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fire fan is a
fanA hand-held fan is an implement used to induce an airflow for the purpose of cooling or refreshing oneself. Any broad, flat surface waved back-and-forth will create a small airflow and therefore can be considered a rudimentary fan...
, typically made with three to six vanes tipped with
torchTorch can mean:*In Britain, very often, the type of portable electric light which in the USA is called a "flashlight"*In industry and construction, a small hand-held gas burner which makes a hot flame, usually fueled by oxygen and either acetylene or propane:**Blowtorch**Cutting torch**Welding...
es. Each fan is approximately 0,5 to 1 meter wide. They are used for
fire dancingFire dancing is a group of performance arts or disciplines that involve manipulation of objects on fire...
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Fire fans are not as popular as other props such as fire poi or fire staff, and are more dance-oriented. Poi and staff tend to be more juggling-oriented.
Two fire fans are held, one in each hand and swung around the body, creating patterns of fire.
For wicking, fans typically either have discrete torches on the end of each vane or a band of wicking running in an arc across the tips of the vanes.
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fire fan is a
fanA hand-held fan is an implement used to induce an airflow for the purpose of cooling or refreshing oneself. Any broad, flat surface waved back-and-forth will create a small airflow and therefore can be considered a rudimentary fan...
, typically made with three to six vanes tipped with
torchTorch can mean:*In Britain, very often, the type of portable electric light which in the USA is called a "flashlight"*In industry and construction, a small hand-held gas burner which makes a hot flame, usually fueled by oxygen and either acetylene or propane:**Blowtorch**Cutting torch**Welding...
es. Each fan is approximately 0,5 to 1 meter wide. They are used for
fire dancingFire dancing is a group of performance arts or disciplines that involve manipulation of objects on fire...
.
Fire fans are not as popular as other props such as fire poi or fire staff, and are more dance-oriented. Poi and staff tend to be more juggling-oriented.
Two fire fans are held, one in each hand and swung around the body, creating patterns of fire.
Types of fans
For wicking, fans typically either have discrete torches on the end of each vane or a band of wicking running in an arc across the tips of the vanes. In terms of construction, some hinge at the base (much like a traditional handheld fan), others are permanently in an open position.
Some are constructed with intricate patterns in their framework, but this is mostly ornamental as only the fire can be seen clearly when in use.
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