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| BK0180 2002 North American Fireworks Trade Directory The bible of the fireworks trade. Lists all known US fireworks manufacturers, importers, distributors, wholesalers, supplies vendors, consultants, clubs, and special effects suppliers. Contains companies, contact names, addresses, phones, and locatio... |
| BK0181 2003 International Fireworks Trade Directory Where do you find overseas fireworks sources ( (non-North American listings)? Right here in the first directory of worldwide fireworks information. Lists names, addresses, phone/fax, personnel, and operations of more than 600 companies in 38 countrie... |
| BK0005 Ball Milling Theory and Practice for the Amateur Pyrotechnician By Lloyd Sponenburgh If you want to learn how to grind your own materials faster and efficiently, or to simply make better black powder, this book’s for you. This 66 page manual contains plans, bills of materials, tool lists, and clear, step-by-step instructions for buil... |
| BK0008 BATF-Explosives Laws and Regulations Also known as the "Orange Book", this is the book you need to "get legal" federally. Currently out of print and not available from the BATF. Explains manufacturing, distribution, storage, magazines, distances, etc. You will need this book before you ... |
| BK0010 Best of AFN II More than 150 basic and advanced how-to-do-it articles condensed from American Fireworks News that are still current. You can still find the chemicals and supplies you need to complete these projects. One of the best hands-on pyrotechnic manuals you ... |
| BK0011 Best of AFN III 139 more how-to articles that appeared in American Fireworks News between 1990 and 1995. In general, the content is a bit more advanced than Best of AFN II. Great stuff on rockets, compositions, chemicals, fusing, electrical firing, and much, much mo... |
| BK0012 Best of AFN IV Newly released in April 2000, this latest book in the "Best Of AFN" series contains more than 150 how-to articles that appeared in American Fireworks News between 1996 and 2000. 36 articles on stars and small devices; 16 articles on rockets; 13 artic... |
| BK0017 Black Powder Manufacturing Methods & Techniques By Ian von Maltitz Fireworks maker Ian von Maltitz' down-to-earth, practical new book shows you how to make good, fast-burning black powder for use in fireworks that can equal or exceed the effectiveness of commercial black powders. Von Maltitz is a fireworks maker. ... |
| BK0020 Chemistry of Powder & Explosives By Tenney L. Davis Originally published in 1941-1943, this book contains both Volume I and Volume II. Although primarily aimed at chemists and students of explosives, Davis includes much on black powder and fireworks. In addition, there are chapters on smokeless powder... |
| BK0023 Complete Art of Firework-Making By Thomas Kentish. Some of the most detailed descriptions and drawings of fireworks devices ever published. There are chapters on roman candles (extensive), rockets, stars, wheels, gerbes, tourbillions, saxons, serpents, shells, aquatic fireworks, girandolas, lancework... |
| BK0025 Dictionary & Manual of Fireworks By George W. Weingart A unique version of George Weingart's classic (1937) book on making fireworks. This edition was published in 1996 and contains dozens of illustrations, tables, and formulas for making every kind of firework imaginable. Though many of the formulas and... |
| BK0026 Electric Ignition Pyrogens and Construction By Gary W. Purrington This is a very detailed set of instructions on making your own electric matches, the best we have seen. Use this book to make electric ignition devices for solid propellant rockets, hybrid propellant rockets, remote controlled airlplane special effe... |
| BK0027 Experimental Composite Propellant By Terry W. McCreary, Ph.D. Unravel the mysteries of composite propellant! Emphasis is on ammonium perchlorate composite propellant as used in high-power rocketry motors, but there's a lot of information that will be useful to many. Explains how to: characterize propellant... |
| BK0028 Fireworks from a Physical Standpoint By Dr. Takeo Shimizu Part I, Part II, Part III and Part IV. This is Alex Schuman's English translation of Dr. Shimizu's "Feuerwerk von physikalischem Standpunkt aus" orig. published by Hower Verlag in 1976. Deals with the theoretical aspects of pyrotechnics. Special for ... |
