Wick
K2 KEVLAR(R) Knitted Rope Wick
Burning Passion K2 knitted ropes are a blend of KEVLAR(R) and fiberglass. Fiberglass gives the rope its high-temperature resistant properties, and KEVLAR(R) adding its tensile-strength characteristics. This rope is very sponge-like and it will absorb a lot of fuel and burn longer than other kevlar ropes. However, it is very loose, light weight and stretchy and it does not hold it’s form as well as fiberglass/aramid filled kevlar rope. This rope is not ideal for making props like snakes or monkey fists because of these properties, but it makes it very useful for static props or experimentation.
Sold as continuous length, priced per foot.
1/8 inch (3.2 mm) is $.35 per foot
1/4 inch (6.4 mm) is $.55 per foot
3/8 inch (9.5 mm) is $.80 per foot
1/2 inch (12.7 mm) is $1.00 per foot
K1 KEVLAR(R) Braided Rope Wick (Fiberglass Core)
Burning Passion K1 KEVLAR (R) Fiberglass Core Braided ropes have a blended KEVLAR(R) and fiberglass braid with a twisted fiberglass core sheathed within. This style of kevlar rope is the most popular rope used by fire-dancers today since it is ideal for high-heat low-tension applications. This rope is perfect for making monkey fists, snakes or any sort of prop that requires a braid/weave. It holds its shape well, has a nice hefty weight to it, and it has a nice burn time.
Sold as continuous length, priced per foot.
1/4 Inch (6.4 mm) is $.60 per foot
3/8 Inch (9.5 mm) is $1.20 per foot
1/2 Inch (12.7 mm) is $1.85 per foot
5/8 Inch (15.9 mm) is $2.35 per foot
3/4 Inch (19 mm) is $2.85 per foot
1 Inch (25.4 mm) is $4.60 per foot
K2 KEVLAR(R) Tape Wick, 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) thick
Burning Passion KEVLAR(R) tape wick is widely used in the construction of fire gear. Our wick is a blend of aramid material (e.g., KEVLAR(R)) and fiberglass. We aim to have the lowest price of wick per foot over our competitors. This blend tends to outlast other blends of wick when it comes to exposure to hot metal hardware components like screws, washers, pins, bolts, etc. One interesting thing to note about the construction of this blend of wick is that after you make a cut, there is a strand that will unravel the wick if you pull on it. It is a good idea to tape up the ends of the wick after you cut it to ensure that it does not unravel.
The 4 in. wide wick is made of two 4 in. (10.2 cm) wide, 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) thick wick pieces sewn together with Teflon-coated fiberglass on the sides. The 4 in. (10.2 cm) wide wick opens up like a tube in the middle because of this construction. You can see how it appears different in our image of the different sizes. All other sizes are solid and do not separate if you open it up in the middle like the 4 in. (10.2 cm) wide wick.
Sold as continuous length, priced per foot.
1 inch (2.54 cm) is $.85 per foot.
1.5 inch (3.81 cm) is $1.30 per foot.
2 inch (5.08 cm) is $1.70 per foot.
2.5 inch (6.35 cm) is $2.50 per foot.
3 inch (7.62 cm) is $2.55 per foot.
4 inch (10.2 cm) is $3.80 per foot.