I want to second the oily deposit. We had
them used in our building for a New Year’s Eve party just a few months
ago. It is possible that a safe alternative is available, but I don’t yet
know of it. If someone DOES find one, please let me know. Due to the nature of
our building, we are not going to win the battle on “no smoke machines,”
at least in certain areas.
If you are told the smoke is harmless,
read the MSDS. It will tell you what is in the mixture, mineral oil or
whatever. You have to receive the MSDS if you ask for it, under law.
Lisa
Lisa Shockley, Curatorial Specialist, 3-D Collections
Union Station/Kansas City Museum
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Alexandra,
It has been my experience that the
fog/smoke machines that use “smoke fluid” tend to deposit an oily
residue on surface. It has been a while since I used one though, so technology
might have improved. Dry ice or some other technology may do the trick.
Greg Jackson
Pottsgrove Manor Historic Site
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And another question...
I am looking for thoughts by conservation and
Any insight would be much appreciated.
Thank you again,
Alexandra
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