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-The Scot- Special user 726 Posts |
How? I am using the method McBride teaches on his magic on stage video, but he doesn't mention exactly how they are sewn together? Can anyone explain?
Many thanks, Kevin W |
hugmagic Inner circle 7655 Posts |
On mine, I just run a loose stitch through the silks so if I ever need to replace one I could. I never have had to replace one but maybe that helps clarify what Jeff is doing.
The outer silk is the one that takes all the strain and that is one I have reinforced and beefed up. Hope this helps. Sewing the silks together loosely allows you fold them up easier and keeps them from falling on the floor during the production.
Richard E. Hughes, Hughes Magic Inc., 352 N. Prospect St., Ravenna, OH 44266 (330)296-4023
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Paul G New user 76 Posts |
Is any particular weight (4 or 8 momme) silk preferable?
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-The Scot- Special user 726 Posts |
The thinner the silks the slower the fountain will open... Do you want a very slow blossom or quite a quick one?
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hugmagic Inner circle 7655 Posts |
Scot is correct in the weight of the silks. I am remaking Dale Salwak set right now in 6 momme.
The thinner the silk the less the spring in it. If you are doing a lot of repeat shows close behind one another I would go with 6 momme. Otherwise, I use 8 momme and fold it up two or three days ahead of time and let it set. The silk gets tired and opens more slowly.. I would neve use 4mm as it will simply wear out too fast. Actually, I only 5 mm on silk to cane. 6mm has a decent weave and will hold up much better than anything lighter.
Richard E. Hughes, Hughes Magic Inc., 352 N. Prospect St., Ravenna, OH 44266 (330)296-4023
www.hughesmagic.com email-hugmagic@raex.com Write direct as I will be turning off my PM's. |
Bob Sanders Grammar Supervisor Magic Valley Ranch, Clanton, Alabama 20504 Posts |
Oddly, Tony Slydini (a tailor by trade) taught us NOT to sew the silk together for making Silk Fountains. (He also gave us the core from a roll of toilet paper for making them!) Tony liked scattering silks on the floor.
I cheat! Like Jeff and others, I like for the silks to stay together. Often the outside bottom silk also has a loop of ribbon and a button on it sewn through the stack of silks. The sewing is nothing complicated but I do recommend using carpet thread. It is nearly as strong as silk. Regular cotton thread doesn't come close to the strength of silk. Surprise! I never use anything but 5 momme silk. But get the good stuff! Momme is a measure of mass and not quality. |
Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts |
Even though Slydini called his a silk fountain, it was a totally different trick to the eyes of the onlookers. As Bob Sanders mentions, the silks dropped to the floor instead of opening like flower pedals.
His method was to use a condom as the gimmick. |
hugmagic Inner circle 7655 Posts |
Or a Lady's hose.
Richard E. Hughes, Hughes Magic Inc., 352 N. Prospect St., Ravenna, OH 44266 (330)296-4023
www.hughesmagic.com email-hugmagic@raex.com Write direct as I will be turning off my PM's. |
mtpascoe Inner circle 1932 Posts |
Instead of sewing mine together, I took a tie pin and tacked in the center. This way I could add or take away silks that got worn out without cutting the string. Also, I would grip the pin as I opened up the fountain.
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hugmagic Inner circle 7655 Posts |
Bill Brewe made his with a large horse blanket safety pin with a big button epoxyed to it. When I got my first fountain from Bill, I used it that way for awhile but quickly realized the pin was doing much more damage than a couple of threads would.
If a fountain is made properly, the only strain is on the very outer silk. The rest of them are just tacked to it. Richard
Richard E. Hughes, Hughes Magic Inc., 352 N. Prospect St., Ravenna, OH 44266 (330)296-4023
www.hughesmagic.com email-hugmagic@raex.com Write direct as I will be turning off my PM's. |
Bob Sanders Grammar Supervisor Magic Valley Ranch, Clanton, Alabama 20504 Posts |
"How to make silk fountains" is one of the most asked questions at my silk lectures. It is a great investment in your act. What ever method you use, tacking the stack together will save you hours of frustration. Simply keeping the color order is priceless.
Once you start using silk fountains, you will find many ways to customize the prop for team or theme colors, sizes and time slots. Having them ready to go gives you lots of options. Rarely will you unstitch one you have made. |
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