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Artificial Snow & Ice

Thomas FX manufactures and distributes its Patented Sno FX ™ biodegradable snow flakes to film and television productions in more than 80 countries, directly, and through a growing network of International Dealers.

Colored Snow

Thomas FX Patented custom colored Biodegradable Sno FX ™ is prized by film producers, special effects coordinators everywhere.

Volcanic Ash Effects

Patented Thomas FX BIO-ASH ™ artificial volcanic ash effects are unique in the world! Biodegradable, environmentally friendly, non-toxic, non-static, easy to use, and easy to clean up.

Digi Flakes^{Â® Patent Pending}

Chroma keyed DIGI FLAKES ^® become whatever element the script demands: Fire, Lava, Water, Rocks, Alien Bugs, etc.

Breakaway Glass

Thomas FX manufactures and distributes an extensive selection of safe high-quality special effects breakaway glass for impactful film and television production.

Fog Haze & Smoke

Call Thomas FX first for superior Special Effects Fog Haze and Smoke FX production supplies. We also sell a wide range of Fog and Haze machines and Fluids from well-known manufacturers.

Set Dec & Props

Film, Television and Entertainment professionals understand the impact of experiential props, professional set decoration and production supplies.

Pyrotechnics

Thomas FX is a leading supplier of pyrotechnic devices, blasting supplies, pyrotechnic equipment, non-toxic colored smoke, and smoke grenades.

Special Effects Equipment

We are a trusted supplier of special effects equipment for film and event productions. Visit us for top quality snow, wind, fog, and pyrotechnic equipment.

Blood Effects

Film, television, theater, and live event makeup effects professionals buy a complete range of quality blood effects products from Thomas FX.

Production Supplies

Thomas FX manufactures and distributes quality Special Effects Production Supplies to Film and Television Productions in more than 80 countries, directly, and through our growing network of International Dealers.

Thomas Studios

Thomas Studios, literally three studios in one, was designed to the movie industry's most demanding standards, and located adjacent to the highly successful Thomas FX Production Supply and Equipment Rental business.

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Snow

Volcanic
Ash

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Flakes^Â®

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Glass

Fog haze
& smoke

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Effects

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& Props

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BLOG AND NEWS

10/30/2025

THOMAS FX: YOUR TRUSTED PARTNER IN A CHANGING INDUSTRY

The film industry is evolving rapidly and many people feel their futures are threatened. New technologies, shifting workflows, and global pressures are reshaping how productions operate, and how professionals choose their partners. In times like these, trust, reliability and experience matter more than ever. We understand that some voices in the industry advocate for exclusive union-based sourcing. We respect the value of union membership. We also believe that collaboration - not division - is the key to long-term success.

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10/27/2025

Feeling the Love from Our Community

We sent out an email update and posted a blog about what's happening at Thomas FX, and wow, the response has been incredible. So many of you reached out with kind words, encouragement, and support. It means the world to us. We wanted to share a few of the messages that reminded us why this community is so special. Thanks for sticking with us as we evolve. We’re excited for what’s ahead! Here’s what some of you had to say…

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10/24/2025

WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THOMAS FX!

If you’ve driven by recently, you may have seen a “For Sale or Lease” sign in front of our building. We want to assure you that this does not signal the end of Thomas FX - far from it! We remain financially strong, with a solid asset base and a clear vision for the future. We are simply exploring ways to better align our space with the evolving needs of the industry and our business.

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OUR PRODUCTS ENTERTAIN THE WORLD

Special effects products from Thomas FX entertain hundreds of millions of people every year in films, television, live events, and themed attractions. Our products are also distributed by many of the world's leading retailers and used frequently for seasonal displays in malls, stores, hotels, including many of the corporate sponsors facilities and businesses that participated in 2010 Olympic Games celebrations.

"We achieved fantastic results while using your paper sand products on Vikings after flying it from Canada to Ireland where it was loaded on a truck and traveled by ship all the way down to the Sahara desert for a sandstorm scene. Our director and designer were both very happy with the effect. Always a pleasure dealing with Thomas Fx."

Paul Byrne,

Special Effects Supervisor Vikings

The Hateful Eight, Academy Award Winner

ARTIFICIAL SNOW SPECIAL EFFECTS INNOVATOR

Thomas FX is a renowned manufacturer and distributor of the world's finest artificial snow and special effects production supplies including SNO-FX!, Red Hot Snow, and winter snow effects. We support display designers, special effects technicians, and entertainment professionals working on six continents.

"Thomas FX pulled out all the stops to help me get through our two and a half month long blizzard shoot in Telluride Colorado, on The Hateful Eight film. They worked around the clock to make and ship snow to us. I canâ€™t thank Thomas FX enough, no one else could have pulled this off."