SO THICK! Smoke Machine for Costumes & Props

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Adding a cool fog effect to your costumes and props is super fun! I already built a few mini smoke machines for my current Demonic Brigitte (Overwatch) cosplay and thought I’d share with you how you can make one for around $40. Everything you need can be easily found on Amazon or your local hardware store, just check out my links:
- Svetlana
Products Used:
e-cigarette vaporizers (can also be found in any local vaping shop):
Please check out google for the Kanger T2 Clearomizer
Air pump: amzn.to/35sL58y
Silicon hose: amzn.to/2IKFa58
Battery: www.adafruit.com/product/354
(Please get one that provides over-voltage, under-voltage and over-current protection)
Connector: www.adafruit.com/product/1131
Switch: www.adafruit.com/product/805
You'll find pre-assembled fog machines here:
waynesworkshopcosplay.com/cat...
www.spoonmakes.com/shop/
mamike.ch/
Our KZbin filming equipment:
Canon R5 DSLR: amzn.to/3S5Kumq
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM: amzn.to/3vNcofy
Camera screen: amzn.to/47DUtVK
Sound: Rode Smartlav+: amzn.to/2VtYTfU
Rode Wireless Go: amzn.to/2KvAD6Z
Rode NT-USB: amzn.to/2XW7klX
Smartlav+ to transmitter adapter: amzn.to/2yD59ct
Artlist: artlist.io/artlist-70446/?art...
Lights: Studio Lights: amzn.to/2VR0lYS
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[@WaynesWorkshop]

so guess my new slogan is "buy my smokemachines" ? :P was my pleasure to help you out, and to stop you from pulling out your hair from frustration :D

[@KamuiCosplay]

Thanks again for the tips! :)

[@Frank004]

Wayne I use your tutorial to build my set. thankyou.

[@creators790]

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[@creators790]

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[@programmerofcomputerscienc6353]

@@creators790 That's not a safe question to ask..

[@daringdarius5686]

Me: I'm cosplaying as a knight from a video game. He doesn't have any fog effects but- *watches video* ok, so I'm going to slightly deviate and uhhhhhhhhh my knight now has fog effects, yes it's canon. Don't worry about it, just look at the fog! :D

[@KamuiCosplay]

My thoughts exactly...

[@joaomarques7180]

or he's a dragon :o

[@sleepinghermit7778]

Your knight just came out of a building her burned to the ground..... Because....... Bad guys.

[@Deepsixeden]

I work at a local vape shop, and I can recommend to get more vapor and cloud production, giving the atomizer more airflow along with the actual liquid will produce more than just the liquid itself. hope this helps!

[@qigong1001]

NhystelDK Interesting. Now what do you recommend to achieve that? How would you increase the airflow?

[@Deepsixeden]

Slap Stick Possibly drilling an air hole near the bottom of the atomizer. Most atomizers have an airflow that is adjustable by twisting. So instead of completely sealing off the bottom, leave an small hole for more airflow along with the air pump. Or even leaving a section of the existing airflow of the atomizer exposed.

[@qigong1001]

NhystelDK cool thanks!

[@Deepsixeden]

chab-Canal-Concorde2.0 did Canal-Concorde2.0 hmm, 0.10 ohms is pretty dangerous. Especially if you are using it for a cosplay. Try to aim for 2.0 ohms or higher so the atomizer does not get so hot and risk burning/melting.

[@grejuli97]

Working in a smoke shop, you should know about the hazards of overdischarging 18650s. This seems like a perfect machine to cause disaster...

[@IMChrisThom]

For those watching at home: in the US, that would be 26AWG wire

[@Layforce88]

Important question: I'm stuck on part 2, I don't have a dog to cuddle, am I able to skip that step?

[@KamuiCosplay]

Nope

[@alexwenham7136]

You must stop immediately and go find a dog to cuddle. Any dog will will do.

