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Todd, we are using fine steel wool.
wear safety goggles
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Do you like my 11:50 man-purse?
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Haha, I wondered what that red thing was took me a while to figure out what was going on.
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Great to see others having fun with steel wool. Don't worry about a few burns it's worth it for the effect LOL!
Here's what can be done with the UER white key-light and the UER multi-colour light. Will be getting some more of these as they are great to use and look cool.
This is my other half, Vampire girl at the Brunswick brick works.
The same UER lights used to make a sphere.
Melbourne City Drain painters - We go in Drains!
"darkness is our canvas, light is our medium"
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from last night
2 frames merged with group involvement from M.C.D.P
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Geez, that stuff is always spectacular. I like that you've combined it with other light painting approaches - I'm planning to try lighting up the person spinning the wool with a gelled flash, and see what comes out of that.
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inside the mini maze
Glue Factory
Glue Factory (shush)
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I'M TRIPPIN BALLS
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..I'm tripping too.
...............and yet, I just can't STOP.
grunge
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Groovy!
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Man, that first one with the LED wheel is killer.
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Okay... so how do you create the light from the mini maze and from the sparks in the tunnel?!? I'd like to try a few of those here in my town. Got some awesome locations that need life. 
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Posted by RailGuy88
Okay... so how do you create the light from the mini maze and from the sparks in the tunnel?!? I'd like to try a few of those here in my town. Got some awesome locations that need life.
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I'm inspired by T.C.B
.....................they have made a tutorial on their lightwheel...follow the link.
http://www.twincit...rials/light-wheel/
As for sparks, you can buy fine steel wool from your local hardware store. The type you use to rub wax of wood. Attached it (use imagination) to a weighted "jig"..light it and twirl. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.
Good Luck
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Posted by Man Underground
As for sparks, you can buy fine steel wool from your local hardware store. The type you use to rub wax of wood. Attached it (use imagination) to a weighted "jig"..light it and twirl. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.
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I use a u-bolt with a crosspiece - jam the steel wool into the bend of the bolt, stick the crosspiece on and attach it with a nut or two, then tie cotton twine to the end of the bolt.
Works nicely, and provides a decent weight for swinging, only it takes a bit of time for the gear to cool down again between shots if you don't have multiple setups
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^ Ha ha ha...you should see my jig. Actually, I'll take a photo, you'll probably wet ya pants with laughter, but whatever works, works.
EDIT: Photo of my sparkler set-up + lightwheel
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How long does steel wool last when it's lit and swinging? How much should I use in this "jig" you guys created? I just don't want the site to go up in flames from the sparks. hehe.
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^commonly it would last 10 sec's. But you can add more...
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Oh, I'll be experimenting with multi-color flourescent tubes this fall. Mostly done under high power lines in my area. Got the idea from MoleNet94. Stay tuned!
Sample Pic:
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^Do the power lines have an impact? Spill.
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Yeah. The massive energy from the lines create a field of electricity and thus light up the tubes. They'll only glow when you stick them in the ground, cuz it's completing the loop.
If you stand under the lines and hear buzzing, those lines are probably carrying at least 4kW of power. 1-2 insulators support 115V. 3-5 support 220. 4-8 support 600+. Etc.
There's info on the web that explains what the lines hold and how many insulators are required.
Basically it works the same way as when Benjamin Franklin discovered electricity with his kite. The electrons (electrical field) are so massive in volume that when they connect to ground they create a spark. Well, when you fill the void with a tube, it builds up enough energy to power that tube, and so forth.
Make sense?
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