I am trying to slow down my colored rockets to use them as engines in spinners. They are BaNo3 and strontium nitrate based. What is the best way of doing this?

add more fuel or less oxidizer. depends on the composition though. you cant really alter a system like velines color system. What comp are you using?

How much, and what grade of powder is safe for the steel big daddy thundermug?

Any type of BP will work but the finest works best. Also there is no set amount to use in it. This unit cannot be blown up with BP. You could not put enough into it to blow it up. It is built very sturdy.

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Ummm Hi everybody,
I puchased some firecrackers and paper caps awhile back and i am a little confused on how to put it all together. I have the 5/8" tubes and the caps that go with and some fuse i was wondering how to put it all together. Mainly just the cap on the end so they blow up well.
Thanks

I just got my 100 ft fuse. I already tested it underwater. it works great.i look forward to buying more stuff from you guys. thanks again

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I bought a few different size tubes and some of the non-waterproof Chinese fuse. The fuse works great, but it burns REALLY fast compared to the waterproof stuff. The tubes are HIGH quality, I am definitely satisfied with all the products I purchased here. Any one got any good suggestions for flash powder comps? I'm using the standard 70/30 potassium perchlorate and German blackhead aluminum powder. I'm wondering if there is a better formula for a louder result.

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@ SpunOne If I were you I wouldn't discuss illegal actions here. You may just ruined your chance of buying anything else. Go to the main page and read the red font at the bottom.

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@SpunOne> Im not an illegal firework maker, but I know the 66/33 (twice as much pp. as al. powder) is a much brighter and more powerful flash powder formula than many

Can anyone tell me how to get the best results from the little brother thunder mug. What grade black powder should I use? How much? And what type of wadding? So far the results have been disapointing. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. Any help would be appreciated.

Can anyone tell me how to get the best results from the little brother thunder mug. I have not been able to get any information. What grade black powder should I use? How much? And what type of wadding? So far the results have been disapointing. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. Any help would be appreciated.

Just wanted to say good job on getting me my stuff, your shipping is top notch just like your producuts. Kepp up the good work guys and Ill keep coming back!!!!!!!

Just saying that steve answered my questions incredibly quickly. Some of the best customer service i've seen ever. (Not just stuff relating to pyrotechnics) I'd definitely recommend you to a friend.

I'm new, but love BIG BOOMERS !! I'm using 3/4" ID X 3.5" tubes. 1/8" waterproof with BR of approx 28'sec. 4FFFF black. How long/fine should I mill it? What is the best medium for securiong the end plugs, how much pressure should be applied. I open for any expert opinions.

I found the answear to my own questions on the little brother thunder mug and the true colors mug. I used 4F BP. 2 Table spoons in the true colors mug. I used wadding made from flame retardant material. In my case some old shirts from tyndale company used by electrical workers.I roll them up like a tootsie roll and pack them in the barrel. There is no burning paper to worry about. They open up and fall to the ground and can be used many times. This method worked in the little brother mug also. Cut up wool socks are also fairly flame resistant also. Try it out.

you guys are so lucky to live in a free country ..WE cant make any of this stuff in Australia its against the LAW.Boo Hoo

hey can you get in trouble for making yourown artillary shells for the 4th?

to whom it may concern, I would like to aquire some information on the techniques used to produce shells and shapes in shells. I would be more than thank full if you can help me out. Thanks and Regards, Joseph Callus

Please look at purchasing the book "blessers round stars and shells" It is a great book and should answer the questions needed. You can find that book on our site here http://www.pyrocreations.com/inc/sdetail/15010

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ok so i bought some stufff from the site here and let me say they are working great.decent shipping rate,fast customer service and great products. i bought some ground smashers for my nephews to try and they loved them. i ordered paper tubes and end caps and they worked out well. looking forward to ording off you in teh future thank you pyrocreations and keep up the good work.

Does anyone know the composition or formula in crackling balls?

hi, i'm new at this and have a stupid question. is there a difference between charcoal and airfloat charcoal?

This is the best helicopter instructions I've seen. I've been all over the web and this is the best. They work grate and are easy to make. I found it by accident. It should be linked to your site. http://www.pyrocreations.com/buzz_bombs__tourbillions

Do you guys know how to make colored smoke bombs with dye? I heard that the potassium nitrate/sugar/organic dye doesn't work as a smoke formula.

the potassium nitrate/sugar combo works great for me.i use a toilet paper roll as a container and they burn for about 1 minute.