[@Layforce88]

Looks like I'm getting a dog :)

[@ShugoAWay]

Your local shelter has rental options from volunteer work if owning one is not an option

[@pedrohenriquemonteiropires6531]

@@KamuiCosplayCan i cuddle my cats???

[@jenniferlee1993]

I wonder how much coffee she drinks before each vid shoot.

[@CallmeSam00]

i was wondering that, too.

[@marexx2005]

@@CallmeSam00 999999999999999 gallons

[@fluffybuttproductions5532]

Probably just chugs pure caffeine

[@jaykitten5503]

she acts like my partner that has asburgers… its cute >.

[@mendeta07]

Not as much as my aunt

[@MattMetalMayho]

This is SICK! When you put the final foam details onto the buttresses I had a genuine smile on my face! And that wasn't even the end!!! Also thank you so much for the ep titles & number, it has been my only frustration with the channel and partly why I didn't watch as much for a while because I had no idea what was what anymore. Also good to know you had a very good reason for it, nice to have a balance now 😊. KEEP IT UP. I would be great to see more models on the boards. Maybe a 'simple' 'stop motion' type narrative thing rather than a full on game so you can 'easily' do it by yourself before it's al fully ready.

[@xcho20]

"first step done, time to cuddle the dog" haha this is so wholesome :)

[@kerbygranath372]

I love your videos and have learned so much in just the few weeks since i found your channel. But I wanted to share a tip with you :) The part on the vaporizer that you soldered the red wire to is a small pin that is removable, either by wiggling or unscrewing. Once that's out, there is a small rubber insulator to keep that positive pin from touching the rest of the tank, which is negative. I would recommend removing that pin to solder to it, and placing it back. This is to avoid possibly burning or melting that insulator with the heat from the soldering iron. :)

[@dang3rdays]

Not only am I learning, I'm laughing too. I love you guys so much!

[@jamesbryan7501]

you are so much fun to watch. when you get excited its like watching a kid at christmas

[@alexnunn9880]

Great tutorial! I was trying to make some fake smoke/fire for my costume and borrowed a vape from a friend, but couldn't quite figure out how to arrange things to work well. At the end where you showed a few different options I saw the style that I have! The bigger tank with the air vents on the side. Seeing your solution helped me big time! Thanks!

[@jarekmace1536]

As an RC car guy, I recommend using NiMH or NiCAD battery packs instead of LiPO or LiFE batteries. The NiMH/NiCAD batteries won't be damaged if they are completely run down. The LiPO/LiFE batteries can be ruined if they are depleted too much. The only way to prevent this would to be adding in a battery monitor and cut-off to prevent over-depletion. Also NiCAD/NiMH batteries are cheaper.

[@Timetocryintheshower]

0:29 "Just a little fuckmachine!" :P ... yeah yeah I know.. go to bed! :P

[@Timetocryintheshower]

6:57 Fuckjuice? :P God im tired and this is fun as hell!! Still an amazing video as always btw!!

[@qigong1001]

What the fog you talking about????

[@Mex_the_Fox]

Can't be unheared😂

[@Kaan7707]

I thought i was the only one. I am dying :D

[@Grimlock77]

Yup, instantly thought the same!

[@poodlescone9700]

You just created a compact automotive vacuum leak tracer! Thank you!

[@aesirselaxis2323]

Thank you for this tutorial. I actually went through Megaman's tutorial for smoke mahcines and he makes really detailed description of how the stuff works out but he has really bad camera and it didn't focus in the (for me) most important parts. Now I know how to assemble a fog machine and thanks to him I will also make a wireless smoke :) Maybe you can show us next time wireless smoke too.

[@Justrex01]

Another "laugh and learn" moment from Kamui Cosplay! You guys are amazing!

[@MrNovaStreams]

This is actually excellent. I've had a cosplay on my mind for quite a few months now, and one of the main things I wanted to do was recreate a scene where the character blows smoke out of the sides of his mask. I was thinking of doing this exact thing and getting a vaporizer, but it's even better that you are able to make it automatic and electric! Thanks for the guide! I love your content and those floofy Corgi booties!