| BK0031 Fireworks Principles and Practice, New 3rd edition Published 1998. In our opinion The Reverend Ronald Lancaster's classic is one of the two most important books to own on general fireworks making today. In this new edition, all chapters have been thoroughly revised and enlarged. Chapter topics includ... |
| BK0034 Fireworks Safety Manual: A Collection of Essays By Bill Ofca This is a collection of essays written by Ofca for American Fireworks News over a period of ten years. Useful for experimenters and professionals alike, Bill's book discussions on safety touch on all the important issues of making, handling, and shoo... |
| BK0037 Fireworks: The Art, Science, and Technique By Dr. Takeo Shimizu This is certainly the classic fireworks making book of all time. Out of print for years, a new edition was revised and released in June 1996. Along with Lancaster's book, it is one of the two most important books on current methods in the craft of ... |
| BK0040 Glitter, Chemistry & Techniques By Lloyd Scott Oglesby Oglesby details the theory of glitter production and then shows you how to make your own glitter formulations. 82 pages, 22 tables, 35 photos, 20 formulas. Shipping weight 2 lbs. |
| BK0019 Handbook on Charcoal Making By Jack Drewes, Joel Baechle, the Passfire This is small, but thorough book on making charcoal yourself. Everything you need to know is covered: materials, tools, building a kiln or retort, selecting wood, setting up the furnace, cost estimates, and much more. If you want or need to make c... |
| BK0041 Homemade Imitation Thermalite Ignitercord By Gary W. Purrington This 67 page book shows you how to make the following: Thermalite imitation igniter cord (slow and medium speeds); thermite emergency fire starters; black match; quickmatch; underwater match; sparklers; colored, strobe, and sparkle fuses; quick and e... |
| BK0043 Illustrated Dictionary of Pyrotechnics By Ken & Bonnie Kosanke This is the only comprehensive glossary of pyrotechnic terminology we know of. Explains scientific and craft terms from chemicals, fireworks, rocketry, explosives, and pyrotechnic special effects. A must-have volume for layman and professional alike.... |
| BK0045 Incomplete Book of Girandolas By Tom Dimock Girandolas are flying horizontal wheels. They are some of the most spectacular fireworks being made today. Much of the interest in girandolas in the United States today is owed to Bill Kimbrough's adventures in Mexico and learning the craft from the ... |
| BK0050 Introductory Practical Pyrotechnics By Tom Perigrin This is a new book written by a chemistry Ph.D. and longtime fireworks practitioner. It was created because the author felt there was just no book that was understandable, current, complete, and safe enough for beginning fireworks makers to start wit... |
| BK0060 Military & Civilian Pyrotechnics By Herbert Ellern Recently republished, this book was first published by Dr. Ellern in 1968 and covers a wide range of topics including: self-igniting hydrides, self-flammable metal-organic compounds, white phosphorus, pyrophoric compounds, mechanically-induced pyroph... |
| BK0065 Modern Chemical Magic By John D. Lippy, Jr. and Edward L. Palder. Originally published years ago in, this is primarily a book of magic tricks using chemicals. There are chapters on Chemical Magic with Liquids; Luminous Paints; Dry Ice; Invisible Inks; Luminous Inks; Flash Paper; Fire Magic; Fire Eating; Magic with... |
| BK0070 Principles of Pyrotechnics By A. A. Shidlovskiy Originally published in 1964 in the USSR, and subsequently translated to English by the US Defense Department, this book is still one of the most frequently cited pyrotechnic references. This new third edition, published in 1997, has been called "the... |
| BK0072 Proximate Special Effects, Familiarization & Safety By Larry Mattingly, Dr. Dave Opperman, and Francis Pilkerton This new book, published in 2002, tells you all about the devices that are in use today, what they are, what they are called, and how they are used. Discusses how to be professional and how to get along with stage personnel and authorities. Describe... |
| BK0073 Purchasing Power for Display Fireworks By Bill Ofca Bill Ofca's controversial and unique book that tells the truth about what everyone involved in display fireworks needs to know. What fireworks are; how to pick the site; the meaning behind NFPA 1123; what, why, and how fireworks regulations affect di... |
