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Photo Effects
Our lab consists of Photo Effects and Tutorials that will give your styling job and photo the best quality!
Ice Powder
A non-toxic and odorless high water absorption polymer used to simulate frost and ice. Fully biodegradable, it can be disposed of in the trash. It washes away with water and is non-irritating. Stability in dry form is indefinite.
Choose this product for the following situations:
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Frozen drinks
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Snow cones and sorbet
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Frost particles on beverages and frozen foods
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As a thickener with prop drinks such as smoothies and frappes which tend to de-emulsify after standing
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Can be used to make 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.
Description
Ice Powder
Size
6oz. (Makes 1.5 Gallons)
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. Safe to dispose of in the trash. Crystal Ice is non-irritating and its stability in its dry form is indefinite. Use Distilled water for best results.
Description
Crystal Ice (seen on left, pieces range 1/2" - 3/4", Makes 2 Gallons)
Large Crystal Ice (seen on right, pieces range 1" - 1 1/2" , Makes 2 Gallons)
Size
6oz.
6oz.
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 thicker than honey. You would want to use this product in the following situations:
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Water beads on a beverage or surface
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Spilled water or other translucent liquid
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Melted ice
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Melted plastic
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Artificial syrups, jams, gravies, toppings
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Wet coat on acrylic ice cubes
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Wet ring at the bottom of cold beverage containers
Description
Aqua Gel
Size
16oz.
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.
Description
Crystal Snow (Makes 3 Gallons)
Size
6oz.
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 a shard look. Use Distilled water for best results.
Description
Gel Cubes
Size
2oz.
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.
Size
2oz.
Description
Foam Booster Kit
Charcoal Briquettes
Illuminate our charcoals from behind and they appear red-hot!
Description
Charcoal Briquettes
Size
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2'' x 2''