Simple Fire Poi

Fire poi can be a bit expensive, but I made these for less than $20!
You will need:

Torch Wick (available at Renegade Juggling) I used 6' total of the 2" wick; 3' per poi. This made for
                  smaller-than-normal poi, but I didn't want them to be huge. You may like yours larger.
Hammer
Thick nail
2 screw bolts with loops at the end (highly technical terminology here) I used 1/4", the length will be
                     determined by how much wick you buy.... therefor how thick your poi will be.
2 cap nuts
2 small 'carabiners'
Chain : purchased in bulk from hardware store - you will need to figure out how long you like your poi
            to be (via practice!)  to know how much chain you need. Typically you want the poi to reach  
            from your palm to just about your armpit.
Satin ribbon
Fuel (I like lamp oil or kerosene)





**Note: Please practice with non-flammable poi before you jump into this. I spent about 3 months of near-daily practice before I first attempted fire. My multiple bruises from whacks-in-the-face can attest that you really, really want to practice a lot.**

Step 1: Fold the Wick

You'll want to set up your wick at a 90 degree angle.
Then, you will fold it, back and forth, tucking in the edges, until you have a nice little wick cube.

I have lots of pics here to demonstrate how to fold...   ;)

Comments

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[rmorton]

how long would these burn for?

[llillith]

They usually burn for the length of at least one song :)

[Alt-Horizon]

Perhaps you ought to caution kids not to try this unless they've practiced for a while with non-flaming practice Poi, and to always have a moist blanket/towel to smother the flames with afterwards.

I've seen people try with fire to early and not only nearly bashing their brains out but also wrapping hot chains around their arms and more than once actually setting their clothes and/or hair on fire.

Remember Kids.

[flamingo123]

(kinda off topic but the same in a different aspect) yea dont practice with rebar for staff like i did one whack and your out... instead use curtain rod

[KnexFreek]

 Cool!