Have you ever wondered how to make a simple daylight effect shell without using sensitive, sometimes toxic, chlorate based smoke star compositions? Well, you're not alone! Over the years I often wondered how a fireworker could make a simple,...
This project originally appeared in “Best of AFN IV.” We’ve made a few changes, specifically Titanium as our metal of choice. Instructions: First, the pyrotechnic composition is made by mixing granulated metal with a good Black Powder. In our video...
How to Make Black Powder, Rockets, and Aerial Shells This kit is actually 3 fireworks lessons rolled into one project. And, you can use all 3 parts together. The goal with this Rocket-Shell Kit is to provide you the fastest,...
Learn the Easy Way to Make Versatile8-Shot Fiberglass Fireworks Mortar RacksJust Like These... If you plan to shoot a backyard display this year there is a good chance you'll be buying some shell kits to punctuate your show. Every year...
By John Werner One of the most enjoyable pyrotechnic devices a person can make and become proficient at is the black powder rocket. Many reasons contribute to its attractiveness: it can be made and shot immediately; the chemicals used are...
Thanks to Norm for this one. For years, it was not possible for us to ship either barium nitrate or chlorate. So, this star was developed for people who do not have those green-producing oxidizers on hand, or who preferred...
A rocket "heading" is typically a shell mounted on the top of a rocket, designed to explode at or near the height of the rocket's flight. To me, headings are the punctuation mark for the rocket. For some folks they...
It's the dead of winter. You want to make fireworks--"something," just to smell the smoke. Perhaps you'd like to entertain the party-goers with a pretty device. You'd like to light up the night as the crowd looks out into the...
Put about an ounce of this fire starter mixture underneath a pile of twigs and branches and put a few drops of glycerin on top of it. Stand back and in about 40 seconds the fire starter will burst into...
This article on making a bucket screen, by Ned Gorski, is a side article that goes with the Ball Milling 101 article. How to Make a Bucket Screen for Separating Media and Material Here are the plans for a really...
Multiple shot pyrotechnic effects boards are a great way to add interest and variety to any backyard or professional public firework display. Although it is easy to pick from hundreds of Chinese made multi-shot cakes for this same purpose, having...