Gary here is a link for Crackling micro stars. I have not tried them yet but it's the best information I've seen. http://www.pyroguide.com/index.php?title=Crackling_Micro-stars

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hay do any of yall no how to make a m-80

I'm checking out the ball mills (the small one) what size media is good for all around use and how many ballS would I add to say 1lb of powder? also-do they come with instructions?

I suggest this http://www.pyrocreations.com/inc/sdetail/53000 We made this small media package up just for the 3 lb barrels.

Recently purchased True Colors and Little Brother mugs. Great service, prompt communication, fine products! 70 grains of FFFFg in the Little Brother and 700 grains of FFFFg in the True Colors under cloth wads giving excellent results.

Recently purchased a large order of fuse. There was a mixup with the order but with one email Steve was all over it! Steve wend above and beyond the call of duty by replacing the damaged fuse with premium fuse at no charge. Five years ago I probably would not have thought twice about this transaction. However, in this near depression economy, getting this kind of customer service is near unheard of! Thank you sir, you have a customer for life.

i was wondering about how to go about making a smoke bomb that doesnt just blow up or burn through and just flame out i think the ready made smoke comp burns to fast and builds up pressure is there a way to slow the burn? any answers are welcome

Have 1/4" tooling set and followed the instructions but still making fire crackers on a stick. Think 4f powder is to fast? How do I slow it down. Please help.

Yah I finally did it,got a rocket to fly instead of a CATO altered the 4f black powder by mixing it with the rocket fuel recipe.Unscientific but it works. wrote down #'s so should be able to do it again.

Yah I finally did it,got a rocket to fly instead of a CATO altered the 4f black powder by mixing it with the rocket fuel recipe.Unscientific but it works. wrote down #'s so should be able to do it again.Still a learning curve.

im working on a impact smoke bomb for a magic show can anyone help me out with a good smoke formula not so loud just a good poof of smoke kinda thick

when will those new small fireworks flare pistols be in stock??? I want one so badly!!! looks cool

Should be first week of June

Hello; Maybe someone here can tell me the error of my ways. Im trying to make bottle rockets per the instructions in the Westech book. Unfortunately they do not fly but simply behave like little fountains; no flight. Help would be appreciated.

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I bought the mini garrison salute cannon and the black powder kit, followed the instructions for making the powder, followed the written instructions that came with the cannon and didn't get a boom at all.. kind of a dull thud with some flash. Didn't get emailed any additional instructions, have no idea what I need to do to make it go bang. Can someone PLEASE help? I searched this blog and found nothing to help me.

I to was confused when purchasing the true colors mug and powder kit. You can not use that home made powder with the cannon. you need to get a fff or a ffff powder to make it work. I put 2 tbls of 4f goex in and made a cardboard plug and packed it hard then put a rolled up cotton sock as a finle plug. WOW! it sounded better than my other bang toys I've made.

Excellent site, Steve is great!!!! every order is shipped right away, and steve even amswers e-mails on sundays!!! unheard of!!! thanks and i look forward to buying more stuff as i expand my knowledge of pyro

just wondering if any one else out there go ripped off by Gamble & pyrocreations by ordering products paying for them & not recieving them.

I am sure no one has! We do not do that. If you would email us we would be glad to take care of whatever the situation if it was our mistake. Were not in the business to rip people off. Please send a email to sales@pyrocreations.com with your order ID# and I will look into this. I did not have to approve your post although I did since I found it interesting that you say we rip people off.

for a begginner would flash #11 or Flash#12(no Sulfur) be the way to go ? i know #12 is more stable but looking for a good "report" when used. do not have shimizu yet. any suggestions for volumes vs. % ratios such as 64:23:3 and 72:28 ? thanks bones.

Just recieved my order Great! Got the small Alumina media. I have the 3# tumbler from Harbor Freight. Can someone give me some help with milling. Chemicals seprate? togeather? how long? do you then wet the black powder and run it through the 20# screen and dry it? I'm just getting back into this did it when I was 10 or 12 now 57. Thanks TNG

I would like to say, keep up the good work. The paper tubes and end plugs were the best in quality that I have found. I received my order super fast. I will continue to place future orders from here and no where else. Oh I almost forgot the fuse I got was also top notch too. But I did have a miss fire, But could have been my fault.