[@Mex_the_Fox]

Having a high-power/high-temperature-source smoke-machine next to your face sounds like a super smart idea to me.... 😅

[@MrNovaStreams]

@@Mex_the_Fox Not sure which part of my comment led you to believe either would be next to my face. You can pipe the smoke. Plus, as long as you calculate the correct wattages and power requirements as she evidently did, and had assistance with, there shouldn't be any problems.

[@casper2501]

@@Mex_the_Fox Just use one way valve when pumping air to mask :D I mean when the smoke comes out of make someone have to push it out right ? So just use one way valve and connect it to the smoke chamber

[@Mex_the_Fox]

@@MrNovaStreams I was just kidding 😉

[@sweep60402]

I just love the enthusiasm & energy, in your videos! 😀 Who couldn't be motivated to give things a try! 😊

[@TashasImaginarium]

This is the BEST tutorial ever!!! I can't wait to try this. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO!!!

[@ladybird9202]

YES! I've been waiting for a smoke machine tutorial for AGES!!

[@maskedfoxx7173]

Me, honestly having no idea what's happening and no smoking cosplays: I am so gunna do this

[@Masternecron247]

As someone who REALLY wants to add a "just-fired effect" for my Bloodborne Blunderbuss using smoke and LEDs, this video is an absolute, thank you!!!

[@PrintsandProps]

Hello svetlana! Thank you for making this video! I have two tips/suggestions - 1. For battery safety,make sure your lithium ion batteries have protection circuitry built in to them, or order an external circuit for the battery. It is bad to over charge, over stress, or over drain lithium batteries. They can be very violent! A protection circuit makes sure that your battery stays happy and that none of your props catch on fire :) tip 2 - when soldering, use some soldering flux after roughing up the metal. This cleans off any impurities in the metal and helps the soldier adhere really well!

[@morgenfly]

I lost it when that little smoke machine farted out a heart ♡

[@HermesIII]

Great tutorial and great Idea, Ms. Quindt! Thank you so much!

[@slotcarbt834]

You made my day with your positive attitude , when someone loves what they're doing it real shows Thank You

[@jarls5890]

7:19 I strongly suggest that anybody attempting to build this checks that you have no short circuit when you attach the battery - or you may end up with a flaming..or worse...exploding LIPO. If you do not have a multimeter to check that the circuit is not shorted - do a first run of the machine with regular batteries. Only after then should you attempt to use LIPO cell. If you cannot do either - do first run of the machine outside and stand clear of the battery.

[@KamuiCosplay]

Just get a lipo with safety like I write in my video description

[@jarls5890]

@@KamuiCosplay I missed that! Well, i guess if i missed that - others may miss it too - so an extra warning does not hurt!

[@davidfountain6607]

If you have a similar problem with solder not adhering to a surface and all you need is a mechanical connection, then I would suggest either drilling and taping a hole for a screw to hold the wire or use a tech screw, which will drill and tap its own hole.

[@lime8906]

Hallo Svetlana Ich wollte nur sagen dass ich durch euch zu Cosplay gekommen und bin richtig motiviert. Es geht auch als 12 Jähriger. Jeder kann es schaffen😉

[@julianewolf1448]

Ich bin auch zwölf und möchte auch anfangen aber ich weiß nicht was meine Freunde oder Familie dazu sagen würden was haben deine Freunde und Familie gesagt.

[@lime8906]

@@julianewolf1448 Meine Eltern waren super verständnisvoll, weil sie gemerkt haben, dass ich richtig motiviert bin. Ich habe mir mit meinem Papa ausgemacht, dass er die Werkzeuge kauft, da diese auch nützlich für andere Sachen sind und ich zahle die Materialien wie zum Beispiel den EVA Schaum. Also mein Tipp: Wenn du richtig motiviert bist, dann sag es deinen Eltern. Sie werden sich sicher freuen, da es eine sehr kreative Arbeit ist. Viel Glück😉

[@lime8906]

