HOW TO: Steel Wool Photography

Alex explains and demonstrates the unique art of steel wool photography, which captures eye-catching, fire-like images. This is a very easy photography project that can be accomplished using household items.

SUPPLIES:
You can use any lighter or a 9-volt battery to light the steel wool.

If you attempt this, please do so responsibly and in an open area. It's definitely a good idea to wear a hat and long sleeves to protect yourself from burns.

[snarkievlogs]

mine turned out really well but i forgot to detach my dog from it's leash first

[Lance-tqxp]

If you randomly splash gasoline on the ground where you are standing, it adds a nice effect.

[Bigearn]

Mine turned out to be a disaster.  Maybe next time I'll "take it outside" like the fireman told me.  Something like you did.

[zackblaisdell]

I love that by every picture you put the gear and settings you were using

[Arruda]

thanks for the artists that help others and make great

[ben]

Literally saw this video monday night, next day got the supplies and uploaded my video :)

[itstheBMAC]

So cool! Definitely going to try this! Thanks!

[joerank]

My dad thought I was watching porn when he goes uh uh uh

[yangelisha]

Watched this long time ago, but gonna rewatch it again because it’s on my recommended

[miniclip]

That was a satisfying "Let's go outside!" Haha keep up the good work!

[ManCrafting]

That’s great info. Thanks. We are going to give it a shot.

[shawnhodder]

Very cool tutorial and demonstration Alex.

[steveapplebaugh]

sweet! I know my students will want to do it -- I am nervous….. they're 5th graders!

[xAZBAMFx]

Great video, awesome how-to. Thank you for taking the time to post this.

[VicInvades]

ISO 200, SHUTTER SPEED 30, F/22 YOU'LL GET THE BEST SHOT THERE.

[adamdevor]

cool video and pics! Did you try standing on a box or ladder for higher elevation so that you get a more uniform shape from the sparks?

[willisANDsamz]

This is so awesome, I'll definitely have to give it a go sometime!

[emanuel]

Hello Alex or someone who can answer me. On 2:01 picture, the vision was so damn awesome. How did you get that brigtness effect even tho theres no light out there? Is that the setting of ur reflex? do most of reflex has a function of that? Need answer.

[urbexdrw]

I'm going to try it tomorrow, thank you man, you're awesome.

[kasperstenbom]

Wow!! That first one looked amazing! The other's too! But dude, for the first time that looked crazy good!! 😄