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Topic: Non-Sticky Cream PIe
Posted: 7/11/07 at 10:53am

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: 7/11/07 at 11:27am

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.

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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.

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Posted: 7/11/07 at 4:40pm

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

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Posted: 7/11/07 at 9:29pm

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
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Posted: 7/11/07 at 10:58pm

I wonder if extra-fluffy instant mashed potatoes would work? They would have the advantage of not melting.

That might be one heavy pie!

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Posted: 7/12/07 at 4:29am

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}

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Hard Road Walk-On Joined: 7/11/07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Topic: Non-Sticky Cream PIe Posted: 7/11/07 at 10:53am
	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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Topper Celebrity Joined: 1/27/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 543	Posted: 7/11/07 at 11:27am
	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
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Debflo Star Joined: 6/06/07 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 60	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.
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neilfortin Celebrity Joined: 11/20/06 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 210	Posted: 7/11/07 at 4:40pm
	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
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Gaafa Celebrity Joined: 3/21/04 Location: Australia Online Status: Offline Posts: 1181	Posted: 7/11/07 at 9:29pm
	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}
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Topper Celebrity Joined: 1/27/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 543	Posted: 7/11/07 at 10:58pm
	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
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Gaafa Celebrity Joined: 3/21/04 Location: Australia Online Status: Offline Posts: 1181	Posted: 7/12/07 at 4:29am
	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}
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