@@julianewolf1448 Und deine Freunde finden das sicher richtig cool und helfen dir vielleicht sogar

[@tlac4120]

Hallo Lime, hallo Juliane, willkommen in der Welt der Cosplayer! Seit kreativ und tobt euch aus! Geht nicht davon aus, dass alle Freunde und Familienmitglieder eure neue Leidenschaft verstehen werden. Manchen Menschen fehlt da einfach der Zugang. Das ist ganz normal. Ihr werdet sicher im Internet und auf Veranstaltungen Gleichgesinnte treffen. So entstehen tolle neue Freundschaften und Wissensaustausch. Und noch mehr Spass!

[@santinokaffon5590]

Hey, also ich bin 14, und ich bin auch ziemlich motiviert dank ihrer videos. Und ja, man kann es immer schaffen! Sieht nur ein bissl komisch aus wenn ein 14 jähriger oder in deinem fall, ein 12 jähriger in einen vape-shop geht😂😂 Edit: und by the way, wenn du hilfe brauchst, kannst du mich gerne auf instagram anschreiben. Ich heisse da Leo_Kaffon.

[@abrahamherrera8195]

thank you, i built one following your perfect instructions and it works amazingly !

[@JLOFlix]

SPECTACULAR WORK, SVETLANA!

[@bugedo]

I love it, this is exactly what I have been looking for! Thank you Kamui

[@ipKonfig]

"first step done, time to cuddle the dog"

[@whitemint9027]

Your videos are so wholesome, I wanna cry from happiness. I'm not even a cosplayer, I just think your works are immensely amazing T_T

[@wallacesheckells7095]

I love watching your videos. They get me wanting to build a cosplay outfit. But I haven't really decided what I want to build. This smoke machine idea is awesome. Thanks for sharing this video!

[@abetusk]

This is an amazing video, thank you! I've often wondered how to get this effect in costumes. Here are some very minor suggestions: * Use a heat gun to shrink the heat shrink tubing. Maybe you were using a lighter so it was more accessible to the audience so apologies if you know this already. * Using flux with solder greatly improves flow and adhesion of solder. I don't know how well it would work in this use case but it's worth a shot. I think drilling the whole so the wire can go in through the side is ingenious...I would have tried to solder it from the top and it would have been so much less elegant than your solution. * Basic electronics skills go a long way to understanding and debugging issues. I would suggest investing in a mutlimeter so you can test continuity and voltage. I also found "Practical Guide to Electronics for Inventors" to be very accessible and practical. I don't know why your circuit was shorting out though. Did you ever figure out exactly why the circuit was shutting down? Were wires exploding? Were the motors being fried? Also, did you ever get a sense for how long you can continuously run each of those vape pens? Do you also have ideas for continuously feeding the pens from a larger reservoir?

[@Atheynm]

Svetlana can always get away with pushing her merch because she’s so cute and hilarious about it.

[@KamuiCosplay]

Well it does keep the channel going.

[@neeneemartin5867]

Literally the only KZbinr that I haven't vetoed for their own ads. She's quick about it, and they aren't stupid expensive.

[@josete622]

I did this project for a smoking mask and it works just perfectly! Thanks a lot!!!

[@calikol1086]

never thought about a vaporizer for making smoke-effects. Awesome!

[@jimmymana3626]

Really cool. And so much easyer than it looks on a finished Cosplay

[@CoasterRob]

Finally a better use for a e cigarette that doesnt seriously effect your health 😁

[@stephanevarin6938]

Hi, To weld a wire on a piece of metal of this size requires a lot of heat so a larger soldering iron tip makes the task easier. Chrome or nikel plating must be scratched to give a grip to the solder, also uses flux, which will allow you to solder more easily. Have a good day!

[@paolof.6899]

Tig.. just buy a tig machine

[@Zomby_Woof]

@@paolof.6899 The spot welders made for building battery packs are cheap and pretty much idiot proof

[@waldemargoncalves7273]

Seus videos são incriveis. Muito obrigado por compartilhar seus conhecimentos!!!!

