Snow Special Effects

Creating snow special effects is complicated; there are many snow products available, but there is an infinitely wider variety of snow.

We use products supplied by Snow Business, we've found they give great realism on their own or blended with real snow, and so far have worked in any application or environment.

We've a list here of special effects snow products, together with a little technique, and other 'snow' products used in creating volcanic or fire ash special effects.

Let us know if you are thinking about using a snow or ash effect, we'll be happy to discuss our approach!

Ground snow outdoors

• SnowCel paper snow
• Snow Ex Foam snow
• PowderFrost
• Snow Membrane
• Snow Blanket
• Polymer Snow

Ground snow indoors

• SnowCel
• Display Snow
• Plastic Snow
• Polymer Snow

Falling snow

• Dry foam snow
• SnowSticks
• Paper snow
• Tissue snow
• Starch snow
• Shredded polythene

Frost

• Light frost using PowderFrost
• Heavy frost using SnowCel (half size)
• Frost on glass can be achieved by using FrostSpray from a can or traditionally with a mix of beer and salts applied with a brush, both produce incredible looking effects.
• Magnesium Sulphate

Ice

• Frozen ponds, ice rivers, ice cavescan be created using white waxes.

Arctic Effects

• Blizzards use white waxes for frozen bodies and sets (can be applied to artistes too!).

Ash

• BlackCel
• GreyCel
• Moondust
• Black Display Snow
• Shredded Polylactide is a plastic made from plants and is fully biodegradable within 12 weeks. I used this product extensively on BBC's Krakatoa: The Last Days, filmed in South Africa and Madagascar on protected reserves and within conservation areas.

The majority of products mentioned are available from Snow Business. Contact Darcey Crownshaw or his team at Snow Business on +44 1453 840077.