Non-Sticky Cream PIe
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Topic: Non-Sticky Cream PIe
Posted By: Hard Road
Subject: Non-Sticky Cream PIe
Date Posted: 7/11/07 at 10:53am
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We need to prepare a cream pie which will be thrown in an actor's face at the end of Act I. While we can use a standard merangue - I'd like somehting that won't (1) stain the actor's clothing and (2) be easy to get our of her hair in time for Act II.
Any suggestions? I've thought o f using "No MOre Tears" shampoo - whipped into a foam but I was tols that it really isn't "No Tears" and does sting. |
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Posted By: Topper
Date Posted: 7/11/07 at 11:27am
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Shaving cream is another option. Since it is mostly soap, it won't stain clothing and can be quickly washed away for Act II. However, it will likely sting if it gets into the eyes. ------------- "None of us really grow up. All we ever do is learn how to behave in public." -- Keith Johnstone |
Posted By: Debflo
Date Posted: 7/11/07 at 1:29pm
| We've used shaving cream too. It worked very well, like Topper suggested. I don't know of anything that wouldn't sting if it gets in the eyes though. |
Posted By: neilfortin
Date Posted: 7/11/07 at 4:40pm
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I bet shaving cream would be the best option...what about egg whites try testing it out on a peice of cloth, to see if they would stain, i can only imagine that they would burn one's eyes less than shaving cream or at least wipe off the face easier ------------- Community Theater makes us smile |
Posted By: Gaafa
Date Posted: 7/11/07 at 9:29pm
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Shaving cream in the can is the best way to go for small amounts & as it is not soap, only fatty oils, lanolin & geletin, along with emusifiers. It won't sting as much or quickly as swoap, although by whisking the foam this does elevate stinging. Also you may need to add a small amount of gelitin or corn flour to sustain it over a period of time. Take it easy with the geletin as it can end up a rubbery texture & don't use paper plates as they will become soggy, if left standing.
(Cans of crazy foam purchased from joke shops & the like are total rubish)
For larger quanities of custard pie slosh, I'd use grated shaving Stix as a cheaper option. But you could end up with RSI unless you use an electric mixer. This was one of my first paid jobs back stage, when I was about 9 or 10 years old. It was hard work hand mixing buckets of foam, untill I woke up to using hot water to desolve the shaving stix & a bench drill with a paint stirer in the chuck.{ I think I was paid the princely sum of half a crown a performance, instead of the usual bottle of pop & a packet of crisps}
I doubt there would be any need to food colour the foam, if so be careful, as some colours may not wash out of clothes easily. ------------- Joe Western Gondawandaland turn right @ Perth. Hear the light & see the sound. Toi Toi Toi Chookas {{"chook [chicken] it is"} May you always play to a full house} |
Posted By: Topper
Date Posted: 7/11/07 at 10:58pm
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I wonder if extra-fluffy instant mashed potatoes would work? They would have the advantage of not melting.
That might be one heavy pie! ------------- "None of us really grow up. All we ever do is learn how to behave in public." -- Keith Johnstone |
Posted By: Gaafa
Date Posted: 7/12/07 at 4:29am
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They could always add grated cheese & grill!
Good thought though Topper, it would hold it's structure better & they could even sculpture the peaks.
 Or get some "Mushy Peas' & have a pie 'Floater' - it would taste great!  ------------- Joe Western Gondawandaland turn right @ Perth. Hear the light & see the sound. Toi Toi Toi Chookas {{"chook [chicken] it is"} May you always play to a full house} |