[@sewexcitedcosplay4109]

I love this! 💕 you inspire me to push myself with my own cosplay. Thanx for sharing all the cool cosplay secrets 😊

[@AvidchickProductions]

Thank you for another amazing video! I use one for my Maleficent cosplay and have 1 comment- the type of battery you use often makes a big difference in the smoke output. I use phone chargers so sometimes you have to do a little trial and error to find the one that works best :)

[@tonyoman5018]

I found this while looking for a teardown of the MicroFogger units, this was incredibly helpful and showed that I definitely need'nt pay 160 for something I can make for a couple bucks. Thank you very much!

[@RedProCat]

Really wonderful! It is a great job!

[@peytonhill3029]

Dude thank you so much for this tutorial. I’ve been looking for a good one for a while.

[@keithsintay5713]

"Time to cuddle the dog!" Awww. Nice.

[@jujithevampiregrandpa4868]

Woahhhh that’s crazy!!!! So small yet sooooo cool!!!!

[@jfrancis]

Like for subtle thumbnail alone. 👏

[@phillipchronister7035]

Very cool! I've been wanting to add a smoke effect to a diorama I'm working on and this will do the trick, thank you!

[@davidpinon2070]

You guys are the best!

[@akg69]

Thank you, I'm so going to try this, having thought about it for a while, and you've done it 👍. I'm going to try a bit extra, use a brushed motor esc, that will control the voltage to heater element plus would do the same for the motor too.. With you being better at Arduino than me, you could use the pwm on the Arduino to create pulsing or chimney effect. Also maybe add an led in the top, would light colour the smoke 😀. Keep up the excellent work ...

[@ghettokon]

Those 100 people don't have a life. Kamui is an awesome maker.

[@CharliePtheOG]

I was at a con not to long ago and they were selling your books. so ofcourse I had to buy one.

[@deathtrooper7104]

I’m so glad that I found this tutorial. I’ve been working on a cosplay mandalorian gauntlet but I couldn’t find a cheap way to make the flamethrower functional. Thanks

[@dianaprichards]

How’s it turn out?

[@Vowadude]

I am not planning to do any cosplay (sorry to say ;) ) But Watching you making your cosplay stuff make me happy and smile. I love your bright and happy attitude! You make me smile and happy! Thanks so much.

[@mapolarcraft1217]

This is great I was trying to think of how to get a smoking effect on a costume I was planing to make. Thank you. 😆👍

[@DarkXenith]

That is bloody awesome.

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

Thanks for the awesome fun video!! Your the best!

[@GwenShep]

I can't thank you enough for this, I've been trying to figure this out for ages for one of my costumes and you've made it look so easy! Going to give this a try for sure

[@spideyskeenscosplay1713]

I love your books and videos!! They are so helpful, I would be like a lost puppy in the world of Cosplay building if it were not for them!! SO THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I can't wait to build one of these fog machines!!

[@davetaylor2088]

Awesome and funny video as always. Thanks mate!

[@elizabethmeulenbelt2850]

You are a Saint! I needed this 3 years ago😮

[@imprezacabbit2309]

I’ve been looking for a good tutorial video on how to install a smoke unit (fog machine) in my O scale model train and this is the first one that has actually helped me since I have no clue on how to wire it

[@michaeljavert4635]

I'd suggest for the battery to use one of those recharge banks like they have for power on the go and use a USB connection. They charge, last a long time and if you know circuits you can make them produce more or less power.

[@MikeyDTries]

great video as always and just in case everyone missed it dont forget " BUY HER BOOKS " :)

[@wovenscrolls]

7:27 Running a vape for more than a few seconds can apparently overheat the coil since it's not made for prolonged use like a fog machine. The glass casing can overheat and crack or burst. Boiling hot vape juice can lead to bad burns. But enough of that... EXCELLENT VIDEO as always!:D

[@robertgarvin1460]

did this a few years ago in a MUCH less elegant way.. This makes me want to try again!