I am trying to find real black powder on Maui or in Hawaii. Please let me know if you know of somewhere that I can find real black powder in Hawaii. Alternately, I would like to find a black powder seller that can ship black powder to Hawaii. Thank you

hi john, here are a couple of links for u. http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/product/productId/5450 and http://www.trackofthewolf.com if u can't get help there try www.jackspowderkeg.com for goex powder. hope it helps --bones

Anyone know how to make M-80s? HaHaHa! They come with a $10,000 fine. An ankle braclet GPS, and 12 years probation. Have a blast!!

WOW I filled my big daddy 2" thundermug with fff powder about 3/4 way just enough for one sheet of news paper packed it as tight as I could and lit it,when it went off VAAAAAAAWOOOOOOOOOM!!! all the windows shook a giant mushroom cloud followed the party stopped dead people spilt their drinks then screamed YEAH!!!!! so I did one more time and it was even louder. THANK YOU very much a EXTREMELY happy customer.

If you think you got ripped off there must be some kind of misunderstanding. I have had nothing but grate service and product at pyrocreations. I have found Steve to be pretty accessable. So if you have a problem give him a call. Hope things work out.

Hey all. Want noise? Try the 1/4 x 10' paper wrap crackling fuse on page 3 in the fuse section.It is pretty loud. Try a small piece first to get an idea because once you light that ten foot piece all heck brakes loose. I lit a 1 foot piece at night just to try it out. well I mean to tell you the dogs were barking the lights started coming on all over the nieghbor hood. I had to put the garbage can over it to muffle it. It last a while. It even has an eyelet on it so you can hang it. You won't be disappointed. BE SAFE. And save me some.

Your 7.5in.X .750in. convolute tubes make great rockets. Rammed clay nozzle/BP or sugar propellant. Have had zero CATO. Thank you for stocking them

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Hey great website and exellent service! I was just wondering if anybody knew where i could order firecrackers and have them shipped to me. Retail not wholesale. If anybody has a good website for this let me know. Keep up the great sevice and website. Thanks!

Hey, i think that some more novelity safe and sanfe fireworks would be a great adition to this site. (like crackling balls, blooms ect)

What is the best way to tie together fuses? Thanks, jd

Best way would be to use Zip ties. We use two per connection about 1/2" Apart

Whats the best wasy to clean Big Daddy

If I'm mixing bulk 100 grams batches of Potassium Percolate and alum. According to the my 70/30 means 70% Percolate and 30% alum. It this correct for safe stable mixture. Smaller mixtures according to the blogs I'm wrong.

with the cannon such as the big daddy could you (built the same way)have a 3 foot barrel and be safe? yet being longer and would you gain a advantage of it being louder?

I purchased some green and silver flying fish fuse from this site. The brand name was Wise Guy. The fuse is very low quality and does not have good propulsion. I will not buy this fuse again.

Am just learning about the thundermugs. Does the boom from the Big Daddy equal or exceed the boom from the old cherry bombs or M-80s? Also, can Pyrodex be used in lieu of the black powder? Thanks

i dont use black powder in my thunder mugs i found that one tablespoon of flash powder with no wadding and do not pack it works 100 times better than black powder... i have been buying the powder from a buddy does anyone know they best mix and what ratios i should use..and how can i get a bright flash with it.. please e mail me at j3110@rocketmail.com

I appreciate the expedient service, Steve. I needed small tubes for girandola kits and you sent them right out, giving us plenty of time to assemble the kits and have them ready for PGI. Again thank you very much!

