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Action shot of performing using fire sword with lycopodium powder
Action shot of performing using fire sword with lycopodium powder
Action shot of performing using fire sword with lycopodium powder
Action shot of performing using fire sword with lycopodium powder
Action shot of performing using fire sword with lycopodium powder
Action shot of performing using fire sword with lycopodium powder
Action shot of performing using fire sword with lycopodium powder
Action shot of performing using fire sword with lycopodium powder

Hollow Lycopodium Fire Sword

$120

  • Lycopodium powder is not included and is not currently sold by Bonobo Flow
  • The Flow Sparks add-on is designed for use on the wick, not inside the tubing

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The Lycopodium Fire Show Sword is a specialized performance prop designed to create large fire trails using lycopodium powder, also known as club moss or ground pine. Its hollow construction allows powder stored inside the prop to be released through the wicked end during downward swings, creating a dramatic burst of flame as the airborne powder ignites.

Lycopodium powder is not included and is not currently sold by Bonobo Flow. You will need to source lycopodium separately to produce the intended powder effect. The optional Flow Sparks add-on is designed for use on the wick and is not a replacement for lycopodium powder inside the hollow body.

Designed for Lycopodium Fire Effects

The hollow aluminum body acts as a reservoir for lycopodium powder. Powder can be loaded through the open tip using a funnel or similar tool, then released during performance by swinging the prop downward. As the fine powder passes through the flame and disperses into the air, it creates the characteristic fire trail associated with lycopodium effects.

This is a specialized fire effect intended for experienced fire performers. Lycopodium powder can create a rapid flame effect when dispersed into the air, so proper handling, spacing, and fire safety procedures are particularly important.

Built for Fire Performance

The body is constructed from strong 7075 aluminum and wrapped with pure Kevlar tube wick along the upper section. A silicone tape grip provides a comfortable gripping surface, while a large silicone heat shield helps reduce radiant heat reaching the hand during use.

Using the Lycopodium Fire Show Sword

  • Load the Lycopodium Powder: Use a funnel or similar tool to fill the hollow body with lycopodium powder through the tip.
  • Keep the Opening Closed While Fueling: Hold the end closed while applying fuel to the wick so powder does not escape.
  • Leave the Tip Unfueled: Leave approximately the top 1/2 inch (13 mm) of wick unfueled to help prevent fuel from reaching and clumping the powder.
  • Keep It Upright: Keep the prop upright after ignition until you are ready to produce the effect.
  • Release the Powder: A controlled downward swing releases powder through the flame, producing the fire trail.
  • Extra Sparks: Flow Sparks can be applied to the wick to add sparkling effects to your performance. They are intended primarily for use on the wick, not as a substitute for lycopodium powder inside the hollow tube.

Fire Safety

Lycopodium effects require additional precautions beyond normal fire prop use because finely dispersed combustible powder can ignite rapidly. This prop is intended for experienced fire performers working in an appropriate performance environment with adequate clearance, extinguishing equipment, and a trained fire safety present.

Before using this prop, read our Fire Safety for Flow Arts guide, Fire Prop Maintenance Guide, and Safety Disclaimer.

It’s a fire prop that throws clouds of burning powder. This is very much the “know what you’re doing first” section of the catalog.

Specs

  • Body Material: 7075 aluminum
  • Body Diameter: 7/8 inch (22mm) OD
  • Wicked Diameter: Approximately 1.25 inch (32mm) OD
  • Total Length: Approximately 40 inch (100cm)
  • Total Wicked Length: Approximately 24.5 inch (62cm)
  • Crimped Tubing Length: Approximately 3 inch (76mm)
  • Handle Length: Approximately 12.5 inch (32cm)
  • Wick Material: Pure Kevlar tube wick along body, 2 inch x 1/8 inch (50mm x 3mm) flat wick at the tip
  • Grip: Silicone tape
  • Heat Shield: 3.95 inch (100mm) silicone disc
  • Weight: Approximately 18.4 oz (522g)
  • Effects Powder: Lycopodium powder

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The Lycopodium Fire Show Sword is a specialized performance prop designed to create large fire trails using lycopodium powder, also known as club moss or ground pine. Its hollow construction allows powder stored inside the prop to be released through the wicked end during downward swings, creating a dramatic burst of flame as the airborne powder ignites.

Lycopodium powder is not included and is not currently sold by Bonobo Flow. You will need to source lycopodium separately to produce the intended powder effect. The optional Flow Sparks add-on is designed for use on the wick and is not a replacement for lycopodium powder inside the hollow body.

Designed for Lycopodium Fire Effects

The hollow aluminum body acts as a reservoir for lycopodium powder. Powder can be loaded through the open tip using a funnel or similar tool, then released during performance by swinging the prop downward. As the fine powder passes through the flame and disperses into the air, it creates the characteristic fire trail associated with lycopodium effects.

This is a specialized fire effect intended for experienced fire performers. Lycopodium powder can create a rapid flame effect when dispersed into the air, so proper handling, spacing, and fire safety procedures are particularly important.

Built for Fire Performance

The body is constructed from strong 7075 aluminum and wrapped with pure Kevlar tube wick along the upper section. A silicone tape grip provides a comfortable gripping surface, while a large silicone heat shield helps reduce radiant heat reaching the hand during use.

Using the Lycopodium Fire Show Sword

  • Load the Lycopodium Powder: Use a funnel or similar tool to fill the hollow body with lycopodium powder through the tip.
  • Keep the Opening Closed While Fueling: Hold the end closed while applying fuel to the wick so powder does not escape.
  • Leave the Tip Unfueled: Leave approximately the top 1/2 inch (13 mm) of wick unfueled to help prevent fuel from reaching and clumping the powder.
  • Keep It Upright: Keep the prop upright after ignition until you are ready to produce the effect.
  • Release the Powder: A controlled downward swing releases powder through the flame, producing the fire trail.
  • Extra Sparks: Flow Sparks can be applied to the wick to add sparkling effects to your performance. They are intended primarily for use on the wick, not as a substitute for lycopodium powder inside the hollow tube.

Fire Safety

Lycopodium effects require additional precautions beyond normal fire prop use because finely dispersed combustible powder can ignite rapidly. This prop is intended for experienced fire performers working in an appropriate performance environment with adequate clearance, extinguishing equipment, and a trained fire safety present.

Before using this prop, read our Fire Safety for Flow Arts guide, Fire Prop Maintenance Guide, and Safety Disclaimer.

It’s a fire prop that throws clouds of burning powder. This is very much the “know what you’re doing first” section of the catalog.

Specs

  • Body Material: 7075 aluminum
  • Body Diameter: 7/8 inch (22mm) OD
  • Wicked Diameter: Approximately 1.25 inch (32mm) OD
  • Total Length: Approximately 40 inch (100cm)
  • Total Wicked Length: Approximately 24.5 inch (62cm)
  • Crimped Tubing Length: Approximately 3 inch (76mm)
  • Handle Length: Approximately 12.5 inch (32cm)
  • Wick Material: Pure Kevlar tube wick along body, 2 inch x 1/8 inch (50mm x 3mm) flat wick at the tip
  • Grip: Silicone tape
  • Heat Shield: 3.95 inch (100mm) silicone disc
  • Weight: Approximately 18.4 oz (522g)
  • Effects Powder: Lycopodium powder

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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.

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