| BK0076 Pyrocolor Harmony, A Designer's Guide By Joel Baechle Out of print until recently, Joel Baechle's unique book was written by one of the most knowledgeable pyro chemists in the industry today. Originally designed to be an accompaniment to his seminars of the same title at the 1989 and 1998 PGI Convention... |
| BK0078 Pyrotechnic Formulary By Donald J. Haarmann New and updated 1996 Edition. Containing 2,600+ pyrotechnic formulations, this is without a doubt the most complete and exhaustive collection ever published. On the minus side, there is no narrative or how-to information with any of the formulations.... |
| BK0100 Pyrotechnica Magazine: The Complete Set Over the years, Pyrotechnica has proven itself to be the foremost magazine devoted exclusively to the display and building of fireworks. Buy the whole seventeen-volume set and save $67.15. Shipping weight 7 lbs. |
| BK0101 Pyrotechnica No. I (October 1977) Articles on cut star making, zinc stars, the use of lead dioxide in pyrotechnics, flash powders, "Reactions" (letters from readers section). 20 pages. Originals no longer available; photocopy reprint. Shipping weight .5 lbs. |
| BK0102 Pyrotechnica No. II (February 1978) Full text of Dr. R. M. Winokur's "The Pyrotechnic Phenomenon of Glitter." THE book to get if you want to make glitter compositions. 46 pages, 4 plates. Originals no longer available; photocopy reprint. Shipping weight 1 lb. |
| BK0103 Pyrotechnica No. III (May 1978) Articles on electric spreader stars, mixing pyrotechnic ingredients in a ball mill, chemical abstracts, book review, flash powder (part II), "Reactions." 26 pages. Originals no longer available; photocopy reprint. Shipping weight 1 lb. |
| BK0104 Pyrotechnica No. IV (October 1978) Review of Dr. Shimizu's "Feuerwerk," use of lead nitrate in pyrotechnics, ammonium perchlorate red stars, titanium sparklers, designing the "ideal" firecracker, chemical abstracts, "Reactions." 30 pages. Originals no longer available; photocopy repr... |
| BK0109 Pyrotechnica No. IX (April 1984) George Plimpton's "Tribute to Jimmy Grucci," Part I of A. Fulcanelli's "Traditional Cylinder Shell Construction," Part II of Kosanke's "The Physics, Chemistry, and Perception of Colored Flames," Jim Wommack's "Roadside Stands to State Fairs: Fifty Ye... |
| BK0105 Pyrotechnica No. V (October 1979) Strobe light pyrotechnic compositions, book reviews, a biography of James Cutbush, making a rocket wheel, aluminum flash powders, "Reactions." 44 pages. Originals no longer available; photocopy reprint. Shipping weight 1 lb. |
| BK0106 Pyrotechnica No. VI (July 1980) Full text of Dr. Shimizu's "Studies on Blue and Purple Flame Compositions Made with Potassium Perchlorate," R. Winokur's "Purple Fire," "Reactions," "Pyrographs." 32 pages. Originals no longer available; photocopy reprint. Shipping weight 1 lb. |
| BK0107 Pyrotechnica No. VII (May 1981) Part I of Dr. Kosanke's "The Physics, Chemistry and Perception of Colored Flames," Troy Fish's "Green and Other Colored Flame Metal Fuel Compositions Using Parlon," Maltese pyrotechnics, book reviews, "Reactions." 44 pages. Originals no longer avail... |
| BK0108 Pyrotechnica No. VIII (June 1982) Shimizu's "Studies on Strobe Light Pyrotechnic Compositions," how to read triangle diagrams, book reviews, "Reactions." 44 pages. Originals no longer available; photocopy reprint. Shipping weight 1.5 lbs. |
| BK0110 Pyrotechnica No. X (August 1985) Reverend R. Lancaster's "Some Observations on Firework Manufacturing and Safety Concerns," Wommack's "Those Were the Days -- A Fireworks Photo Album," T. Shimizu's "Studies on Microstars," Dr. A. Shidlovskiy's "A Brief Historical Sketch of the Develo... |
| BK0111 Pyrotechnica No. XI (June 1987) Out of print for years, this issue contains: Part II of A. Fulcanelli's "Traditional Cylinder Shell Construction" expertly illustrated, covering muti-break, multi-function, and complex Italian style shells (reason enough to buy this very important is... |
| BK0112 Pyrotechnica No. XII (June 1988) Peter Budarick's "The State of the Firework Art from the Viewpoint of a Firework Artist," T. Shimizu's "Studies on Firefly Compositions (Aluminum-Charcoal Type)," S. Oztap's "The Pyrotechnic Whistle and Its Applications," E. Camilleri's "A Maltese Fi... |
