Using Titanium Dihydride in Fireworks
Introduction Titanium dihydride, TiH2, has the potential of becoming an important new metal fuel in fireworks making. Although it is not a “new” material in pyrotechnics and explosives, it is new to...
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Rocketsaurus Contest – Skylighter Whistle Tools Sale
I recently had the opportunity to cruise down to South Florida for the Florida Pyrotechnic Artists Guild’s spring shoot. The FPAG folks entertained with some serious pyro excellence. The highlight of...
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Making frames for mixing screens
Skylighter occasionally stocks pre-framed, round screens which are imported. They also sell un-framed, square sections of stainless-steel screen, 11.75-inches square, in the 10, 20, 40, 60, and...
View ArticleMitch Piatt’s Red and Black Daylight Shell
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sJcKYm2nac The video above shows why my favorite fireworks club in the US is the Florida Pyrotechnic Arts Guild–a small, invitation-only club, that doesn’t even have a...
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Steel Powder Sparklers
Get 2 pounds of Steel Powder (a $16.48 value) FREE for every $35 you spend at Skylighter — ends tonight (sparklers made with steel powder) Here’s how to make beautiful red Strontium Nitrate &...
View ArticleWhistle rocket fuel – Red iron oxide vs. Copper Oxychloride
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9JwhF92tdo Red iron oxide results in more noise, while Copper Oxychloride gives you more power. Because the fuel is so powerful, they do require some special handling....
View ArticleImproved Titanium Sparkler
Almost everybody who has lit one of these Titanium sparklers has jumped up and down stiff-legged and begged for the formula. Well my fellow pyro addict, thanks to the gracious permission of the AFN...
View ArticleIs This a Breakthrough in Black Powder Making?
Ready to experience a black-powder-making religious conversion? I urge you to read the whole article that my friend Jason Land wrote on “Polverone Revisited.” (Polverone is just another variety of...
View ArticleMicrojet Stars – Using Potassium Perchlorate
From The Best of AFN III: After competing in the 1990 PGI aerial competition, I’ve been asked by some of my friends to explain the principles and how-to’s of a microjet star. After many hours testing,...
View ArticleFlying Fish Fuse Demo
You can use flying fish fuse in aerial shells, in rockets (including my favorite Stinger Missile Rockets), in mines, and many other fireworks. Heck, it’s even fun to just light a 4″ piece and throw it...
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Celebrating the “Real” Independence Day
Every year we celebrate the USA’s independence on “The Mighty Fourth.” Well, even though July 4th — beloved by American fireworks nuts of every size, shape, and color…even though July 4th was the day...
View ArticleCan Titanium be added to any firework?
Hey, Ken and Bonnie Kosanke wrote an article in Best of AFN VI, that I completely overlooked until today. It contains one jewel that I had never read or known. You can basically add titanium to...
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From a pile of chems to finished shells in 4 hours
If you like building aerial shells, rockets or mines, this may be a game changer for you. This is Bert Ingley, Harry’s apprentice pyro-magician. Lemme tell you this amazing success story about my very...
View ArticleThe Many Uses of Titanium Dihydride
The possibilities for using cheap Titanium Dihydride are endless: Add it to rocket fuels for a “sparkly” trail. Use in stars for a rich, white/silver snowball effect. Use it in sparklers for an extra...
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Fireworks “Micro-Wheel”
Free Roll of Flying Fish or Falling Leaves Fuse for Every $50 Spent – expires 10/12/13 Hey, Now’s your chance to get a free roll of flying fish or falling leaves fuse! These fuses are fantastic for...
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Lancework Set Piece for Wedding
My friend Tom Dewille sent this to us yesterday. Since this fuse can be used to light anything quickly, just thought you might like to read about it. “Saturday I shot this set piece (picture above) for...
View ArticleCremora Fireball Tips
Lots of people used Skylighter’s free project to make Cremora Fireballs for the July 4th fireworks displays. But one of our customers, Jon M., really took the fireball project and ran with it. And ran...
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