Newsgroups: rec.arts.theatre.stagecraft
Subject: Re: Creating a "campfire" on stage
References: <[email protected]> <[email protected]>
"Torrance"  writes:

> You could, in addition to the lights recommended by another user,

Here is one link to circuit plan for "fire" effect flicker:
Build a flickering fire effect 
http://www.dmx512.com/web/light/diy/flikfire/flikfire.htm

>  setup
> a small fan and some red/orange peices of silk fabric to wave around.
> 
> Torrance
>

There are commercial "fire" effect lamps constructed in this way. 
There are different kid of "fire bowl" effects that look like this
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/American-DJ-Fire-Bowl-Flame-Effect-Light?sku=801082&src=3SOSWXXA
or this
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&PartNumber=243-465&DID=7
 
Link to similar DIY project:
http://www.hstech.org/howto/fire/fire3.htm

 

> 
> [email protected] wrote:
> > I have to create a "campfire" onstage in a small black box theatre
> > (stage on the floor, audience on 3 sides) on a small budget.  The idea
> > is to create the device on some sort of moveable round platform, dress
> > it all around with rocks to look like a fire pit, but what can anyone
> > suggest as the actual "fire" device? Can it be battery operated? Put on
> > a dimmer? Please respond soon, as we need to tech the show in about 1
> > week....
> > Many thanks!
> > Barbara
> > Oregon Stage Works
> 

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