| BK0113 Pyrotechnica No. XIII (August 1990) T. Shimizu's "Tribute to Dr. Alex Hardt" and "Studies on Mixtures of Lead Oxides with Metals (Magnalium, aluminum, or magnesium)," S. Oztap's "The Pyrotechnic Whistle and Its Applications, Part II," J. Barkley's "Chinese Multitube Fireworks Design an... |
| BK0114 Pyrotechnica No. XIV (August 1992) Reverend R. Lancaster's "Some Reflections on Roman Candles," Dr. T. Shimizu's "Investigation of the Pyrotechnic Glitter Phenomenon (Parts I and II)," C. Jennings-White's "Lead-Free Crackling Microstars" and "Blue Strobe Light Pyrotechnic Compositions... |
| BK0115 Pyrotechnica No. XV (August 1993) Peter Budarick's "Thoughts on the Evolution of Firework Art," B. and K. Kosanke's "Lancework -- Pictures in Fire," C. Jennings-White's "Nitrate Colors," Hideo Hitano's "Sensitivity Tests on Crackling Noise Compositions of Magnalium-Metal Oxide," E. M... |
| BK0116 Pyrotechnica No. XVI (August 1995) Lars Barfod's "Danish Fireworks," C. Jennings-White's "Hygroscopicity and Double Decomposition of Pyrotechnic Oxidizers," R. Wharton and H. J. Slater's "Further Studies of the Noise Levels Produced by Fireworks," S. Partin's "Vibrational Whistle Rock... |
| BK0117 Pyrotechnica No. XVII (November 1997) Myke Stanbridge on pyrotechnics in cyberspace, projectiles, tracers, mortar specifications and clearances, shell lifting charges, rocket sizing, shotshell rocket motors, plant gums (including calo resin, yacca, accroides, and red gums); "A Systematic... |
| BK0120 Pyrotechnics By Alexander P. Hardt, Ph.D. The term pyrotechnics encompasses much more than Fireworks. From space shuttle booster rockets to ejection seats, near-infrared flares, and automotive airbags, pyrotechnics finds many industrial and military uses. The last serious attempt to deal... |
| BK0135 Round Stars & Shells By Dave Bleser The companion book to Bleser's Round Stars video. Learn to make round shells like a pro. This manual takes you by the hand and guides you into the world of round shell making. Using step-by-step instructions, the author shows you how to make paper he... |
| BK0141 Selected Pyrotechnic Publications of K. L. and B. J. Kosanke, Part 1 (1981-1989) By K. L. and B. J. Kosanke 21 articles on colored flame chemistry, comets, electrical firing of musically choreographed shows, sizzling colored comets, titanium, CMC, reduction of shell ignition failure, spark generation, lift charge amounts, and more. 125 pages. Shipping wei... |
| BK0142 Selected Pyrotechnic Publications of K. L. and B. J. Kosanke, Part 2 (1990-1992) By K. L. and B. J. Kosanke 15 articles on physics and chemistry of low explosives, hazardous material data, visco burn characteristics, saran resin, fuse burn rates, a collection of star formulations, benzoate color agent production, aerial shell drift effects, pyrotechnic acc... |
| BK0143 Selected Pyrotechnic Publications of K. L. and B. J. Kosanke, Part 3 (1992-1995) By K. L. and B. J. Kosanke 15 articles on timing aerial shell bursts, aluminum powders in pyrotechnics, explosions and detonations, how dangerous are fireworks displays, lancework, bidding on government fireworks displays, electric matches and squibs, skip burning of visco fus... |
| BK0144 Selected Pyrotechnic Publications of K. L. and B. J. Kosanke, Part 4 (1995-1997) By K. L. and B. J. Kosanke 18 articles on stars blown blind, fireworks hazards, concussion mortar explosions, hazards of chemical combinations in fireworks, explosive power of Armstrong's mixture (red phosphorus and potassium chlorate), the effect of mortar length and shell sh... |
| BK0145 Selected Pyrotechnic Publications of K. L. and B. J. Kosanke, Part 5 (1998-2000) By K. L. and B. J. Kosanke 19 articles on development of a video spectrometer, measurements of glitter, lift charge loss for a shell to remain in the mortar, configuration and overload studies of concussion mortars, quickmatch--a review and study, pyrotechnic primes and primin... |
| BK0147 Smoke Generation: Tactical, Survival, Civilian By Gary Purrington. This is the book to use if you want to make smoke devices of any sort. The author describes basic smoke theory and use, which smoke chemicals to choose, how smoke is produced, containers, effects of granulation size on combustion, calculating smoke v... |
| BK0149 Special Effects with Fire and Smoke This is a beginner's book covering pyrotechnic special effects. It covers: flash paper, flash cotton, flash string, loading and unloading flash paper in devices, electronic glo-plug devices, flint wheel devices, cap ignition devices, flash pots, fl... |
