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Steamy Wonder?

Does anyone use or have used a Steamy Wonder? Is it worth the $1,300?

Has anyone tried making their own steam canopy?

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Permalink Reply by Nadia Marshall on April 11, 2012 at 10:58pm

Hi Crystal... I love your steamy wonder design. Where did you get your wooden hoops from? I've been searching and searching for them but can't find any large enough (they seem to exist for drums and quilting but not much else?)

Thanks

Nadia

Crystal Dawn Suovanen said:

Well, I found that you don't need an expensive steam generator, when you can just use an kind of food steamer set on high. All steam generators are is heating water to it's boiling point to create steam, which is exactly what food steamers do and you can get them for $16.

Then all you need is three long dowels, a foot longer than your massage table, two wooden dowel hoops, cut in half, Velcro, tent cloth, needle and thread, mini fan, thermometer and some time. All this for less than $100 - $200. I don't know how they get away with charging so much for something so basic.

My preliminary mock-up:

They even charge $30 for their hanging apparatus, when all you need is a few hook eyes and string.

I'll be making a more detailed blueprint with actual dimensions and prices later.

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Permalink Reply by Tim Dilley on November 22, 2012 at 4:02pm

I want to thank everyone who has posted their comments. I have personally not been in a Steamy Wonder however that is exactly why I am going to do more research and also try to make my own first. I believe I can make one of a higher quality. I will let everyone know how it turns out. If anyone has more tips, please do share! Thank You!

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Permalink Reply by Patrice Roisman-Carter on February 10, 2013 at 12:41am

OK so tomorrow it's time to get out the sewing machine and supplies to make my own version of A steam canopy that doesn't look anything like the one made by steamy wonder. I will take pictures and keep a journal of how it's made and how it works. I've built structures for 3 day wood fires for ceramics and built homes for Habitat for Humanity, as well as sewing some pretty outrageous outfits and more. The biggest decision will be the material. I've climbed the Grand Tetons a few times so I know a bit about materials that will withstand moisture and mold........... I'll keep you all informed. I'm just tired of using flannel sheets and towels,

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Permalink Reply by Patrice Roisman-Carter on February 22, 2013 at 7:56am

Still trying to come up with the best material. I need a light weight tent material to hold in the heat, but don't want a bunch of large hot steam droplets falling on peoples bodies. I also found other materials for bends as large wood hopes were nowhere to be found..... Getting there slowly. If anyone wants photos please email me at thexashealingarts@gmail.com