All petroleum fuels are toxic to plant and animal life. This includes Kerosene, lamp oil, naphtha, Coleman Camp Fuel, etc. If it's flammable enough to be worth dipping your wicks into, it's toxic. One tablespoon of fuel can contaminate a small frog pond! Here are some tips for minimizing fuel spillage:

1) Use a large, sturdy dipping can, such as a restaurant sized coffee can. Always put the lid back on when you're finished dipping. For convenience, use the can as a carrying case for your poi. Don't use small, unsteady containers, such as plastic bottles with the tops cut off. They will eventually get knocked over. It's also a good idea to buy a large, sturdy bin for transporting and storing fuel and tools.

2) Place the dipping can on a pan or tarp (not shown: we knew we'd forgotten something).

We think fire spinning is a beautiful art, but we want to be clear: this is a poi site, not a fire spinning site. It's like juggling. You can juggle fire, yes. It can be a great performance, yes. But it's not the only reason people juggle...