DIY Fire poïs
aa This strand braiding is also called «scoubidou» very strong it’s the setup used by performers to make «dragons»
Equipment 88 88 88 88
2 Kevlar ropes 1 m 2 kevlar strands of 5 x 10 cm 1 chain of 40 cm 4 Wire of Kevlar 10 cm
Fire poi manufacturing tutorial directed by Thomas for Burncrewconcept.net
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88 Taking the two strands of kevlar, which mark the center. Then placed as shown below against, overlapping centers of the two strands. One strand thus makes a loop around the other.
88 Then take the chain and ridges pass in the middle by the loop. The ideal is then to find a ring, wire or other to keep the chain in this position (then suspend ...).
88 Take one of the four strands, and then let go on the strand next door, as shown in the picture.
88 Do the same with the strand on which you just passed, always maintaining good vertical chain.
88 The same with the third strand ...
88 The final strand is passed through the loop formed by the first strand, to obtain a symmetry as in the photo.
Fire poi manufacturing tutorial directed by Thomas for Burncrewconcept.net
88 Then tighten the knot by pulling the strands one by one.
88 Take a kevlar wicks, then wind there in the direction of the length of the vertical chain. The kevlar band should be as stuck as possible the basic node.
88 Keep the wick and wrapped with 2 wires of kevlar.
88 Then make a new node with the 4 strands ...
88 Tighten the knot, trying to wedge the Kevlar tape wound above.
88 Perform another node.
Fire poi manufacturing tutorial directed by Thomas for Burncrewconcept.net
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88 Then tighten it ...
88 Add a second band of Kevlar that will fly in the same way as for the first. Then hold also there with son Kevlar.
88 Final phase: tie knots as before, until all the rope is exhausted.
88 Your poi is now complete. You can wrap some tape on the ends of the strands to prevent fraying, waiting to ignite the poi.
88 Yet another perspective. It is possible to cut the wires protruding too. These strands naturally go away after a few enflammages.
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Fire poi manufacturing tutorial directed by Thomas for Burncrewconcept.net