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Ice Powder

A non-toxic and odorless high water absorption polymer used to simulate frost and ice. Fully biodegradable, it can be disposed of readily through the sewer. It washes away with water and is non-irritations. Stability in dry form is indefinite.

Choose this product for the following situations:

  • Frozen drinks
  • Snow cones and sorbet
  • Frost particles on beverages and frozen foods
  • As a thickener with prop drinks such as smoothies and frappes which tend to demulsify after standing and throwable snowballs.

    Ice Powder has the ability to cling to bottles, cans and foods. It will stay put for hours under hot studio lights and will be endlessly adjustable.

    Use Distilled water for best results.

    89-410 Ice Powder 6oz. (Makes 1.5 Gallons) 37.00 ea.
    09-410 Ice Powder 16oz. (Makes 4 Gallons) 90.00 ea.

     

    Crystal Ice

    An aqueous, high water absorption polymer used to simulate crushed and cracked ice. Its resemblance to real ice is striking. It is supplied in granular form to which water is added in varying amounts. The material produced is gelatinous to the touch, but appears crisp and cool.

    You would choose this product for any shoot that calls for a large amount of crushed ice, but it is not recommended for use in beverages. In that situation our Soft Floating Ice is better. Crystal Ice is long lasting and is not affected by hot studio lights. It is also completely non-toxic, odorless, and biodegradable. Dispose of through the sewer. Crystal Ice is non-irritating and its stability in its dry form is indefinite.

    Use Distilled water for best results.

    89-430 89-430 Crystal Ice (seen on left, pieces range 1/2" - 3/4", Makes 2 Gallons) 6oz. 37.00 ea.
    05-430 Lg Crystal Ice (seen on right, pieces range 1" - 11/2" , Makes 2 Gallons) 6oz. 37.00 ea.

     

    Aqua Gel

    This is the thickest, clearest, water-based fluid available. Aqua Gel can be styled into rivulets and drops. It applies easily to beverage containers to give a natural, refreshing look. Aqua Gel is also easily dyed with food dyes. Consistency is similar to maple syrup, but thicker.

    You would want to use this product in the following situations:

  • Water beads on a beverage or surface
  • Spilled water or other translucent liquid
  • Melted ice
  • Melted plastic
  • Artificial syrups, jams, gravies, toppings
  • Wet coat on acrylic ice cubes
  • Wet ring at the bottom of cold beverage containers

    89-420 Aqua Gel 16oz. 37.00 ea.

     

    Poly Gel

    A viscous water substitute. This crystal-clear gel-like substance will retain shapes to resemble small waves or disturbances in the surface of water. In conjunction with our acrylic cubes, icicles and ice blocks, you can make a product look "frozen in". Also use with our acrylic splashes and pours as fill-in. In addition, Poly Gel will hold bubbles (just puff them in with a straw) for a very effective boiling-water or carbonated look. Consistency is similar to hair-gel.

    90-610 Poly Gel 16oz. 40.00 ea.

     

    Crystal Snow

    Used to create sparkling artificial snow. Use Crystal Snow in photography, display and centerpieces. Ideal for close ups of snow. It is long lasting, non-toxic and non-flammable. Crystal Snow is highly realistic looking. Can hold footprints and other tracks.

    Use Distilled water for best results.

    05-460 Crystal Snow (Makes 3 Gallons) 6oz. 25.00 ea.

     

    Gel Cubes

    This product is great for creating crystal clear beds of ice. Not recommended for use in liquids or drinks as they will disappear. In that situation our Soft Floating Ice is better. They grow over 2" in size and can be broken with your fingers or shaved with a blade for more of a shard look.

    Use Distilled water for best results.

    07-100 Gel Cubes 2oz. 20.00 ea.

     

    Foam Booster

    A great foam enhancer for beverages. It keeps beer at attention under hot lights. It takes an ordinary warm beer and gives it a fresh-poured look that lasts and lasts.

    Use actual beer, not water with the Foam Booster to activate a full head of foam.

    90-660 Foam Booster Kit 2oz. 40.00 ea.
    08-660 Foam Booster (Refill Bottle Only) 2oz. 32.00 ea

     

    Charcoal Briquettes

    Illuminate our charcoals from behind and they appear red-hot! Available for rent and purchase.

     

    94-870 Charcoal Briquettes 20.00 ea. 7.00 ea. per day

     

    Fuller's Earth

    A fine, light gray prop dust. Indispensable for adding realism to cobwebs and many other uses.

    Please wear mask and gloves when handling this product. Do not breathe in.

    90-750 Fuller's Earth 1LB Bag 10.00 ea.

     

    Quick Thick Food Thickner

    Thicken any sauce, gravy, water, salad dressing, jelly or any liquids containing oil & water or vinegar and acid filled sauces that normally separate. Keep spaghetti noodles or other pasta from drying out under the lights. Can also be used to glisten meat and cut fruit.

    20-030 Quick Thick 2oz. 10.00 ea.

     

    E-Z Cheese

    Brush onto melted cheese to keep it looking fresh under hot lights.

    Product is TOXIC - Do Not Eat or Eat Products you Apply with. Not For Consumption.

    09-100 E-Z Cheese 5oz. 12.00

     

    Maillose

    A patented food grade, edible coloring solution. Mailose may be used on any food that requires browning by means of using HEAT to activate it.

    You can use it to brown the following but not limited to

  • Cheese
  • Meat
  • Pie Crust
  • Bread
  • Vegetables

    09-110 Maillose 5oz. .25.00

     

    DISCLAIMER! DO NOT TAKE ANY OF OUR PRODUCTS INTERNALLY. KEEP AWAY FROM EYES. IF PRODUCT GETS IN EYES, FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND PETS. SOME PRODUCTS ARE SLIPPERY WHEN WET. SWEEP UP SPILLS IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT FLUSH DOWN DRAIN. DISPOSE IN TRASH CONTAINER.