As members of Burning Man’s Fire Arts Safety Team, DaveX and Eric Smith are combined experts in the fields of pyrotechics and flame effects. Together, Smith, chief inspector for the state of Nevada LP ...

Discover how to create a breathtaking Balrog vs Elven warrior diorama inspired by Tolkien's Lord of the Rings universe. This in-depth crafting tutorial guides you step-by-step through wire armature ...

Lighting is just as crucial for creating an ambiance as decor, and few things create a romantic and alluring mood as well as a flickering fire. Of course, keeping an open flame going inside your home ...

LED candles are a safer, simpler alternative to real ones, but not all look especially convincing. When shopping for the best flameless candles, flame-effect makes or breaks the overall aesthetic. Low ...

For years, movie effects wizards have been on a quest for photo-real digital fire. The team at Industrial Light & Magic believes it has found it with its work on M. Night Shyamalan’s “The Last ...

These are the most common options, as they tend to be the most versatile and longest lasting. They consume little energy, and offer realistic-looking flames. They’re not the best for providing light, ...