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DUST for film set

Fri, 8 Dec 2006, 11:24 am

theatresets11 posts in thread

Hi all. I would like to get an advice from you... I need to make a set for a film, where the interior looks dusty. I was thinking how to make a fake dust that would settle let's say on table? Does any of you have an idea how to make it realistic? Thanks in advance!!! Irma

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About Talc

Fri, 8 Dec 2006, 12:50 pm

Talc is white, sure. From a distance is can be hard to tell though. I am not suggesting talc to be used in such quantities as to LOOK Like dust but spcifically located to give the feel of Dust Flying, like on a seat cushion or if someone blows on a desktop/book. As for getting rid of, I have used talc many times in my hair to grey it up just a little and it comes out OK. It's not the best way to 'grey up' but when on a tight budget...

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Jeff Watkins
Perth based Actor/Performer
who can also sing and dance
Fight/Sword Choreographer
Virgin Director
UPstageWA Rep

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Thread (11 posts)

DUST for film set— theatresets8 Dec 2006

Dry Brushing— Labrug8 Dec 2006
- dust— theatresets8 Dec 2006
  - About Talc— Labrug8 Dec 2006
    - Real Talc is colourless and— Logos8 Dec 2006
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        And there you have it.— Labrug8 Dec 2006
talc— theatresets8 Dec 2006
- Ashy Prospects— Labrug8 Dec 2006
dust— theatresets14 Dec 2006
- Well Done— Labrug14 Dec 2006
Cool!— Logos14 Dec 2006

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