| BK0150 Technique in Fire series By Bill Ofca Bill Ofca, a long-time professional fireworks maker and shooter, has written this excellent series focusing on the craft of fireworks making. Several things set this series apart from other fireworks literature. First, Bill was a professional firewor... |
| BK0151 Technique in Fire, Volume 1. Concussion Sound: All About Aluminum, Flash Powder, and Aerial Salutes By Bill Ofca Ofca explains the world of flash: aluminum and other metal powders, their uses and differences. He also explains flash powder, its risks, safety rules; and how to make it. Then he gives simple, step-by-step instructions for making a 2, 3, or 4 inch c... |
| BK0160 Technique in Fire, Volume 10. Working Safely With Chlorates By Bill Ofca Bill thoroughly discusses working with potassium chlorate and barium chlorate. The use of chlorates in fireworks is often a controversial one. Bill discusses the history of the use of chlorates in fireworks, who should use them and who should not, th... |
| BK0152 Technique in Fire, Volume 2. Design and Quick Assembly of 3, 4, and 5 Inch Plastic Ball Shells By Bill Ofca Bill shows you how to make chrysanthemum and peony shells that look as good as Japanese style shells. The techniques of small ball shell building are different from building larger ones. Bill covers pros and cons of plastic ball shells; shell design ... |
| BK0153 Technique in Fire, Volume 3. Design and Assembly of the 6 Inch American Crown Chrysanthemum Plastic Ball Shell By Bill Ofca Bill shows you how to make a hard breaking, glittering, brilliant silver diadem that can look as big as an 8 inch shell and as good as any high quality Japanese made shell. Bill discusses plastic ball shell pros and cons; design considerations and co... |
| BK0154 Technique in Fire, Volume 4. The Condensed Fireworks Chemicals Reference Manual By Bill Ofca Bill describes 88 chemicals including complete chemical data and descriptions; compatibility notes; cautions; and fireworks uses. 39 pages. Shipping weight 1 lb. |
| BK0155 Technique in Fire, Volume 5. Mastering Cut Stars the Easy Way By Bill Ofca Producing cut stars, one of fireworks' most basic skills, is thoroughly covered by Bill. This is a great companion book to the Cut Stars video (product #359). This manual describes the different types of stars and their pros and cons in usage; star p... |
| BK0156 Technique in Fire, Volume 6. The 4 Inch Color, Whistles, and Report Aerial Shell By Bill Ofca Imagine the red and blue starburst with 15 scooting silver-tailed whistles descending in tone, and then, Boom!, a gut tingling report followed by a cluster of silver sparks! This patriotic red, white, and blue traditionally favorite shell always gets... |
| BK0157 Technique in Fire, Volume 7. The 4 Inch Golden Column Comet By Bill Ofca Bill shows how to make a professional-grade, giant comet with a bushy, dense, 2 foot wide column of sparks several hundred feet tall that hangs in the air at least 10 seconds before fading. You can mount this comet on top of a 4 inch (or larger) shel... |
| BK0158 Technique in Fire, Volume 8. Ignition: Materials, Problems, & Solutions By Bill Ofca If you have ever had problems getting match, fuse, spoulettes, stars, shells, lancework, gerbes, or other devices to ignite properly, this should be a useful book for you. Bill thoroughly explains the theory and practice of fireworks ignition. He exp... |
| BK0159 Technique in Fire, Volume 9. Shell Garnishments, Rising Tails, and Whistling Tracers By Bill Ofca This book will teach you how to add different effects to your shells to make them really special. Even a relatively dull shell can be made interesting with the addition of shell garnishments. Part 1 of the book shows you how make and use comets, incl... |
| BK0170 Understanding and Making Exploding Fireworks By John Donner Author John Donner, an experienced pyrotechnist, provides a well-rounded selection of formulas, instructions, and illustrations for making the most popular exploding fireworks used in the United States and abroad during the past century: the military... |
| BK0175 Westech Fireworks Manual By Ralph Degn; Revised by William Schmidt Westech was a pyrotechnic supplies company started back in the 1960's in Utah by Ralph Degn. Ralph wrote a series of "Technical Reports" designed to help amateur pyros learn to build fireworks. These "TR's" as Ralph called them, marked the blossoming... |