[@HypherNet]

Awesome. If you offset your + and - wires slightly, you can use a single piece of heat shrink and safe some time and bulk!

[@maelys989]

I love this video it is so useful! And your voice just make me smile you're very cheerful and that's what I really like! Could you explain what can you make with each thickness of EVA foam please? Thank you 😊

[@Maleus666]

Tá pegando fogo bicho!

[@troublewithweebles]

GEM OF THE INTERNET, you are.

[@Wrongway346]

Your the cutest thing ever !!!! When you pause between takes,,, it's very funny.... Mike

[@brick72]

Cool werde ich dieses Jahr für Halloween ausprobieren👍

[@phutran3406]

I love your tutorials so bad. I hope u would make more tutorials like these one. Also I'm your big fan

[@morganscott7480]

Girl, I friggin love you, your Corgies, and your videos 😍

[@snerttt]

1 part glycerine and 1 part propylene glycol is ideal for fog I've found. It lingers the longest, is the fastest pumping and thickest mixture I've found.

[@joakimengeset1851]

Thinking of how fun this would be to put in an instrument. Playing a clarinet solo and BAM smoke!

[@lasarith2]

Benny must be so proud.

[@muhammadbadrulamin7721]

I love all of your video, very very informative XD

[@ghostintoast7909]

Hi, I'm new here, I just wanted to thank you for the awesome work you do, I really love your cosplays and you're always so awesome. Keep going❤️💕❤️

[@bzihandthcrypthd5543]

Fogkk 😂😂 thanks for this beautiful tutorial i love youu kamuiii cosplay❣😉👌

[@PsiQss]

Ohh thanks a lot, I'm gonna need it for Nero's Red Queen from DMC4 :D

[@dasdovian7785]

These sort of projects make me miss RadioShack.

[@claybrd]

This will work wonders for my TF2 Sentry gun, thank you.

[@madladpjl]

great use for an e-cigarette

[@ShuTheIdiot]

Im getting one of your books for my birthday.

[@cMONoutdoors]

ive been building these for the past year non-stop thru etsy and every1 loves them

[@8BitLife69]

I've got to ask you, I just built one using the same 1.8ohm Kanger T2 and a 6v mini pump. Pump works fine on 9v battery to test. Attached the kanger to my bench power supply, gave it the required 3.7v, and it does jack and shit. I filled it with a 30% glycerin/70% distilled water fog juice mix not to the top, and warm air is coming out, but no fog. I tried attaching the kanger to a 9v battery as well thinking it needed more power, and still...warm air, no fog. I allowed the vape to sit filled for 30 minutes prior to giving it juice. Any idea?

[@cMONoutdoors]

@@8BitLife69 id try no less then a 50/50 mix of Vegetable Glycerine and Propylene Glycol ......dont use water to water down the glycerine

[@pufarinu]

thanks a lot. Great vid. !

[@Head2ToeTheatrical]

thanks, very educational

[@klompex100]

Looks good thank you for Uploading that danke its good for model Railways too

[@Xw3dn3sd4yX]

^.^ "Sol-der... soooolder... solder" Is there even a right way to pronounce it? That was a cute moment. Thank you! I've been looking for a simple way to pull this off given what I have available to me and this has been the simplest and most effective mini fogger i've seen!

[@AdudenamedKemp]

I followed your instructions, and it worked! Thanks! Took me a while to figure out that the thin wire (3:45) isn't commonly sold in big retail stores, at least not where I live in the USA. Had to order it on Amazon. I'm using this tool for a flesh-burning effect in a video. Fingers crossed it works!

[@ilgiztamindarov952]

Svetlana! According to ancient Russian religious beliefs, only the blue electrical tape is able to hold fixed parts firmly and reliably! : B

[@russrath3]

Thank you. In time for Halloween. Will be a great addition to my costume. 😁😁😁

[@dooziiie4540]

I’ve been waiting for this!!!

[@percivalsilversoul5567]

Thank You, Love You!! 😊!!!