sacks and only costs £15.00 Ex Del and VAT Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paci5217 Posted June 1, 2006 Author Share Posted June 1, 2006 Hey thanks for the advice everyone! I will report all this to work and see what they think! Thanks again!!! Laura P.S. Watch for the TV show sometime in August. It should be called "Heroes and Miracles in the Here and Now" or something along that line! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaboom25 Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 what about something like caster sugar? I know it would get a bit sticky but at least it would wash off. plus it would save you money on paying for the actors lunch! B-) CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lightnix Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Fuller's Earth (which covers a multitude of sins) and Pyrolite seem (from a quick :)) to be the most common substances used for creating "Photographic Dust Effects", but neither are totally risk free. Most stated hazards seem to be related to eye, skin and respiratory irritation; have a look at the following article by the International Cinematographers Guild Local 600 IATSE... Safety & Health Awareness Sheet - Photographic Dust Effects ...it mentions a few alternatives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Fuller's Earth gets my vote every time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambone Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 Try Kate Moss or Daniella Westbrook's dressing rooms... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Light Console Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 Start here, then click on Dr Bunhead's exploding energy show, in your preferred format. For a quick explanation of why dust burns, head for about 19m40s into it. To get to the "flash of flame" head towards 24m50s. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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