Fire Eating - 10 Tips for Fleshing

[@therestlessnomad8792]

Thank you for this video. Not only is safety paramount but I feel a lot of beginners like myself struggle a bit overcoming fear. These safety guidelines really help with that.

[@pacman52280]

And, of course, the most important tips are, 1, always have someone you trust around to help in case something goes wrong and 2, make sure you are always following all safety precautions.

[@AprilJenniferChoi]

pacman 52280 Of course! Thank you!

[@pacman52280]

April Jennifer Choi, you're welcome.

[@wilsjane]

@@AprilJenniferChoi It may interest you to know that some jeans manufacturers (no doubt for cost reasons) are using an increased percentage of manmade fibre, in a few cases 100%, disguised to look like denim. It is already causing health and safety concerns with companies who allow workers to wear naturally safe workwear. It could easily melt and cause serious injury to fire performers. It is worthwhile checking that any denim used for performance does not exceed 2% stretch content, where the elastic strand is the centre of each thread and thus absorbed if it melts. These days, finding safe everyday materials for stunt work in the film industry is becoming increasingly difficult.

[@halenray]

Great tips video, Thanks April!

[@melissajon2011]

Thank you for your wisdom!

[@FoxiferTheWhite]

Awesome thank you for teaching me sooo freaking much inadvertently 🌟

[@melissajon2011]

thanks!

[@Head2ToeTheatrical]

Thank you very much.

[@DesyGirot]

What kind of fuel you use to transfer and hollow?

[@NuggetBarlow]

I really like this outfit!! Adorable

[@happyhighgal7239]

Firstly- :) thank you so much for making these videos 💖 Can you pretty please do a trouble shooting video for vapor tricks? Specifically- I’ve seen another KZbinr suck (I’m assuming?) the vapor out of the bottom/side of a lit palm torch and then proceed to be a human candle- Then ended it with fireballs. This seems crazy to do without a hollow torch- but I guess not! Can you maybe go a little more in depth of how to do that? :) not too many informational videos about vapor tricks

[@sophiefellows9858]

What Fuel do you use ?

[@sharpshooterjd]

Hey April. Thanks so much for the video! How do you get consistent fuel lines from Kevlar wicks? Mine become dry so quickly I can no longer do fuses after about 30 seconds. I've been using cotton wicks as well, and those stay wet for so much longer, but obviously wear out really quick and can't be burned as long. Any tips?

[@AprilJenniferChoi]

Yeah, that's pretty much it. Sorry, I wish I had something, but I just do fuses and trail within 30 seconds of a new torch.

[@sharpshooterjd]

@@AprilJenniferChoi I really appreciate the response! That's kind of what I figured. Just wanted to confirm with someone knowledgeable on the subject to see if I was doing anything wrong! Also wanted to say thanks for all of your videos. They've really helped me out. I've been able to pick up most of the basic fleshing tricks in the past 3 weeks largely because of your vids. So thanks!

[@wilsjane]

@@sharpshooterjd If you soak new cotton wicks in a solution of borax and let them dry out for a few days, when the fuel is exhausted they go out rather than smoulder. We used this method on our denim jeans and shorts back in the days when we burnt the stubble on the farm. It costs a fraction of the cost of fireproofing spray, so could be repeated every time that they were washed.

[@Joonorato]

Greatnesssss

[@dasha.energy]

Hello. Can you please share where you got your torches? Thanks!

[@AprilJenniferChoi]

I made them myself.

[@dasha.energy]

@@AprilJenniferChoi wow! That's really awesome. I messaged you on FB. Not sure if you'd consider making some for me with 1 inch wicks as I'm a beginner 😅 they are so beautiful though. You are amazing! Thank you for sharing these videos. I stayed up 3 hours past my intended bedtime watching you 😍

[@sinsandman]

Shout out to the Ultimate Uncut on the wall!

[@AprilJenniferChoi]

Thank you for noticing. :)

[@sinsandman]

April Jennifer Choi, naturally. I was once huge into collecting and had a very decent uncut collection as well. Just getting into the eating side of fire performance. Your videos are very informative and inspiring. Thank you for taking the time to make the videos and help people learn.

[@AlokKacher]

Which fuel you use for Fire eating.. Plz tell me

[@AprilJenniferChoi]

Sorry, but due to liability reasons, I cannot give out that information online. Please contact a nationally recognized fire eating instructor in person to obtain that information.

[@AlokKacher]

@@AprilJenniferChoi OK thanks