Hi has anybody got a ball grinder from pyrocreations if so how good did it worke and how much media do you put in a 3 lb ball grinder

reply to joe 7/12/11 questions joe reduce chlorate to 60 or 65 % and increase oxidizer to 35 or 40 % steve has answers on the sight........do a little research and you will find answers :-) he also sells some books/ reply to jay on 6/9/11 seems you are correct. but i only make up what i shoot and do not store it. 100grams=a little over 3oz, seems a bit much too me.....maybe someone else could say how much they mix at one time

"Flash Powder", why NOT make it? 1) It's Extremely DANGEROUS! 2) It's highly illegal! (Part 1) Why risk any part of your anatomy or years of your life and earnings, to do something "STUPID"? You do NOT need to make flash powder! Why? You can get excellent results from black powder!...How? Well I came up( by accident) with a mixture that not only LOOKS like the F/P, it acts suspiciously like it, and you can make it even more 'energetic' by a simple addition. When you make your black powder, first make sure you have the finest possible powdered ingredients. Use a coffee grinder ( 1 for each chemical to keep them separate!) After running them thru the grinder for 30 seconds (No more!) Then pour them into separate containers...

"Flash Powder", why NOT make it? (Part 2) After you have all 3 finely powdered, then weigh them separately. Mix the powders "gently" into one container. NOW, you ball mill those powders together, and use MARBLES for the milling media. ( Yup, Glass marbles!) Or you may get a sudden EDUCATION you do NOT want! I use 100 marbles per 3lb. mill jar. Only fill the mill jar 1/2 way with the mix. Too much and it's not going to work right.

"Flash Powder", why NOT make it? (part 3) Leave the ball mill running for 4 hours! The regular 2 hours is for making standard black powder...BUT, you wanted something else right? Ok then, pay attention! When you open the ball mill you'll find a light greyish, very fine powder...! I call this stuff COYOTE powder...Why? It's absolutely WILD! No addition of any water, no red gum, no wetting and screening into granules or grains...It's ready and it's HOTTTT! Test a small amount, I use 1/4-1/2tsp of this in a piece of tissue paper and use a fuse to ignite it...See what you think! Now if it's NOT quite HOT enough for you, then go right ahead and add some finely powdered aluminum or magnesium (or use what I did, add magnalium powder.)

"Flash Powder", why NOT make it? (Part 4) 2 tbsp of that stuff added to a half pound of the mix will be the "ZING" you want. Now, this stuff is NOT to be trifled with, it's NOT a toy by any means and it is very SENSITIVE and energetic, and can be DANGEROUS! Think of it as you would FP. No friction, NO shock and NO fooling around. It's legal and it's as good as you dare to PLAY with. I've made 20 lbs of this stuff and yes the ballmills are the way to go, IF you do it correctly!

"Flash Powder", why NOT make it? (Part 5) I have made at least 100 lbs of black powder by ball milling and then wetting and screening, I have even "corned" my powders first. I hate the mess and the work involved. I no longer make BLACK powder...I now only make the COYOTE type! Good luck and STAY SAFE! (REMEMBER: keep the ballmill/s covered and clear of anyone and anything! STUFF HAPPENS!)

"flash power",If you make "FP",you should mix it in a plastic ziplog bag,BUT make sure you spray the plastic bag with statis guard,this will prevent any powder from igniting.

Still with the F/P eh? Well, Rotsa Ruck! I've been making powders since I was 10 and I'm now 60,and still I have all my fingers, eyes, etc... If you insist on making F/P, then at the very least, do it the way the PRO's do it....Place the 2 chemicals on a sheet of paper that has a fold in the center ( think newsprint!)and GENTLY intermix the 2 by slowly allowing one chemical to flow into the other....Now, one pyroguild master: "Mr. Ned Gorski" has used the stuff before and he doesn't mix the 2 at all, rather keeping them separated by a layer of "cornflakes" until the rocket he uses to get it up into the air, and has a burst charge initiates it!

Now think about that... The man is a PROFESSIONAL, so if he won't mix the 2 chemicals together, then why should you? You only get 1 mistake..."1 spark, 1 small shock, 1 tiny amount of friction", and then you won't be doing it again! Now, for those of you here that continue to ask how to do it and what the measurements of what chemicals are required, then I suggest you go and research Ned Gorski.....He tells all, and he warns you.... After all, "natural selection" takes out the wannabe's! Don't be ignorant, get educated!

Guys, you need to listen to Bill re:mixing FP. IF you insist on making the stuff, ball milling is a very risky way to do it. Treat it with respect....gently!. You CANNOT be TOO careful. Check this out: http://www.amateurpyro.com/forums/topic/4605-ball-mill-explosion/