By John Werner INTRODUCTION Saxon spark wheels are a very simple ground based revolving device similar in effect to a wheel but much more basic in construction. Imagine a long, tubular propeller shape spinning about a central pivot, being driven by the exhaust from nozzles located on the sides of...
If you want to make whistle rockets or whistle and strobe rocket combinations, the most tedious part of the whole process is making the whistle mix. Dan McMurray has provided an excellent article on how you can cut the time it takes to make up a batch of whistle, and improve the quality of the wh...
Here is a collection of different formulas for making (mostly) stars using magnesium powder. The information is a little stingy. It was all gleaned from The Wizard's Pyrotechnic Formulary. This is a collection of more than 2600 different fireworks formulas compiled by Donald Haarmann. Even though there is zero informat
Mortar Base for TU1375. The TU1375 (Spiral 3# Double Voice Cracker Tube - 1:-ID x 6"-LEN) makes a great small mortar tube along with this base and is suitable for launching small shells made from the TU2032 (General Purpose, Spiral Tube).Base in a nice snug fit but should be glued or stapled in place before use. Recommended Print Settings: Layer Height: 0.3mm, …
The new revised Westech Fireworks Manual is now available! Almost thirty years have passed since the Westech Fireworks course in pyrotechnics became a collector's item. Originally sold on an individual subject and technical report basis few if any have the complete set. Now more than thirty years...
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 not to use them for safety or toxicity reasons. This firework star has no ...
Ammonium Perchlorate (NH4ClO4) White granular powder. This Powerful Oxidizer has many Pyrotechnics applications like rocket propellant, strobe fuel, and other highly sensitive fuels. 200 Micron particle size. Shipped by the Pound. Also, experienced pyrotechnics need to check out our Strobe Fuel Kit for an exciting new
Here at Skylighter it's our goal to make sure that the Pyro community has a reliable and safe source for their pyrotechnic manufacturing supplies. We carry supplies for all kinds of fireworks and other pyrotechnic projects. If you're new to the Pyro world don't worry, because we have a bunch of free project plans for y
Skylighter has been teaching people just like you how to make their own amazing fireworks for 20 years! We learned over that time the fastest way to get someone up to speed and able to create fireworks that WOW their friends and family. Making fireworks does not need to be a complex, or dangerous process. You just nee
Here's how he makes this fast, neat sparkler using Skylighter flying fish fuse and falling leaves fuse. "I'm writing to you to tell you how fantastic the flying fish fuse and falling leaves fuses are! There is any number of uses for these things, and I just thought I'd write about something we've been making with them: custom sparklers.
Skylighter's very own Black Powder Thunder Mug (AKA Salute Cannon or Signal Cannon) All you have to do is buy some visco fuse & mix up a batch of black powder (Either red gum or standard black powder), pack the Thunder Mug full of black powder & light it! Thunder Mug Specs 1 1/4" ID 3mm Fuse Hole 2 1/2" Deep