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stacked rolls of pure kevlar flat wick in a variety of widths
closeup of assembled dragon staff and contact staff combo kit
6 individual kevlar fire spokes stacked on top of each other
full shot of a star shaped fire rope dart made of kevlar and technora
full shot of a pair of flower shaped fire fans that have large russian grip rings
stacked rolls of pure kevlar flat wick in a variety of widths
closeup of assembled dragon staff and contact staff combo kit
6 individual kevlar fire spokes stacked on top of each other
full shot of a star shaped fire rope dart made of kevlar and technora
full shot of a pair of flower shaped fire fans that have large russian grip rings

Pure Kevlar Flat Wick (1/8″ Thick)

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This flat wick is made from pure para-aramid fiber, commonly referred to as Kevlar within the fire spinning community. At 1/8″ (3mm) thick and available in multiple widths, it’s suitable for everything from re-wicking existing props to building custom fire equipment from scratch.

Unlike many lower-cost wicks that blend Kevlar and fiberglass, our wick contains no fiberglass. While fiberglass blends can offer slightly higher heat resistance, pure Kevlar provides better abrasion resistance and eliminates concerns about fiberglass fibers becoming exposed through regular use. For this reason, pure Kevlar wick is generally preferred for fire eating torches and fire fleshing tools, where avoiding fiberglass exposure is especially important. The result is a durable, performer-friendly wick trusted by fire spinners, fire eaters, and fire performers around the world.

Please be sure to fully read the following resources before using any fire equipment:

Fire Safety Guide

Safety Disclaimer

This flat wick is made from pure para-aramid fiber, commonly referred to as Kevlar within the fire spinning community. At 1/8″ (3mm) thick and available in multiple widths, it’s suitable for everything from re-wicking existing props to building custom fire equipment from scratch.

Unlike many lower-cost wicks that blend Kevlar and fiberglass, our wick contains no fiberglass. While fiberglass blends can offer slightly higher heat resistance, pure Kevlar provides better abrasion resistance and eliminates concerns about fiberglass fibers becoming exposed through regular use. For this reason, pure Kevlar wick is generally preferred for fire eating torches and fire fleshing tools, where avoiding fiberglass exposure is especially important. The result is a durable, performer-friendly wick trusted by fire spinners, fire eaters, and fire performers around the world.

Please be sure to fully read the following resources before using any fire equipment:

Fire Safety Guide

Safety Disclaimer

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Flow toys are props and tools used in flow arts, which is a movement based art-form that involves object manipulation. Flow props are extensions of your body and tools for self expression.

Despite being called “toys”, flow toys are meant for everyone and you will find that a majority of flow artists are actually adults! Contemporary flow arts include many modalities like dance, martial arts, or just “free-flow.”

The best flow toy to start with is the one that you’re most excited to learn. Although some props might be more difficult to learn than others, this differs greatly from one person to another. We found that the more excited you are to learn a specific prop, the more likely you will be to practice and learn quickly.

Stick props like dragon staff, contact staff, or spin staff can be easier for some since its a more static prop that you can hold onto. Rope props like poi and rope dart require more plane control at the beginning but are also much easier to travel with. Others like flow stars and pixel whips have their own kind of movements that don’t really fall into the other two categories we mentioned. But they’re super popular for ravers and festival goers!

We have a feeling you’ll end up owning more than one type of prop though so regardless of what your friend thinks is the best flow toy to start with, just get whatever you’re most excited to learn!

Fire dancing carries some inherent risks, but if you follow all of our fire safety instructions the risks are very avoidable. We recommend feeling super comfortable with a flow toy before lighting it on fire for the first time.

If you’re new to flow arts, we also recommend getting a daytime practice prop (or even LED prop) since you might be dropping your flow toy a lot when you’re first learning. The Kevlar on fire props can deteriorate much more quickly from repetitive drops, so practice props are ideal to keep them safe.

We have fire, LED, and daytime versions of most of our main props. Even if you can only afford one version and end up starting with a fire prop, they can be protected with wick covers. No matter what type you have, we recommend practicing on soft ground like grass to protect them as much as possible.

After you read the fire safety guide linked above and before lighting up you fire tool, please also read through our safety disclaimer.

We ship our products Monday-Friday from Los Angeles, CA, USA. Many of our listed products are ready-to-ship unless we have to assemble them, which can add a day or two to process. That being said, we ship out orders in the order they are placed within 1-2 business days (with some exceptions like holiday seasons). 

Once shipped, we use USPS for orders in the USA and usually UPS for all international orders. Ground shipping in the US usually takes about 3-5 business days from shipping date, while priority shipping can be between 1-3 business days from shipping date. These are estimations and not guarantees as USPS might have delays, but reach out to us if you are looking for more specific time frames!

We can’t promise any specific shipping timeframes for international delivery as customs can cause many unforeseen delays.

Of course! We’re just a text, email, or DM away from being able to answer any question you have. All of our contact details can be found here or you can scroll down to find the buttons in our footer. We’re active on social media too so we are pretty easy to get a hold of!

Kevlar wicking is soaked in fuel and is the foundation of fire props. Although it’s not the only material used worldwide as wicking, it is the best option. We don’t recommend other materials such as ceramic for fire props because of safety issues involved.

Kevlar comes in tape wick (aka flat wick) and rope wick. Flat wick is used for sushi roll / barrel wicks, and rope wick is generally used for knotted wick props. Flat wick props are generally easier to rewick with screws or sewing, whereas knotted wick props require some knowledge on knotting and safely sealing the ends so that the wicks don’t unravel.

Both flat wick and knotted wick props are durable, although it’s generally recommended to practice on soft grounds to avoid damaging the wick. It is also now more common to see props made by knotting flat wick instead of rope wick, which adds to more variety in the types of knots scene in the fire-spinning world.